In the early 1980s, Rothery researched and published the genre-based approach, based on research in Australian schools.Rothery considers the effectiveness of teaching writing by looking at the purpose of the writing and how it can best be fulfilled.
Observation / Comment : the simplest type of writing
Recount : subjective, chronological event. Orientation, event, reorientation structure.
Report : Objective, factual - non-chronological
Narrative : the hardest to achieve- a prolonged and complicated skill. Orientation, complication, resolution, coda.