Narrative
Orientation (who, where, when) → complication (the problem) → resolution (how it's solved).
Study Resources
Writing & Language
Clear structure and accurate language make writing easy to follow. Use these guides to plan your writing and check your grammar.
Text structures
Persuasive
Introduction with your opinion → body paragraphs, one argument each with evidence → conclusion that restates your opinion.
Informative
Introduction to the topic → paragraphs on each sub-topic → summary.
Grammar and punctuation
their / there / they're
Their = belonging to them. There = a place. They're = they are.
They're leaving their bags over there.
Apostrophes for ownership
Add 's for one owner and s' for more than one owner ending in s.
the dog's bowl (one dog), the dogs' bowls (many dogs)
Commas in lists
Use commas between items in a list, with “and” before the last item.
We packed apples, sandwiches and water.
Language features
Simile
Compares two things using “like” or “as”.
The water was as cold as ice.
Metaphor
Says one thing is another to create a picture.
The classroom was a zoo.
Rhetorical question
A question asked for effect, often in persuasive writing.
Wouldn't you want a cleaner park?