This is a high value discussion and is worth 100 points. Study the Power Point provided in the Course Powerpoints file on the Types of Writing. This powerpoint describes the types of academic writing that students are likely to be assigned in the middle grades, high school, and even college. Do your own online research as necessary to ensure that you fully understand the definitions of the 5 types of writing. For the first part of your discussion, define and clearly describe the 5 types of writing, giving the characteristics of each type. Use a numbered format as shown below to define the terms. (Worth 40 points) 1. Narrative 2. Descriptive 3. Expository 4. Persuasive/Argumentative 5. Creative USE AS MANY WORDS AS YOU FEEL NECESSARY TO DEFINE AND DESCRIBE THE TYPES OF WRITING. PROVIDE A WORD COUNT FOR SECTION ONE OF YOUR DISCUSSION. For the second part of your discussion, choose one of the five types of writing and write a paragraph in that style. Identify the type you have chosen, and then write your paragraph. Your paragraph MUST HAVE A TOPIC SENTENCE. (-10 points if there is no discernable topic sentence) Your paragraph should consist of 350 words. (Worth 40 points.) PROVIDE A WORD COUNT FOR BOTH YOUR PARAGRAPH AND YOUR PEER RESPONSE. FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, ALL WRITING ERRORS WILL BE SCORED. WATCH OUT FOR PUNCTUATION OF CLAUSES AND PHRASES.
