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Lesson 3 RNW

The document provides an overview of different modes and forms of writing including narration, description, definition, and illustration/exemplification/classification. It discusses the key elements and structure of paragraphs for each form. Narration relates a sequence of events using action words. Description provides sensory details to form a clear image using adjectives and adverbs. Definition identifies a term and explains what sets it apart from others. Illustration/exemplification uses evidence or examples to demonstrate a topic, while classification expands on a topic by dividing it into specific parts arranged by shared characteristics.

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Lesson 3 RNW

The document provides an overview of different modes and forms of writing including narration, description, definition, and illustration/exemplification/classification. It discusses the key elements and structure of paragraphs for each form. Narration relates a sequence of events using action words. Description provides sensory details to form a clear image using adjectives and adverbs. Definition identifies a term and explains what sets it apart from others. Illustration/exemplification uses evidence or examples to demonstrate a topic, while classification expands on a topic by dividing it into specific parts arranged by shared characteristics.

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READING AND WRITING

Prepared By: Ms. Menchi


READING AND WRITING
Prepared By: Ms. Menchi
LESSON 3

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT


MODES AND
FORMS OF WRITING
Prepared By: Ms. Menchi

PART 1
OBJECTIVES
1. W r i t e a p a r a g r a p h c o r r e c t l y.

2. Identify and distinguish patterns of


development in writing across disciplines

3. Differentiate the use of narration,


description, definition, illustration,
exemplification, and classification in writing
across disciplines

4. S h a r e o n e ’s i n s i g h t s a b o u t t h e i m p o r t a n c e
of the different modes and forms of writing

5. Write a text using the different modes and


forms of writing.
LET’S RECALL
PARAGRAPH
A paragraph is a group of sentences that convey an idea. Each
sentence works together as part of a unit to create an overall
thought or impression.
The topic sentence clearly states the subject or the main
point of the whole paragraph.

The supporting sentences show details and examples to


prove your point.
A clincher wraps up the point of the paragraph.
01
USING
NARRATION
USING NARRATION
• Narration or narrative style of writing , is generally used to
relate a sequence of events.
• What happened who and what was involved , when and
where it took place , and how one thing led to another .
In short , this writing style is used to tell stories factual events
or otherwise period more creative fields it is even referred to as
the art of storytelling.
• They use action words (verbs).
USING NARRATION
SAMPLE TRANSITION WORDS AND PHRASES EXPRESSING TIME

Previously Meanwhile Afterwards

Before Now Soon

Then At the same time Later

Introduces the event that would be covered in the essay its relevance
INTRODUCTION to the discussion and the purpose for relating it.

Recounts the series of events in chronological order , generally


BODY starting from the events that happened first until those that
happened last.
Concludes the story by showing that whatever problem or conflict
CONCLUSION that had been introduced in the story telling is potentially resolved.
USING NARRATION
02
USING
DESCRIPTION
USING DESCRIPTION
• Description or the descriptive style of writing , provides
information about the given subject whether they are a
person , object , location , or event by using sensory details
in order to form a clear image of said subject in the reader's
minds.
This writing style commonly uses adjectives and adverbs that
add more detail to the description.
USING DESCRIPTION
Objective Description Subjective Description
• Descriptive writing that aims to • Descriptive writing that also
identify or inform about the includes the writer's personal
subject by giving a factual insights , biases , and opinions
account of its physical or regarding the subject and their
concrete characteristics. described characteristics.

• Appeals to the readers intellect • Uses choice words or phrases


and also sometimes called that are meant to invoke
informative , scientific or certain emotional responses
technical. from the readers.
USING DESCRIPTION

Introduces that subject to be described , states the reason for


INTRODUCTION having chosen them as the main topic , and sets the tone of the
essay by including the writer's overall impression of their subject.

Describes the subject further in detail and our ranges the sensory
BODY details according to spatial order according to the subjects physical
characteristics.
CONCLUSION Concludes the discussion by relating how the details discussed relate
back to the overall impression first stated in the introduction.
USING DESCRIPTION
03
USING
DEFINITION
USING DEFINITION
• A definition aims to identify a given term and explains what
sets it apart from other related terms .
• It also clarifies the terms meaning in simple and easy to
understand language , as well as sets the parameters of the
discussion where it will be used.
Basic elements include the following:
• The select term that will be defined
• The general class the select term belongs to, and
• The characteristics that differentiate the term from other
related terms.
USING DEFINITION

Introduces the term to be defined and the specific context in


INTRODUCTION which the term will be discussed more in detail.

Explains the writer's rationale for their given definition of the term
BODY each paragraph should focus on a different aspect of the definition
examples and other descriptive details could be provided.
CONCLUSION Concludes by consolidating oil the aspects discussed about the
definition together and how it reinforces the writer's given definition
in the thesis statement.
USING DEFINITION
04
USING ILLUSTRATION,
EXEMPLIFICATION
AND CLASSIFICATION
USING ILLUSTRATION,
EXEMPLIFICATION AND
CL ASSIFICATION

ILLUSTRATION AND EXEMPLIFICATION


• Both explain, demonstrate, or support the main topic.

CLASSIFICATION
• Expands upon the main idea by dividing it into its more
specific and distinguishable parts and arranging them
according to their shared characteristics.
USING ILLUSTRATION,
EXEMPLIFICATION AND
CL ASSIFICATION

ILLUSTRATION EXEMPLIFICATION CLASSIFICATION


Uses evidence to show Uses examples to Explains a broad topic
or demonstrate the demonstrate and by identifying its
main topic. support the main individual parts and
topic. sorting them by
category.
USING ILLUSTRATION,
EXEMPLIFICATION AND
CL ASSIFICATION
Introduces the main topic , identifies the examples or evidence to
INTRODUCTION be discussed , the categories and/ or subcategories they belong to
, and the rationale for their arrangement in the essay.
Explains each of the examples cited and their categories they are
BODY sorted further in detail. Their arrangement and the order of
appearance will depend on the mentioned thesis statement.
CONCLUSION Concludes by showing how the discussed examples and their
respective categories together relate to and support the main topic.
USING ILLUSTRATION,
EXEMPLIFICATION AND
CL ASSIFICATION
THANK YOU

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