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Different Text Types - Coggle Diagram
Different Text Types
Factual Texts
Explanatory Texts
Dives deeper into the why and how of a certain topic. The text goes past simple explanations and it illustrates causes and reasons. Explanatory texts have a logical flow, using time connectives as it goes on. These texts also use diagrams, graphs, etc.
Instructional Texts
The text is meant to teach a process/mechanic. Instructional texts are typically found in games, recipes, guides, and appliances. Early on, Instructional texts set a clear and defined goal.
Discussion Texts
Made for sparking conversation/initiating debate. Discussion texts give a background on the subject before presenting conflicting ideas. These are written in the present tense and have meaningful data in diagrams, graphs, etc.
Persuasive Texts
This is opinionated writing with the purpose of convincing. Persuasive texts have an organized structure. Each part is supported by evidence and orbits the main idea. This text type has an arsenal of rhetorical devices, psychological techniques, and logical connectives.
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Recounts
Recounts focus on retelling an event, intending to inform or entertain the readers. It is sequenced chronologically.
Literary Texts
Poetry - Conveys a thought, or tells a story in a formally
organized manner. It consists of multiple lines and stanzas. An example of poetry is Fire and Ice by Robert Frost.
Conveys a thought, or tells a story in a formally organized manner. It consists of multiple lines and stanzas. An example of poetry is Fire and Ice by Robert Frost.
Narrative
A story is written from the perspective of the main character. It contains events that are arranged in a sequence and are centered around a certain theme. Examples of narratives are personal essays, fairy tales, short stories, and novels.
Drama
A written story that tells through action and speech and is acted out. An example of a drama is Romeo and Juliet.