Types of TextDescriptive and Persuasive

Learning Outcomes

Be able to identify and describe descriptive and persuasive types of text.

Be able to recognise and describe common features of both types.

Be able to write in both styles of text.

What is a text?

‘The words of something written’

‘The main body of a written work’

types of text:

Persuasive – Persuasive texts try to convince you to do something.

Descriptive - Descriptive texts describe things to you in detail.

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The Two most important things to remember when writing to are:

Audience

Who will be reading your writing?

Purpose

Your reason for writing it.

Task : Write a descriptive piece of writing about a holiday destination (use brochure for ideas)

E3 -200L1 -250L2 -300

You can think about using one or more of the following approaches, to help persuade your readers.

1. Persuasive words or phrases

2. Personal Pronouns

3. Informal Language

4. Repetition

5. Presentational Devices

make your audience they should either agree with your point of view Obviously, without a doubt, undeniably, surely, definitely, certainly etc

When you use personal pronouns such as: We, us, you.You are trying to involve the reader directly.

Using language in this way gives a conversational tone to the writing and can make the reader regard you as a friend.

If you say something just once, it can be easily forgotten so, if you have a certain message to get across, try to ensure that you say it more than once.

Headings; Sub-headings; Paragraphs; Bullet PointsBold Type; Exclamation Marks; Photographs

Task: Create a leaflet that promotes (advertises) your dream business e.g. Airline, tour operator, hotel, guided tours, adventure holidays etc.

Be Persuasive!

Best ones will be displayed with prizes!