English grade 10 Different Types of essays.pptx

Different types of essays and their key features

1. TYPES OF ESSAYS English first additional language GRADE 11

2. by the end of the lesson learners must be able to: -identify different types of essays -Explain the purpose , structure and key features of each type of essay -draft essays using the correct structure and conventions for each LESSON OBJECTIVES:

3. WHAT IS AN ESSAY?

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5. NARRATIVE RSSAY DEFINITION : A type of essay that tells a story often from personal experience and explores its significance or meaning KEY FEATURES: Personal story or experience- Often based on the writers own life or an imagined scenario, told from a first person or third person perspective Clear structure- follows a clear beginning , middle and end ( introduction, Body, Conclusion) Descriptive language- uses vivid details to help the reader visualise scenes , characters and events Theme or lesson- the story often conveys a deeper meaning or insight , teaching the reader about life relationships or experiences This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

6. ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY DEFINITION: An argumentative essay is a type of writing where you take a clear position on a topic and use facts , reasons and examples to convince the reader to agree with you KEY FEATURES: Clear opinion( Thesis statement)- The writer clearly says what they believe about the topic Strong reasons and evidence- the writer supports their opinion with facts, examples and research Counterarguments- The write shows they understand the other side and explains why they disagree Organised structure- The essay has a clear beginning middle and end

7. DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY DEFINITION: A descriptive essay paints a picture with words by using clear, vivid language to help the reader hear, smell , taste or feel what is being described. KEY FEATURES: Sensory details- Uses the five senses ( sight, sound , smell , taste and touch) to create a clear picture Example : “ The classroom buzzed with noise. Desks stood in neat rows and the chalkboard smelled like fresh dust. A tall woman with kind eyes introduced herself as Mrs Khumalo. I sat in the front row , heart pounding. My palms were sweaty against the smooth and cool surface of the desk The faint taste of anxiety lingered on my tongue , dry and metallic, as I tried to focus on what she was saying” Clear focus- Describes one main subject ( a person , place or event ) in detail Vivid language- Uses strong adjectives, adverbs and figurative language to make the writing Interesting

8. PERSUASIVE ESSAY DEFINITION: A persuasive essay is a type of writing where the writer tries to convince the reader to agree with their opinion or take a certain action KEY FEATURES: Clear opinion- The writer clearly states what they believe or want Strong reasons- The writer gives good reasons to support their opinion Emotional and logical appeals- The writer uses feelings ( emotion) and facts ( logic) to make the reader agree Call to action- A final appeal to the reader to take action or adopt the writers perspective

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