different
text
types
Narrative
Helps tell the story and keeps the story moving.
Including action, events and exciting descriptive words
Helps keep the reader engaged in the story
Similar to descriptive paragraphs (and a paragraph may
actually be both at once), but a narrative paragraph tends
to offer the reader more background information, such as
past events that leads up to or cause events in the story
example: narrative
Friendship Detour
by Clarit, Tresh
Aga’s fun afternoon was replaced with sadness. The moment he checked his
timeline on Facebook, Bobby was the topic. Aga was shocked that his best
friend, Bobby died. Five hours earlier, they ate chicken barbecue and
enjoyed the view of their favorite beach resort. After that, they proceeded
to a nearby restaurant and ordered the best-selling halo-halo. They saw
other friends enjoying their meals, too. Aga just decided to go home to rest
for the next day’s trip. They both got into their motorbikes. That was the last
time Aga saw him.
explanation
Explains a particular subject or topic through ideas that
support it. It is a kind of factual text that explains how
or why things are. It elaborates on how or why
something occurs or give information on how to do
something.
The purpose to explain what, how, and why a certain
thing happened.
example: explanation
Why Sleep is Important
Sleep is like food for your brain. Getting enough sleep is important for your
physical and mental wellbeing. Sleep lets your mind recharge and process
information. It’s the only part of the day that your body gets to rest and
repair. Sleep can also help you feel better, think more clearly, and
concentrate better. It gives you energy to complete tasks and can make you
more alert. Without enough sleep you may have problems with thinking,
concentrating, memory, reaction times and mood.
Expository
Explains something or provides instruction
Describes a process and move the reader step by step through a
method
Often requires research, but it’s possible that the writer is able
to rely on his or her own knowledge and expertise
A type of text that informs, explains, and describes the subject
to the readers by providing factual information from reliable
sources
These may include reports, textbooks, historical, economic, or
scientific information.
example: Expository
There are several characteristics which distinguish plants from animals. Green
plants are able to manufacture their own food from substances in the
environment. This process is known as photosynthesis. In contrast, animals,
including man, get their food either directly from plants or indirectly by eating
animals which have eaten plants. Plants are generally stationary. Animals, on
the other hand, can usually move about. In external appearance, plants are
usually green. They grow in a branching fashion at their extremities, and their
growth continues throughout their lives. Animals, however, are very diverse in
their external appearance. Their growth pattern is not limited to their
extremities. It is evenly distributed and only occurs in a definite time period.
Therefore, the differences between plants and animals is quite significant.
procedural text
The main purpose of this type of writing is to give
instructions or tell how to do or create something.
Title indicates the process described e.g. How to…
Includes resource/equipment list
It includes step by step process.
It uses imperatives.
It may include organizational devices such as bullet
points or numbers, diagrams or pictures.
example: procedural text
recount
retells past events which may either be personal or
factual.
personal recount
retells past events that the writer was personally involved in. Diary
entries and short personal memoirs are examples of personal
recounts
factual recount
retells events that also happened in real life but may not be about the
writer himself/herself. News reports and witness statements are
examples of factual recounting.
example: personal recount
Memories Last a Lifetime
by Clarit, Tresh
My family used to visit my grandparents’ farm in the province. I
had all the first-time experiences such as: riding on a carabao,
climbing fruit trees, swimming in the river and pounding pinipig
rice. I could not forget also how my mother cooked her special
bibingka or rice cake for us. I felt that life in the farm was fun. It
made me realize that happiness cannot only be found at the city
but also in the countryside.
example: factual recount
Footsteps in the Moon
by Clarit, Tresh
Riding in a spacecraft named Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong and
company were determined to reach the moon. On July 20, 1969,
they successfully made it. “One giant leap for mankind!” the
historical line exclaimed by Neil Armstrong. This has been a
tough challenge to an astronaut’s mission that brought success
to his nation. Such honor made him noteworthy. Carrying his
nation’s flag placed on the moon’s surface was a victory.
Persuasive text
Intends to convince the readers/listeners to believe, perform
a certain action or change mind. Examples of persuasive
text types include advertisements, editorials, debate
speeches, arguments, and persuasive essays and speeches.
Also include facts and information that help to back up the
writer’s opinion
example: Persuasive text
Treshella White Beauty Soap
by Clarit, Tresh
Using “Treshella White Beauty Soap” truly gives an amazing effect. It
makes your skin look smooth and silky white. It contains glutathione
and Vitamin C. Hurry! Grab this product from stores nationwide and
experience young-looking skin like no other.
