Types of Writing:

• Narrative - Writing in which the author recounts a personal or fictional experience or tells a story based on real or imagined events.

• Expository - Writing in which author’s purpose is to inform or explain the subject to the reader.

• Argumentative/Persuasive - Writing that states the opinion of the writer and attempts to influence the reader of the validity of the opinion or to take action.

• Descriptive – A type of expository writing that uses the five senses to paint a picture for the reader. This writing incorporates imagery and specific details.

Citation Styles used at THS:

Links to Perdue Owl Writing Lab for each style

• MLA - The Modern Language Association style is most associated with languages and literature.

• APA - The American Psychological Association's style is used most often with scientific writing.

• Chicago - The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) has been published since 1906. It is used extensively in publishing and the humanities. The style covers both "footnotes" and "endnote" options.

Link to MASS DESE writing rubrics

Periodic Table of Figures of Speech