Expository Genres and Essential Writing Skills
Genres	Essential Writing Skills
Feature Article	Note-taking and research skills Organizing information Incorporating strong voice Writing like an expert Using visual aids and data to highlight and enhance text
Narrative Procedure	Planning Using transition words and phrases Listing Information Crafting a strong lead
Literary Nonfiction	Organizing research Weaving together voice, facts, and opinions Considering point of view and audience Incorporating literary elements into nonfiction text
Essay	Developing a thesis Crafting and organizing paragraphs to support thesis Creating topic and supporting sentences Using data and other research to support thesis
Biography	Selecting good topics Making facts come alive Crafting text to captivate reader's attention and interest Incorporating facts into a narrative structure