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Group planning You have 6 minutes to plan for the question below. “Write an article for your school newsletter giving your reasons why students should go to prom.”
Intro (outline what you will be writing about – key points)
To all school kids, parents and staff
Explain the importance of prom – list your reasons why students should go
First point: Prom is a rite of passage
Support and develop= you build up to this from year 7
Support and develop= it is your final experience as a year 11 Collingwood student
Support and develop= you want to be able to share this with your oldest friends
2nd point: Prom is a reward
Support and develop= praise points have been worked for
Support and develop= it proves you have made it to the end
Support and develop= you get to be able to say goodbye to your friends and teachers
3rd point: It’s an excuse to look great!
Support and develop= girls and boys get to choose their outfits
Support and develop= you could find love
Support and develop= it’s a lasting memory of school without the uniform.

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Write an article for a teenage magazine in which you explain what changes teenagers could make to their lives and why.
Intro (outline what you will be writing about – key points)
To all audiences – there is no clear audience mentioned
Explain your views succinctly – for or against probably
First point:
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2nd point:
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3rd point:
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Conclusion (summarise key points with a final, powerful statement )

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Your local newspaper has published an article with the title ‘Mobile phones are essential for modern life’. Write a letter to the newspaper giving your views on this topic.
Intro (outline what you will be writing about – key points)
To all audiences – there is no clear audience mentioned
Explain your views succinctly – for or against probably
First point:
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2nd point:
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3rd point:
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Conclusion (summarise key points with a final, powerful statement )

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‘Young people spend too much money on clothes and are too often influenced by brands and designer labels.’ Write an article to be included in an online magazine, giving your views on this topic.
Intro (outline what you will be writing about – key points)
To all audiences – there is no clear audience mentioned
Explain your views succinctly – for or against probably
First point:
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2nd point:
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3rd point:
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Conclusion (summarise key points with a final, powerful statement )

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Write a newspaper article giving your views on the topic ‘life for today’s teenagers is better than ever!’
Intro (outline what you will be writing about – key points)
To all audiences – there is no clear audience mentioned
Explain your views succinctly – for or against probably
First point:
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2nd point:
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Conclusion (summarise key points with a final, powerful statement )

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You have recently been on an expensive holiday which turned out to be a complete waste of money. Write a letter complaining about your holiday to the travel company.
Intro (outline what you will be writing about – key points)
To travel company – formal language needed
Letter format – addresses, clear layout
Explain your views succinctly – state your key issues in your intro.
First point:
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Conclusion (summarise key points with a final, powerful statement )