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Creative Writing Lesson

Writing to Inform. Creative Writing Lesson. Writing to Inform . Today we will learn the basics of “Writing to Inform”. For Example. You go to the doctor My throat feels scratchy and my head hurts DESCRIBING (Subjective, Opinion) You have a cold INFORMING ( Objective,Factual )

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Creative Writing Lesson

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  1. Writing to Inform Creative Writing Lesson

  2. Writing to Inform • Today we will learn the basics of “Writing to Inform”

  3. For Example • You go to the doctor • My throat feels scratchy and my head hurts DESCRIBING (Subjective, Opinion) • You have a cold INFORMING (Objective,Factual) • Colds are caused by viruses. This is how people feel when they have a cold EXPLAINING (Factual, Detailed)

  4. What does it mean? • Writing to Inform refers to explaining or informing the reader about facts • It answers basic questions such as ___, ___,___,____,____,_____,____

  5. Goal • Should be: 1.Accurate 2. Logical 3. Objective 4. Without Personal Opinion

  6. Structure • 1-3-1 Introduction Body Body Body Conclusion

  7. Points to Remember • TAP

  8. Goals of Pre-writing • Focused and significant thesis • Adequate Information • Logical series of main points

  9. For Example •     The largest animal ever to live on earth is the blue whale.  They can grow this large because seawater can support their tremendous weight.  Once whalers in the Antarctic caught a 108 foot long blue whale.  In modern times, blue whales can reach 150 tons.  To maintain its size, a blue whale will eat up to four tons of krill per day.

  10. Topic for Today’s Essay • Write a report for the local newspaper • The title of the report is “Under Armour- its history and involvement in the community. ” • Please note: The Newspaper you are writing for know nothing about the company. Nothing.

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