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

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PowerPoint presentation with elementary guidelines on how to write a recount.
Suggested level: primary, intermediate
http://www.slideshare.net/LynleyJ/recounts
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
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
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
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
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