Writing Style Choices

6th GradeELA60 min

aligned to Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.6.4

Learning Objective

I can choose an appropriate writing style for different audiences and purposes.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

8 min

Forms of Writing - Language Skills 6th for Kids!

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Guided Notes

12 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The four main types of writing are narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive.

  • Narrative writing can be fictional or personal and aims to entertain or share life stories.

  • Persuasive writing, also known as opinion text, aims to convince the reader by backing up opinions with evidence, facts, or proof.

Practice

18 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Imagine you are writing an email to your best friend about a movie you just saw. Would you use formal language or informal language? Give an example of a sentence you might write in that email.

Teacher Guide

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