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    The document provides information on different text types including discussion texts, persuasive texts, explanation texts, instructions, reports, and stories. It outlines the key features and structures of each text type such as using imperative verbs for instructions, presenting arguments for and against for discussion texts, and including a problem and resolution for stories. The document acts as a guide for students on writing different genres of text.

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    The document provides information on different text types including discussion texts, persuasive texts, explanation texts, instructions, reports, and stories. It outlines the key features and structures of each text type such as using imperative verbs for instructions, presenting arguments for and against for discussion texts, and including a problem and resolution for stories. The document acts as a guide for students on writing different genres of text.

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    DISCUSSION TEXTS points to show order

    Clear title to show what it is Imperative (bossy) verbs (eg


    about mix/stir)
    Opening paragraph- introduces Short, clear sentences
    key issues/ summary of Diagrams/illustrations
    argument
    Arguments FOR with
    information
    Arguments AGAINSTwith
    information
    Conclusion- summary of key PERSUASIVE TEXTS
    points and shown own Title implies a point of view
    viewpoint Opening sentence to hook the
    I have used: the correct tense reader
    Appropriate Reasons to support viewpoint
    connectives Facts and evidence to support
    (eg therefore, reasons
    however) Connectives to link ideas (eg
    however, therefore,
    furthermore)
    Persuasive devices: agreement
    EXPLANATION TEXTS (eg
    Clear title to show what is obviously, without
    being explained doubt)
    Opening statement to Powerful
    introduce the process adjectives
    Clear steps to show HOW or Rhetorical
    WHY something occurs questions
    In order or events Conclusion to summarise and
    Time connectives (eg first, state opinion
    next)
    Causal connectives (eg
    because, so, this causes) RECOUNT TEXTS
    Used Opening paragraph includes
    illustrations/diagrams/flow four Ws- When? Who? What?
    charts to make explanation Where?
    clear Time connectives ( eg in the
    morning, later, meanwhile)
    Past tense
    Powerful verbs
    INSTRUCTIONS Details to add interest for
    I have used How to in my reader
    title Conclusion refers back to
    List showing opening
    materials/ingredients/
    equipment
    Numbers/ letters or bullet REPORT TEXTS
    Title and opening sentences
    clearly explain what the report STORY OPENING
    is about I have hooked the reader with
    Paragraph of information for an interesting opening
    each of my headings I have made the reader ask
    Tables/pictures/diagrams to add questions about the story
    information I have included dramatic
    Facts are linked within each actions
    paragraph I have introduced something
    Conclusion- summary of key intriguing
    points
    Factual language
    Appropriate tense STORY PROBLEM
    An interesting sentence to end There is at least one problem to
    the report be resolved
    I have built up an atmosphere
    through description
    Dialogue to add extra
    information
    Senses used to develop
    STORY CHARACTERS character and plot
    A well chosen name
    Characters actions hint at what
    they are like
    Powerful verbs to show feelings STORY RESOLUTION
    and behaviour Refers back to opening
    Dialogue gives more The problem is solved
    information about characters The character has learnt
    I have written about my something or has changed
    characters inner thoughts and Unexpected help to resolve the
    feelings problem

    STORY EVENTS STORY SETTING


    I have made events interesting The place has a name
    to make the reader read on Details make the place
    Events are linked within believable
    paragraphs I have described: the weather
    Complex sentences The time of day
    Short, simple sentences used What can be
    for effect seen
    Actions and descriptions What can be
    Similes to describe somebodys heard
    reaction What can be felt
    Metaphors to describe Adjectives build up an
    characters feelings atmosphere and allow reader to
    picture the setting in their head
    STORY TENSION
    Short sentences for effect
    Suspense built up (eg Without
    warning)
    Ask reader questions (eg What
    was that noise?)
    Scary sounds (eg howling)
    Descriptions of places (eg The
    gloomy room/chilly air hung in
    the hallway)
    Words used for effect (eg
    Silence! Deadly!)
    Certain things hidden from
    reader (eg how the window
    was smashed)

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