To explain or inform: selected format

Over the course of the last few weeks you have been reading, analyzing, discussing and deconstructing non-narrative forms of writing that explain or inform. You have been asked to writing a one-paged typed response to Catcher in the Rye explaining/informing. Which form of writing did you select? Explain why you made this selection. Remember to keep in mind Purpose, Audience, and Format.

Writing to explain and inform

What have you read or written in the past few days that falls under the genre of writing that explains and/or informs? Be specific. Do you encounter this type of writing more than persuasive writing in your daily life? Be specific.

Post #3: Mankind is a product of their environment

You have been asked to use any form of persuasion to complete the persuasive writing assignment on Lord of the Flies. Comment and explain why you selected the form of persuasion that you have. Remember to keep in mind: format, audience and purpose. Happy posting!

Commenting on peer-posts: persuasion

Thank you to all students for posting your comments on persuasion.

Post #2: Please spend time reading your peers' comments on persuasion. You must reply/comment on two peer-posts on persuasion. In your reply/comment, ensure that you write the first and last name of the person that you are replying to. Be certain to offer an comment that shows knowledge and thinking. Your reply should be specific. Agree or disagree to your peers'comments.

November 1/10: Persuasaion

What are your intitial thoughts about persuasive writing?