WRITING STRATEGIES 6

 ID CARD

An ID card shows the identity of a person. The information is grouped in sections:

1. Title There is a heading showing the kind of ID card, for example it can be an educational institution’s card or it can be a nationality ID card. Depending on the type of card, the information shown can change.

2. Name and last name The full name of the person is shown. 

3. Other information Depending on the type of ID card, it will have an address, a telephone number, age, the place and date of birth, etc.

4. ID number Every person has a number that identifies them. Some names may be the same, but the number will always be unique.

5. Photo Most ID cards have a photo of the person.

                                         


NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH 

A narrative paragraph tells a story or a series of events. It usually tells the story in chronological order, in other words the story has a beginning and an end.  

                                                 

TIPS

Tips are a list of useful ideas on a specific topic.

1. The topic is stated in the title.

2. A list is usually numbered; sometimes each item is indicated with bullet points. The general idea is then expressed in a very short phrase which is normally highlighted.

3. After the general idea is stated, a brief description of the idea is expressed.                                                                                     


BROCHURE

A brochure is a piece of informative writing, mostly used in advertisements, to give the reader information about a specific product, course, event, place etc.

A brochure is folded into several parts. Brochures have a lot of images and precise information about the topic or item.


DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH (PEOPLE)

A descriptive paragraph of a person represents in words his or her physical or personality features. A descriptive paragraph appeals to the five senses. In other words, descriptive writing will try to tell you how someone or something looks, smells, sounds, tastes or feels.


DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH ( PLACES) 
A descriptive paragraph of a place epresents in words its physical features. A descriptive paragraph appeals to the five senses. In other words, descriptive writing will try to tell you how a place looks, smells, sounds, tastes or feels.

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