Text Types

Text Types

1. Instructional/Procedural text

   • The purpose of this text is to tell how to do or make something through a series of steps;Indicates the process using numbers or bullet points;Uses time connectives such as first, next, finally, etc.
     • Ex. How to change Wifi Password

2. Narrative

   • The purpose of this text is to entertain or inform the reader by telling a story;Usually uses past or present tense;Main participants are characters with recognizable motivations and actions;Connectives to move the narrative along are used such as later that day, suddenly, etc.
     • Ex. Harry Potter

3. Recount

   • The purpose of this text is to retell events that happened in the past ;Can be factual (particular event) or personal (writer's experience) ;Uses connectives like then, next, afterwards, etc.
     • Ex. Holidays in Maldives With My Family?

4. Information Report/Non-chronological report

   • The purpose of this text is to give facts about something or describe things the way they are;Usually focuses on generic subjects;Often uses passive voice
     • Ex. Facts about Pandas

5. Explanation

   • The purpose of this text is to tell how or why things happen or work in a particular way;Uses simple present tense;Employs connectives such as first, then, next, etc.
     • Ex. How Does Rain Form?

6. Exposition

   • The purpose of this text is to present a point of view or side of an argument Uses simple present tense Uses connectives such as for example, therefore, however, etc.
     • Ex. Importance of Saving Energy