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Writing Types Practice

Read the descriptions of four writing types. Then identify each type and try writing examples of your own.

Four Ways Writers Write

Writers may tell events as a story, use sensory details to help readers imagine something, explain a topic, or share a point of view with reasons to influence readers.

Check Your Understanding

Choose the best answer for each question.

1.Which type of writing usually has characters and events that unfold like a story?
  • Narrative
  • Descriptive
  • Expository
  • Persuasive
2.Which type of writing is most likely to use details about color, sound, smell, or texture?
  • Narrative
  • Descriptive
  • Expository
  • Persuasive
3.Which type of writing mainly teaches readers facts or explains how something works?
  • Narrative
  • Descriptive
  • Expository
  • Persuasive
4.Which type of writing gives an opinion and supports it with reasons?
  • Narrative
  • Descriptive
  • Expository
  • Persuasive

Match the Writing Type

Write the letter of a writing type beside the description that fits it. Use each letter once.

5.A paragraph explains how rain forms in clouds and falls to the ground. Which writing type is it?
6.A writer describes a lemon's bumpy yellow peel and sharp, sour smell. Which writing type is it?
7.A short piece tells how Malik followed a trail and discovered a hidden garden. Which writing type is it?
8.A student says the school should add more shade trees and gives reasons to support the idea. Which writing type is it?
9.A passage lists the tools needed to plant a garden and explains what each tool does. Which writing type is it?
10.A paragraph urges families to visit the library, giving reasons why borrowing books is a great idea. Which writing type is it?

Try Writing

Use the requested writing approach in each response.

11.Write two sentences about an animal. Include details that help a reader imagine how it looks, sounds, or feels.
12.Write two sentences encouraging kids to read for fun. Include at least one reason.

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  • Writing Types Practice, page 1 of 2: Four Ways Writers Write, Check Your Understanding, Match the Writing Type

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  • Writing Types Practice, page 2 of 2: Try Writing

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