How to write 'good' (According to teachers)-
Make sure to include hooks |
Make sure to summarize your main plots |
Make your point clear |
Fix grammatical errors |
Write a structured conclusion |
Use RACE |
Use RACERS |
What are Argumentative Texts?
An argumentative text is a text that tries to persuade your opinion on a real issue or problem. This is backed up with evidence, and reasons. If you're stuck writing an Argumentative essay, try to write on the opposing team to see what it is you're lacking. |
What are Informative Texts?
Informative texts are texts made to inform the readers of specific events, topics, or situations happening in real life or in real time with no bias. If you're ever writing an informative text, make sure to not be bias, and see from both perspectives, not just one. Make sure to write in a structured formatting, making your point across without confusing the readers. |
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How to write a decent ECR
Have a decent plan or rough draft |
Know who your writing to |
Know your audience |
Think of transition words (Then/Afterwards/Soon after) |
Know correct punctuation |
Understand the question |
What are Narrative Texts?
Narrative Texts are fictional texts-or stories that tell a story in a sequence of events, mostly done to entertain or inform. If you ever find yourself writing a Narrative texts, recognize your target audience and create an engaging environment to your story. |
What are personal memoirs/autobiographies?
Both personal memoirs and autobiographies serve a purpose for informing the readers on real life experiences or stories with morals or meanings. Both of these types of texts are made with an emotional truth, or an underlying moral that is made to stay with the readers independently. If you ever find yourself writing a personal memoir or an autobiography, it's best you understand what morals you learned from your experiences, and express it in a informative or reflective tone. |
I wrote a personal memoir for a writing competition in December 2025, and I can tell you that if there's one thing you should know it's that make sure your writing is in a way that can be both relatable and memorable.
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How to cite sources-
Use citation apps or websites such as- |
My Bib |
Zotero Bib |
Citation Machine |
Easy Bib |
Quill Bot |
Reading Strategies
Highlight important details (Years, Eras, Personality, Predictions) |
Understand the type of reading patterns (Compare & Contrast, Sequences, Cause and Effect-) |
Read the conclusion |
Summarize in your own words |
Insert yourself into the story |
Circle unknown words |
Use dictionary |
Some of these work for others while some may not. Take my advice only if your ok with some of them not working out for you.
How to make a piece that sticks with your readers
One of the biggest issues I've seen while reviewing classmates writing work is that they drift off, or they gradually lose the concept of what they had started to write. If you're ever writing, start by planning what you're writing rather than officially writing off the bat. If you plan it out, I assure you it could not only lead to a more polished writing look, but one where you yourself can understand it. And as to how to emotionally connect with your readers, choose show don't tell techniques, and focus on how it 'feels' rather than how you write it. |
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