Considering reasons for writing essays

• Considering reasons for writing essays

• Persuasion

• You are often asked to write an essay persuading someone to do or think as you do.
• When writing a persuasive essay consider:
• A. Audience
• B. Issue
• C. Reasons
• D. Opening Sentences
• Why are these four things important to consider when writing a persuasive essay?

• Narration

• You are often asked to write an essay that tells a story. Note: This is not creative writing.
• When writing a persuasive essay consider:
• A. Person (S)
• B. Events
• C. Sequence
• Why are these three things important to consider when writing a narrative essay?
• What do you think is the definition of a personal narrative?

• Description

• You may be asked to write an essay that helps your audience to picture a person, place or situation.
• When writing a descriptive essay consider:
• A. Audience
• B. Details
• C. Examples
• Why are these three things important to consider when writing a descriptive essay?

• Explanation

• You may be asked to write a composition in which you explain something.
• When writing a explanation or expositive essay consider:
• A. Situation
• B. Reasons
• C. Explanation
• D. Organization
• Why are these four things important to consider when writing a Expositive essay?

• Sequence/Organization

• Chronological
• Sequential
• Spatial
• Cause and effect
• Definition