Four Purposes or Aims in Writing | Middle & High School Guide Grades 8-11 ELA

Each of your students could be writing about the same topic – but do they have a purpose in mind? As English Language Arts teachers, we instruct students’ to find purpose, an aim, and direction in their thinking and writing. Help students choose a purpose for their writing from four different categories of writing that aim to direct a topic in a specific way. 

What’s Included:

• Print and Digital
• 1 Set of Instructions on How to Use this Writing Activity in the Classroom
• 1 Purpose and Aim in Writing Handout and Activity
  • Explanation of “Purpose or Aim” for Writing
  • 4 Classifications of Writing — Expressive, Persuasive, Literary and Informative
  • Includes Writing Activity with plenty of Examples
• 1 Standards Alignment Chart for Planning

I recommend using these resources in a Middle or High school English Language Arts classroom.

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