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Text Types and Genres mind maps

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This GoConqr page gathers more than 60 Text Types and Genres mind maps, from personal writing and narrative to expository and persuasive texts. Most are at school level, for students practicing how to recognize text types and teachers looking for classroom material. Choose a map and explore a topic.

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Using Text Types and Genres mind maps

These maps bring together different ways of grouping and describing writing. Types of Text covers narrative, descriptive and expository texts. Types of Expository Texts breaks its topic down into approaches such as description, explanation and comparison. Persuasive Text focuses on structure and language features, while Discussion texts includes arguments and counterarguments.

Compare and study

Types of Text is a useful starting point if you want an overview before focusing on one form. Follow its branches and explain each type in your own words. Then use a more focused map, such as Expository Writing, to consider the characteristics and vocabulary of that form.

When you want to check your recall or study terms separately, switch to a quiz or flashcards on the unit page. You can also compare maps on similar topics to see how their approaches differ. Pick a map and follow its branches at your own pace.

Frequently asked questions

Which mind map should I start with?

Types of Text is a useful starting point for an overview of narrative, descriptive and expository texts. After that, Types of Expository Texts offers a closer look at approaches such as explanation and comparison. Both let you follow branches between a category and its features.

Do the maps cover persuasive and discussion texts?

Yes. Persuasive Text covers structure and language features, including a statement of position and supporting evidence. Discussion texts includes supporting arguments and evidence as well as counterarguments. The page also lists Persuasion texts and Argumentative text for students who want to explore related approaches.

Are these mind maps free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open and study without an account. The maps were made by GoConqr users. A free account can also save quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

Who are these mind maps for?

Most of the maps are at school level. School students can use them to practice recognizing text types and their features, while teachers can find material for class. The page includes maps on topics such as non-fiction, news reports, expository writing and persuasive texts.

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