soap operas and television dramas that are used to raise topical issues. However narratives can also be written to teach or inform, to change attitudes / social opinions e.g. The basic purpose of narrative is to entertain, to gain and hold readers' interest. Narration is the telling of a story the succession of events is given in chronological order. describes how features (e.g.Based on perception in time.Summarises, analyses and assesses the appeal of a novel, play or film, to a broader audience. Describe why you do or do not like this story/poem.What did you like about that artwork and why?.may comment on some of the features of the writing.lists what did and did not appeal to you.describes how you feel about a novel, film, book or play.Gives a personal opinion on a novel, play or film, referring to parts within the passage. A humorous and creatively interpreted recount of an ordinary incident that actually took place.A recount of a traditional story, e.g.may end with a personal comment about the characters or events.begins with background information, e.g.Retells events from novels, plays, films and personal experiences to entertain others. often forms part of other pieces of writing.describes characteristic features of the subject, e.g.Should cars be banned from the inner city?ĭescribes people, characters, places, events and things in an imaginative way.conclusion might sum up both sides or recommend one point of view.lists arguments for and against, giving evidence for different points of view.begins with some background information leading to the issue.Gives different points of view in order to make an informed decision. lists the arguments giving reasons and evidence for them.begins with a sentence that gives a point of view on a topic.Gives reasons for a point of view to try and convince others of it. They are used to influence or persuade others. Persuasive texts are factual text types that give a point of view. flowcharts and diagrams, which support what is written in words explains how the items relate to each other and to the topic.describes items related to the topic in their right order.begins with a statement of what was made or done.Tells how something was made or done in time order and with accuracy. lists a sequence of related information about the topic.begins with a general classification or definition.each instruction begins with a verb in the present tense.Ĭlassifies, describes and gives factual information about people, animals, things or phenomena.
#DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEXT STYLES SERIES#
gives a series of steps (instructions) in order.begins with a statement of goal (could be the title).
#DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEXT STYLES HOW TO#
Gives instructions on how to make or do something.
Factual texts inform, instruct or persuade by giving facts and information.