Writing PurposeInform

PersuadeNarrate

Bell RingerIdentify the purpose in the following

writing prompt:Situation-In March 2011, a tragic

event occurred in Japan. Japan was hit with a massive earthquake that was followed by an immense tsunami.

Task-Write a letter to the school newspaper explaining what happens in an earthquake and a tsunami. Explain ways our school can help.

Essential QuestionsWhat are the 3 defined

purposes in on-demand writing?

How does someone convey their purpose throughout their writing?

Writing to InformPresent information and provide

an explanation to help readers understand something

Accomplish a task/procedure, achieve a goal, solve a problem, etc.

Writing to Inform PromptsYou may see the purpose stated

in a prompt like:◦Help readers understand that…◦Share your knowledge about…◦Provide information that will…

Writing to PersuadeConvince your readers to

◦Take an action◦Accept your thoughts, ideas, or

opinions etc.

Writing to Persuade PromptsYou may see the purpose stated

in a prompt like:◦Convince readers to…◦Write to help others accept your

opinions about…◦Urge readers to…

Writing to NarrateUse a “story” to support an idea,

opinion, etc.Can be based on your

experiencesDon’t write a personal

narrative…Instead:

◦Use the “story” to help inform or persuade your readers.

◦The story is one form of support

Writing to Narrate Prompts You may see the purpose stated

in a prompt like:◦Tell me about a time…◦Refer to your own experience and…◦From your own experience, relate an

incident that…

Analyze Writing SamplePrompt 1Situation:Your school newspaper is sponsoring a

“Favorite Teacher” contest. The winner will beselected based on the readers’ votes. To enter

your favorite teacher in this contest, youmust give reasons for your choice.Writing Task:Write an article for the school newspaper to

persuade readers to vote for the teacheryou chose to win the contest. Be sure to

include details that will show why the readersshould vote for your choice.

Scored Based On…Content-Purpose, Audience, Idea

Development and Support◦What the student actually wrote:◦Does it match the purpose/audience

indicated in the prompt? ◦Does the writer have solid ideas with

support?Structure- Organization

◦ Does it make sense in the order it is written?Conventions- Grammar and Spelling

◦Are there words misspelled or grammar mistakes?

Analyze Writing Sample Prompt 2Situation:Your school is taking part in National

Safety Week. During this time, students will focus on safety issues at school.

Writing Task:Write a letter to inform your principal

about a situation at school that you think is a

safety problem. Be sure to include specific details about the problem.

Scored Based On…Content-Purpose, Audience, Idea

Development and Support◦What the student actually wrote:◦Does it match the purpose/audience

indicated in the prompt? ◦Does the writer have solid ideas with

support?Structure- Organization

◦ Does it make sense in the order it is written?Conventions- Grammar and Spelling

◦Are there words misspelled or grammar mistakes?

Analyze Writing SamplePrompt 3Situation:In an effort to promote better relationships in the

community, an entire issue of your local newspaper will be devoted to acts of kindness. These acts could include a student standing up for another student, someone helping his or her neighbor during a difficult time, or an individual volunteering to make someone’s life easier.

Writing Task:Write an editorial for the local newspaper about the

importance of being kind to others.Tell about a time when you observed or participated

in an act of kindness. Support yourresponse with details or examples.

Scored Based On…Content-Purpose, Audience, Idea

Development and Support◦What the student actually wrote:◦Does it match the purpose/audience

indicated in the prompt? ◦Does the writer have solid ideas with

support?Structure- Organization

◦ Does it make sense in the order it is written?Conventions- Grammar and Spelling

◦Are there words misspelled or grammar mistakes?

Acknowledgementhttp://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/