Week: 03 - Basic Types of Writing

There are multiple meanings of this word “writing” like 
1. A system of recording language by means of visible or tactile marks.

2. The activity of putting such a system to use

3. The result of such activity, a text.

4. The particular form of such a result, a script style such as block letter writing.

5. Artistic composition.

6. A professional occupation 

"The art of writing is a skill set that takes time and practice to master. Although the time required to become a strong writer depends on your personal learning curve, there are fundamental elements involved in the writing process that are universal."

Learing outcomes:

After this week, student will be able to

  • identify different types of writing
  • write paragraphs using techniques suggested by each type of writing

Lecture plan:

Lecture 01:

  • What is narrative writing?
  • what makes narrative writing effective?

Lecture 02:

  • what is expository writing?
  • what makes expository writing effective?

Lecture 03:

  • What is persuasive writing?
  • what makes persuasive writing effective?

 

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