"Strength and growth come only from continuous effort and struggle."
--Napoleon Hill
Today's Assignment
There are three main reasons or purposes for writing: to entertain, to inform, or to persuade.
Examples of texts that are written to entertain:
- Stories
- Poems
- Dramas
- Songs
Examples of texts that are written to inform:
- Expository Essays or Articles
- Instructions or Directions
- Encyclopedias or other Reference Texts
Examples of texts that are written to persuade:
- Advertisements
- Campaign Speeches
- Persuasive Letters or Notes
Complete the Author's Purpose Activity. Use the submission form to turn in the assignment before you leave class today.
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