Tipos de Textos: INGLÉS

Emmanuel Fiores García " V-A " Ofimática 

TYPES OF TEXT:

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-SchooL: Agricultural Tecnologícal Baccalaureate Center No 224-01

-Subject: Inglés

-Miss Techer: Dulce María Patron Polito

-Grad cand Group: "V=A

Student: Emmanuel Fiores García

~~~~~~~~~~Teacher Concept:~~~~~~~~~~~

A persuasive text is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action. It's not just about stating facts; it's about presenting those facts in a way that influences the reader's beliefs or behaviors. Key characteristics often include:

- A clear thesis or claim: The text needs a central argument or point it's trying to prove.

- Evidence and reasoning: Persuasive texts support their claims with evidence, such as statistics, examples, anecdotes, or expert opinions. They also use logical reasoning to connect the evidence to the main point.

- Appeals to emotion (pathos): While logic is important, persuasive texts often appeal to the reader's emotions to create a connection and make the argument more compelling. This might involve using vivid language, storytelling, or imagery.

- Appeals to logic (logos): This involves using reason and evidence to support the argument. It's about presenting a clear and logical progression of ideas.

- Appeals to credibility (ethos): The writer establishes credibility by demonstrating expertise, fairness, and trustworthiness. This might involve citing reputable sources, acknowledging counterarguments, or using a respectful and professional tone.

- Rhetorical devices: Persuasive texts often employ rhetorical devices, such as metaphors, similes, analogies, and repetition, to enhance their impact and make the argument more memorable.

- Call to action (often): Many persuasive texts conclude with a call to action, encouraging the reader to do something specific, such as donate to a cause, sign a petition, or change their behavior.

~~~~~~~~~~Student Concept:~~~~~~~~~~~

"Persuasive writing is basically trying to convince someone of something. It's like when you're trying to get your parents to let you go to a party, or when you see a commercial for a new video game. They use words and pictures to make you want something.

 

They usually start with a main idea – what they're trying to get you to believe. Then, they give you reasons why you should believe it. Sometimes they use facts and numbers, like showing how many people use a certain product. Other times, they tell stories or show pictures to make you feel something – happy, scared, or excited. It's all about making their point sound really good and convincing.

 

I think good persuasive writing makes you think, 'Yeah, that makes sense,' or 'I really want that!' It's not just telling you stuff; it's showing you why you should care."

~~~~~~~~~PERSUASIVE TEXTS:~~~~~~~~~

A PERSUASIVE TEXT is a form of writing that fises to persuade a reorder to a point of view, opinion of Idea about an Issue.

 

Advertising Advertisement

 

This is a persuasive text that contains written, sound, or visual messages and uses the media to reach the largest number of recipients.

 

ELEMENTS OF AN ADVERTISEMENT

 

- Slogan or motto

- Striking images or illustrations

- Advertiser's logo

- Call to action

 

POLITICAL CARICATURE = A figure that alludes to, ridicules, exaggerates, or emphasizes political, social, or religious situations, facts, people, and institutions.

Persuasive texts are pieces of writing designed to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action. They go beyond simply presenting information; they aim to influence the reader's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. This is achieved through a combination of strategies, including:

 

- A clear and concise thesis statement: A strong persuasive text begins with a clear statement of the argument or position the writer is trying to prove. This sets the stage for the rest of the text.

- Logical reasoning and evidence: Persuasive writing relies on logic and evidence to support its claims. This might involve using facts, statistics, examples, expert opinions, or anecdotes to back up the argument. The evidence should be relevant, credible, and presented in a way that's easy for the reader to understand.

- Appeals to emotion (pathos): While logic is crucial, persuasive texts often appeal to the reader's emotions to create a connection and make the argument more compelling. This might involve using vivid language, storytelling, or imagery to evoke feelings of empathy, fear, hope, or excitement.

- Appeals to credibility (ethos): The writer's credibility plays a significant role in persuasion. A writer can establish credibility by demonstrating expertise, fairness, and trustworthiness. This might involve citing reputable sources, acknowledging counterarguments, or using a respectful and professional tone.

- Appeals to logic (logos): This involves using reason and evidence to support the argument. It's about presenting a clear and logical progression of ideas, ensuring that the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

- Rhetorical devices: Persuasive texts often employ rhetorical devices, such as metaphors, similes, analogies, repetition, and rhetorical questions, to enhance their impact and make the argument more memorable and engaging.

- Call to action: Many persuasive texts conclude with a call to action, encouraging the reader to take a specific step, such as signing a petition, donating to a cause, or changing their behavior.

 

In essence, persuasive texts are carefully crafted arguments that use a blend of logic, emotion, and credibility to influence the reader's thinking and actions. They are used in a wide variety of contexts, from advertising and political speeches to academic essays and legal briefs.

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An instructive text is a text that instructs. It tells you how to cook something, it wants to tell you with how a piece of furniture or take care of it.

Instructive texts, also known as instructional texts, are types of writing that aim to teach the reader how to do something. They provide step-by-step guidance, clear explanations, and often visual aids to help the reader complete a task or understand a process. Think of a recipe, a DIY guide, or the instructions for assembling furniture.

 

Here are some key characteristics of instructive texts:

 

- Clear and concise language: They avoid jargon and use simple, straightforward language that's easy to understand.

- Step-by-step instructions: They break down complex tasks into manageable steps, often numbered or bulleted for clarity.

- Logical order: The steps are presented in a logical sequence, ensuring the reader can follow the process correctly.

- Visual aids: Often include diagrams, illustrations, or photographs to supplement the written instructions and make them easier to understand.

- Specific and precise details: They provide exact measurements, quantities, and details to ensure accuracy.

- Use of imperative verbs: They frequently use imperative verbs (e.g., "mix," "add," "turn") to direct the reader's actions.

 

Here are some fun facts about instructive texts:

 

- Ancient origins: Instructive texts have been around for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations that used them to document processes like farming, building, and crafting. Think of ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls detailing construction techniques.

- Ubiquitous in modern life: We encounter instructive texts daily, from the instructions on a medication bottle to the user manual for your phone.

- Variety of formats: They can take many forms, including cookbooks, manuals, tutorials, how-to videos, and even interactive online guides.

- Beyond the physical: Instructive texts aren't limited to physical objects; they can also guide us through abstract processes, like learning a new skill or understanding a complex concept.

- Constantly evolving: As technology advances, so do instructive texts. Interactive elements, 3D models, and augmented reality are transforming how we receive and understand instructions.

 

In essence, instructive texts are essential tools for learning, problem-solving, and completing tasks efficiently and successfully. They bridge the gap between knowledge and action.

 

~~~~~~~~~NARRATIVE TEXT:~~~~~~~~~~~

 

Is an account of a sequence of events. Usually in chronological order relating to Kinds of texts. Narrative is a text wich retell the story ur previous experiences.

Narrative texts are stories. They aim to entertain, engage, and sometimes even teach a lesson by recounting a sequence of events. Unlike instructive texts which focus on how to do something, narrative texts focus on what happened.

 

Key characteristics of narrative texts:

 

- Plot: A narrative text has a plot, a series of events that unfold. This often includes a beginning, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

- Characters: Stories are populated by characters, individuals (or sometimes animals or even objects) who drive the action. Characters can be well-developed and complex, or simpler and more archetypal.

- Setting: The story takes place in a setting – a time and place. The setting can be crucial to the story's meaning.

- Point of View: The story is told from a particular point of view – first person ("I"), third person limited (following one character's perspective), or third person omniscient (knowing the thoughts and feelings of all characters).

- Theme: Often, a narrative text explores a theme – a central idea or message about life, human nature, or society. This theme isn't always explicitly stated but emerges through the events and characters.

- Conflict: Most narratives involve some form of conflict – a problem or challenge that the characters must overcome. This conflict can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or with the environment).

 

Fun facts about narrative texts:

 

- Ancient Storytelling: Narrative texts are as old as humanity itself. Long before writing, people told stories orally, passing down traditions, history, and values through generations.

- Diverse Forms: Narrative texts come in countless forms: novels, short stories, poems, plays, films, songs, and even video games.

- Emotional Impact: Narrative texts are powerful because they connect with our emotions. We empathize with characters, experience their joys and sorrows, and learn from their experiences.

- Cross-Cultural Understanding: Stories from different cultures help us understand different perspectives and values. They broaden our horizons and promote empathy.

- Never-Ending Evolution: New narrative forms and styles are constantly emerging, reflecting the ever-changing world and the ways we tell stories.

 

In short, narrative texts are fundamental to human experience. They entertain, educate, and connect us to each other and to the wider world through the power of storytelling.

 

Persuasive Texts:

 

- Persuasion is everywhere: From television commercials to political speeches, persuasion is a part of our daily lives.

- Not just words: Persuasion is not limited to words. Body language, images, sounds, and music can also influence our decisions.

- The power of story: Stories are a powerful way to persuade. We connect emotionally with characters and learn from their experiences.

 

Instructional Texts:

 

- More than instructions: Instructional texts don't just tell you what to do, they also explain why.

- The importance of clarity: Instructional texts should be clear, concise, and easy to understand.

- The power of images: Images and diagrams can make instructions much easier to follow.

 

Narrative Texts:

 

- Story is universal: We all enjoy stories, no matter our age, culture, or language.

- Journeys to other worlds: Stories allow us to explore other worlds, meet different people, and experience new things.

- The power of imagination: Stories stimulate our imaginations and help us better understand the world around us.

 

Fun fact:

 

- Did you know that the human brain is programmed to process stories? This is because stories help us understand the world and connect with other human beings.

 

Extra:

 

- Persuasion, instruction, and narration are not mutually exclusive. A text can be persuasive, instructional, and narrative at the same time.

- Language is a powerful tool. It can be used to persuade, instruct, and narrate, and to create a lasting impact on people.

The examples for teacher: 

*Persuasive Texts*

1. Buy our product and you'll improve your life.

2. Vote for me and I promise you a better future.

3. Try our service and you'll see the difference.

4. Invest in our company and you'll get great benefits.

5. Join our cause and together we can make a difference.

6. Shop at our store and you'll receive a special discount.

7. Choose our hotel for your vacation and you'll enjoy an unforgettable stay.

8. Try our new product and discover its benefits.

9. Vote for our proposal and we'll improve the community.

10. Enroll in our course and you'll learn valuable skills.

*Instructional Texts*

1. To cook an egg, follow these steps.

2. Instructions for assembling the furniture: follow the manufacturer's instructions.

3. To learn to play the guitar, practice for 30 minutes a day.

4. Follow these steps to solve the math problem.

5. To make a phone call, dial the number and wait for someone to answer.

6. Instructions for caring for a plant: water and fertilize regularly.

7. To write a report, follow this structure.

8. Follow these steps to set up your new phone.

9. To make a presentation, follow these tips.

10. Instructions for baking a cake: follow the recipe and bake for 30 minutes.

*Narrative Texts*

1. Yesterday I went to the park and saw my friends.

2. My grandmother told me a story about her childhood.

3. I remember the day my brother was born.

4. My family and I went on vacation to the beach.

5. Yesterday I read an interesting book about history.

6. My friend told me about his trip to Europe.

7. I remember the day I graduated from college.

8. My family and I celebrated my mother's birthday.

9. Yesterday I saw an exciting adventure movie.

10. My friend told me about his experience at a summer camp.