In the Common Core, the first three anchor writing standards require students to write in three important modes: argument/persuasive, informative/explanatory, and narrative.
Procedural Recount
(Sciene & Math)
Response to Literature
Discussion
Both sides of the argument
Scientific Argument
Exposition
One side of the arguments
Fictional Narrative
Personal Recount
Procedure
Explanations
Reports
Informationl Explanatory
Argument
Narrative
Common Core Standards