LITERARY

VS. ACADEMIC
WRITING

GRADE 7
LITERARY WRITING

– Is a kind of writing that is meant to entertain,

although it can teach or impart lessons as well.
– It makes use of artful language and is generally
enjoyable to read.
– Examples are short stories, poems, and novels.
ACADEMIC WRITING

– Is a kind of writing whose purpose is to convey

information, data, or knowledge.
– It is rigid, orderly, and organized as it follows
specific procedures and formula.
– Examples of academic Writing are research works
and academic essays.
 LITERARY WRITING ACADEMIC WRITING
FEATURES Some are inspiring Aims to present an information
Usually artistic, figurative, and Organized
symbolic Language employed is formal
Enjoyable to read Uses agreed meaning about complex
Fictional and imaginative ideas
Accurate
Comprehensive

PURPOSE To entertain Present information about a certain

To help one to express discipline or expertise.

EXAMPLES Short stories Research

Poems Academic essays
novels Textbooks