| You Said What? |
| #1 |
A child’s letter to Santa asking for a bicycle because the child has been good all year |
Persuade |
| #2 |
A Garfield comic from the newspaper in which Garfield hates Mondays and likes lasagna |
Entertain |
| #3 |
A map of the world, showing all continents, countries, and oceans |
Inform |
| #4 |
When Angela went to Hawaii, she learned many things about tide pools. She found out that the ocean waves wash many shell-covered animals, such as crabs and mussels, into the tide pools. Often she saw mussels that had spun silky threads to help them hold onto a rock. Angela learned that the little animals use the shells as protections from enemies and to keep their bodies from drying out in the sun. |
Inform |
| #5 |
What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community. |
Persuade |
| I Know This Because.... |
| #1 |
Doing exercise is very important to any person of any age. The positive effects of exercising, which I’ve already mentioned, are like a chain. Once you do a sports activity that you like, you get organized; therefore, you start doing things the right way and get enormous benefits which make you feel good as a whole human being. You start living your life happily. I know this because... |
It is persuade. It wants me to excerise. |
| #2 |
People shouldn’t watch too much television because the content of many TV programs is not educational; it makes people waste time that could be used in more beneficial activities; and it affects people’s mental development. However, this doesn’t mean that we should ban TV, but if we are going to watch it, we should do it with moderation. Television is a resource that we should learn to use through the right selection of programs by taking an active and critical attitude towards it. I know this because.. |
It is persuade. It says I should be choosy in watching television. |
| #3 |
1. The bear and his family went for a walk in the woods. It was a beautiful day and they paused along the way to smell the flowers and marvel at the wonderful day. They soon came to a cottage in the woods and stepped inside to see if anyone was home. I know this because.... |
It is entertain because it is a story. |
| #4 |
2. Fire! An adventure story. Karina’s heart pounded with terror when she realized she could not escape the raging flames that were surrounding her. All of a sudden, she felt protective arms wrap around her. From there, she realized that she was being led to safety. I know this because.... |
It is entertain because it is a story. |
| #5 |
This is how you get to my house. First, go down Providence Road to Hull Street. Take a left. Go 1 mile and turn right. My house is the third house on the left. It is green. I know this because... |
It is inform because it gives directions. |
