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What is the primary goal of expository writing?
What is the primary goal of expository writing?
Which of the following is an example of creative writing?
Which of the following is an example of creative writing?
Which purpose of writing is focused on sharing facts and knowledge?
Which purpose of writing is focused on sharing facts and knowledge?
What distinguishes business writing from other types of writing?
What distinguishes business writing from other types of writing?
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How can writing be categorized based on its functions?
How can writing be categorized based on its functions?
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What type of writing helps readers visualize experiences?
What type of writing helps readers visualize experiences?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of writing?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of writing?
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In what ways can writing promote relationships?
In what ways can writing promote relationships?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course title: Teaching and Assessment of the MacroSkills
- Course code: ENG 033
- Group: 1
- Group members: Agoilo, Irish Dian N.; Babad, Allan Dale C.; Cabrera, Kaye Cyryl M.; Mariano, Aiyesha E.; Toledo, Diana Rose M.; Umbay, Lovely Joy G.
- Year level: BSEd-Eng 31A1
Nature and Purposes of Writing
- Writing is a form of interpersonal communication using visual or tactile representation of language using signs and graphics.
- Writing involves using symbols on flat surfaces like paper, cloth, or stone slabs.
- Writing is both functional and symbolic.
Objectives
- Objective 1: Identify and describe various forms and purposes of writing.
- Objective 2: Develop an appreciation for the importance of writing purpose and appropriate variety in articulating a message.
- Objective 3: Practice drafting various written pieces using established formats and techniques.
What is Writing?
- Writing represents language visually or tactilely.
- It facilitates interpersonal communication through visible signs and graphics.
- It uses symbols on flat surfaces (e.g., paper, cloth).
- It represents spoken language graphically.
Writing System
- Writing systems are functional and symbolic
"Writing is like swimming."
- Quote from Brown (H.D., 2001)
Different Natures of Writing
- This section explores various types of writing.
Expository Writing
- Aims to explain and educate readers.
- Presents factual information.
- Examples include textbooks, news stories, technical guides.
Narrative Writing
- Tells a story.
- Enables readers to visualize experiences through words.
Creative Writing
- Transcends traditional writing.
- Allows authors to express thoughts, emotions, and ideas artistically.
Business Writing
- Used in professional settings.
- Communicates information clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Writing Purposes
- Writing can fulfill different purposes.
- Persuade: Convince or influence.
- Inform: Share facts or knowledge.
- Entertain: Amuse or engage.
- Writing reasons: Get things done, inform, persuade, maintain relationships, document occurrences/events, and records feelings/experiences/observations (Chitravelu et. al., 2005)
Practical Examples
- To persuade: Draft a promotion for oneself, arguing why classmates should vote them as president.
- To inform: Draft a short guide on preparing for a job interview.
- To entertain: Draft a short story based on waking up with a supernatural ability (e.g., invisibility, teleportation).
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of writing as a form of communication. This quiz covers various forms and purposes of writing, as well as techniques for drafting written pieces. Enhance your understanding of the symbolic and functional aspects of writing.
