GREAT WEEKEND

THIS PAST WEEKEND I HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE.

FIRST, FRIDAY NIGHT, I HAD MY BEST FRIEND OVER
AND WE MADE A DELICIOUS, MOUTH-WATERING PIZZA.
AFTER WE ATE, WE HAD A FRIENDLY VIDEO GAME
COMPETITION. ON SATURDAY, MY DAD TOOK US OUT
ON THE BOAT. THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT AND THE
WATER WAS WARM. IT WAS A GREAT DAY TO GO FOR A
SWIM. LATER THAT NIGHT, WE WENT TO THE MOVIES.
WE SAW AN ACTION PACKED THRILLER AND ATE A LOT
OF POPCORN. FINALLY, ON SUNDAY, WE RODE OUR
BIKES ALL OVER TOWN. BY THE END OF THE DAY, MY
LEGS WERE VERY TIRED. I ONLY HOPE THAT NEXT
WEEKEND CAN BE AS FUN AS THIS ONE.
THE FOUR TYPES OF TEXT
NARRATIVE TEXT
NARRATIVE TEXT
•Narrative text is often fiction
(not true)
•It tells a story.
•It contains a setting.
•It contains a plot.
•It contains characters.
•It contains a conflict and a
resolution.
•It contains a theme.
NARRATIVE TEXT
Thereis a beginning, a middle, and
an end.
EXAMPLES OF NARRATIVE TEXT

NOVELS
EXAMPLES OF NARRATIVE TEXT

DIARIES
EXAMPLES OF NARRATIVE TEXT

FABLES
EXAMPLES OF NARRATIVE TEXT

FOLK TALES, MYTHS, AND LEGENDS

TECHNICAL TEXT

• Technical text is non-fiction.

•It gives the reader information to
perform a task
•It contains steps.
•It often contains bullets, and
numbered items.
•Sentences are short.
•There is no humor.
•There is specific terminology.
TECHNICAL TEXT
- Organized Information
Planned, edited, and revised
- Sequence of Data
Roman Numeral Outline
Format
EX: I, A, 1, a,
- Steps to Follow
Numbered Format
EX: 1., 2., 3.
- Relevant Data – Details
Bulleted Format
EX: , , 
EXPOSITORY TEXT
• Expository text is non-fiction (true).
•It seeks to explain or inform.
•The information can be verified as true.
•Structures: descriptions,
comparison/contrast, cause/effect,
problem/solution.
• Focused on a specific topic.
•There are often headings and
subheadings.
•It contains facts and information.
 EXAMPLE OF EXPOSITORY TEXT
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE ARTICLES
PERSUASIVE TEXT
•With persuasive text the author tries to
convince the reader to adopt a particular
opinion or perform a certain action.
•The writer takes a stand on an issue.
•There are facts to back up their claims.
•There is an attempt to solve a problem.
•The writer often addresses the opposing
side.
•There is a call to action(what can be done
to address the issue).
 EXAMPLES OF PERSUASIVE TEXT
ADVERTISEMENTS (COMMERCIALS)
EXAMPLES OF PERSUASIVE TEXT
DEBATES
 EXAMPLES OF PERSUASIVE TEXT
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN LITERATURE
EXAMPLES OF PERSUASIVE TEXT
SPEECHES
Great Weekend
This past weekend I had the time of my life.
First, Friday night, I had my best friend over and we
made a delicious, mouth-watering pizza. After we
ate, we had a friendly video game competition. On
Saturday, my dad took us out on the boat. The
weather was perfect and the water was warm. It was
a great day to go for a swim. Later that night, we
went to the movies. We saw an action packed
thriller and ate a lot of popcorn. Finally, on Sunday,
we rode our bikes all over town. By the end of the
day, my legs were very tired. I only hope that next
weekend can be as fun as this one.
 The Donkey and the Sponges
A man drove his donkey to the seaside and
purchased there a load of salt. The man and the
donkey went home at once. While crossing a stream,
the donkey stumbled and fell into the water. He lay
there for some time until he regained his energy. Upon
arising, the donkey was delighted to find that he had
lost his burden. After that, the donkey again had a
chance to cross the same stream, but this time he
carried a load of sponges. Remembering what
happened before; he stumbled intentionally and again
fell into the stream. The donkey was surprised when
he found out that, his load became many times heavier
than before
 One day when Rhona and his brother and sisters were
sleeping, a cat knocked down a lighted kerosene lamp, and
soon the house started burning. Rhona hurriedly brought her
brother and sisters out of the house one by one. She drew
water from the well and threw it onto the fire. Then she rolled
on the grass when her clothes and hair caught fire. In another
place away from the home, Rhona’s mother accidentally broke
a drinking glass. Then, she sensed that something wrong was
happening in their house.. Rhona’s mother found her children
sleeping on the grass except Rhona. Her mother saw Rhona at
a distance unconscious. Her mother walked for many hours to
bring her to the hospital where she was treated.. Officials and
citizens in Rhona’s hometown and province heard of her
brave deed. They helped the family.
THE END