Text Types

Text Types

1. Non-fiction

   • Discussion texts
     • To present a reasoned and balanced overview of an issue or controversial topic.
   • Explanatory texts
     • To explain how or why.
   • Instructional texts
     • To ensure something is done effectively with a successful participant(s).
   • Persuasion texts
     • To argue a case from a particular point of view.
   • Informational Text
     • To provide detailed information about the way things are or were.
   • Descriptive text
     • To inform or describe about something

2. Narrative Text

   • Adventure
     • To entertain.
   • Mystery
     • To intrigue and entertain.
   • Science Fiction
     • To entertain and, sometimes, to speculate about the future.
   • Fantasy
     • To entertain and to fuel the imagination.
   • Historical fiction
     • To entertain and, sometimes, to inform.
   • Myths
     • To provide a fictional explanation for natural phenomena.
   • Legends
     • To provide information about the way particular people lived, and what they believed.
   • Fairy Tales
     • Fairy tales were originally intended for adults and children.
   • Fables
     • A fable sets out to teach the reader or listener a lesson they should learn about life