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Forms of Writing


Here are some online resources to support teaching of Forms of Writing - narrative, expository, persuasive, recount, descriptive, through to letter writing. SCIS 1532743

High interest topic: Forms of writing

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Recount - on Slideshare

PowerPoint presentation with elementary guidelines on how to write a recount.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
http://www.slideshare.net/LynleyJ/recounts


Pete’s PowerPoint Station

PowerPoint explanation, techniques, examples and exercises on different styles of writing that include expository, persuasive, descriptive and narrative writing that teachers and children can use.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
http://languagearts.pppst.com/writing.html


Good Letter Writing

Essential steps and tips on how to write a letter. Templates for formal, personal and cover letters along with letter writing examples.

Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
http://www.goodletterwriting.co.uk/how-to-write-a-letter.html


Write a winning research report

A beginning to end plan on how to write a research report. Content includes how to set out a plan of action, what proportion of your time to devote to each stage, and then more detailed advice on writing an outline, constructing a paragraph, devising your conclusion, finishing with tips on revising and polishing the final report.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
http://www.scholastic.com/resources/article/write-a-winning-research-report


KidsKonnect

Narrative, expository and persuasive writing explained with guidelines and examples.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/20-language-arts/350-writing-styles.html