Give an example of a type of writing that would likely fall under the 'expressive' category.

A personal blog post expressing opinions or a rant on social media.

Explain the primary goal of persuasive writing.

To change the reader's mind or encourage them to question their existing point of view on a debatable topic.

Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 60 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.6.4

I can identify the task, purpose, and audience for different types of writing.

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Writing Purpose and Audience

3 key concepts

1
Before writing, it is important to determine your purpose, audience, and format.
2
The four main purposes of writing are informative, expressive, persuasive, and literary.
3
When considering your audience, think about their age, gender, cultural background, location, and interests to tailor your writing effectively.

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“Imagine you are writing a letter to your principal to ask for a class trip. What would be the task, purpose, and audience for your writing?”

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