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Developing Paragraphs that Illustrate Text Types
Narrative Text Type
> Tells a story which can be fiction ( made-up story ) or non-fiction ( real events
)
> Uses the pyramidal structure from exposition, rising action, climax, falling
action, resolution / denouement
Explanation Text Type
> Explains a particular subject or topic through ideas that support it.
> Factual text that elaborates on how or why something occurs or give information
on how to do something
Expository Text Type
> Informational texts that present factual data on a topic through description,
sequence, comparison, contrast, cause and effect, and problem-solution
Factual Recount
> Retells events that also happened in real life but may not be about the writer
himself / herself
> News reports and witness statements are examples of factual recounting
— How to write factual recount?
1. Answer WH questions
> To share as many information as you can, try giving details that answers the
questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how
2. Gather the facts
> Gather information from credible sources to support your topic sentence.
3. Write a summary of the text
> Try to paraphrase the information that you have gathered from different sources
instead of copying it word for word. Synthesize the most important information to
form a coherent paragraph.
4. Organize it
> Weigh which of the information is most relevant or most important to least
relevant. The most relevant facts should be given emphasis in the paragraph
Personal Recount
> Retells past events that the writer was personally involved in
> Often used in a diary, autobiography, anecdote, journal, and personal letter
— How to write personal recount?
1. Write your recount in the first person because it happened to you
> You may use pronouns such as I, we, our, or us. For example, "I felt excited," or
“We helped in many household chores during the lockdown.”
2. Use the past tense because it has already happened
> For example, "It was the biggest fish I had ever seen!"
3. Recounts are written in the order in which they happened
> This is called chronological order. Use adverbs such as firstly, next, then, and
finally
4. Using descriptive words will make it seem like your reader is there with you
> You may use adjectives in your sentences. For example, "The fish was shiny and
slippery."
Persuasive
> Intends to convince the readers / listeners to believe, perform a certain action
or change min
> It wants you to consider both sides of an issue, but reveals a bias in favor of
one side over another
> Facts may be presented in support of a position, but the writer is not being
objective ( The POV is subjective )
— How to write persuasive text?
1. State your position
> Your audience should fully understand from the start where you stand and what you
intend to argue about
2. Get organized
> Organization starts with a clear, argumentative thesis statement
3. Persuade with passion
> Research what you are assigned, find a way to convince your reader and develop a
real sense of ownership in the argument
4. Know your reader
> Think about whom the writing is actually for or whom you are trying to persuade.
Every reader has his/her own unique needs and wants
