Types_of_Texts_Presentation_Template.pptx

Narratives, Descriptions, Persuasion

1. Types of Texts Understanding Different Forms of Writing Your Name | Class | Date

2. Overview Texts are written forms of communication that serve different purposes. Main Types of Texts: 1. Narrative 2. Descriptive 3. Expository (Informational) 4. Persuasive 5. Biographical

3. Narrative Text Purpose: To tell a story. Features: - Characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution. Example: A short story or novel. Tip: Focuses on what happens and why.

4. Descriptive Text Purpose: To describe a person, place, object, or event in detail. Features: - Sensory language, adjectives, vivid imagery. Example: 'A Night at the Carnival'. Tip: Helps the reader imagine and feel the experience.

5. Expository / Informational Text Purpose: To explain or inform. Features: - Facts, examples, statistics, logical order. Example: 'The Science of Sleep'. Tip: Focuses on providing clear, factual information.

6. Persuasive Text Purpose: To convince or influence readers’ opinions. Features: - Arguments, emotional appeal, supporting evidence. Example: Speech, advertisement, or opinion article. Tip: Uses reasoning and emotions to persuade the reader.

7. Biographical Text Purpose: To tell the life story of a real person. Features: - Real events, achievements, challenges, lessons. Example: 'The Girl Who Changed Her City'. Tip: Focuses on how experiences shape a person’s life.

8. Comparison Table Type | Purpose | Example | Key Features ------------------------------------------------- Narrative | Tells a story | Short story | Characters, plot, conflict Descriptive | Describes vividly | Travel writing | Imagery, sensory detail Expository | Explains or informs | Science article | Facts, examples Persuasive | Convinces the reader | Opinion essay | Arguments, logic Biographical | Tells about a real person | Biography | Real events, achievements

9. Activity Idea: Match the Text Type! Instructions: - Read short passages provided by the teacher. - Decide which text type each passage belongs to. - Explain your reasoning in one sentence. Goal: Strengthen understanding of how each type of text communicates differently.

10. Closing Thoughts “Every text tells a story — even the ones that don’t begin with ‘Once upon a time.’” Reflect: - Which type of text do you enjoy reading or writing the most? - Why do you think different types of writing are important?