Type of Writing |
Function |
Possible Audiences |
| Recipe |
To give readers clear, step-by-step
instruction on how to do something |
Fellow students, school community |
| Letter |
Usually written to a specific person or
group of people to communicate information or feelings |
A friend who moved away, a distant relative, a role model, political leader, authority figure |
| Review |
To inform readers about an opinion based on
personal experience |
Fellow classmates and school community, library visitors, Internet community |
| Essay |
To provide readers with a specific point of
view |
Peers, school community, family, local community |
| Feature Article |
To present information in a surprising or
previously unexamined way |
School community, Internet community |
| Editorial |
To express an opinion with an intent to
persuade |
Classmates, friends, school community |
| Interview |
A written conversation made up of
questions and answers meant to give
readers insights about a subject or topic |
Family, school community |
| Advice Column |
Written by an advice columnist to inform or
instruct readers
Usually contains advice about social,
ethical, or personal topics |
Family, school community |
