Professor Plot, the zany publisher of Wordswork, has given his editors a unique challenge: Showcase four different types of writing, each with its own purpose and audience, in the upcoming issue of the magazine. One editor tackles the similarities and differences between football and soccer by using comparative writing, while another explores a personal narrative -- a story told from the authors point of view. On the hunt for two more types, the team discovers a tasty bit of explanatory writing, which explains how to make or do something -- in this case, how to make the perfect hot fudge sundae! Finally, the issue is complete with persuasive writing, which attempts to convince readers to think or feel a certain way. The editors not only learn new types of writing, but also test their skills as they journey through the stages of the writing process.

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