Possible texts for writing

Time Frame – the next four weeks w/b 20th November – Revise / Text types and layout / EXAMINE TEXTS AND MARKING CRITERIA w/b 27th November – Mock Papers / Review / Feedback w/b 4th December – writing exams w/b11th December – Catch up for S&L assessment / Spelling competition / reading activities

Targets for today Spelling activity Identify possible texts required in writing exam Describe layout of texts Discuss different ways to “plan” the writing task EXAMINE PAST PAPER (Nuisance and hazards) AND MARKING CRITERIA Complete a given writing task

Possible Texts for Writing Exam Letter Email Article Report Text of a speech Text of a presentation

(determined by audience) Writing FORMAT STYLE (determined by audience) LAYOUT Letters Can be formal /informal Usually information, sometimes persuasive To whom are you writing? Official or professional – formal / To a friend - informal You address, their address, re, Dear {correct salutation},use title and surname, Yours sincerely/ faithfully. Main body follow IPPPC Email Can be formal or informal Usually informative, sometimes persuasive Correct salutation and sign off i.e. Good morning, Best wishes, Kind regards Responding to views Usually informal for an internet discussion Could be more formal to a letter to the editor Agree with some points made – with reasons why Disagree – with reasons why Put your own views/ opinions with reasons why 3 paragraphs Article/ Review/ Information leaflet Usually formal – newspaper Informal – college magazines or a review Always informative / sometimes persuasive Heading, introduction, sub headings, bullet points other features Add Speech Speech Can be formal / Informal Always informative / sometimes persuasive Opening (Introduction /greetings/address to listeners Points… Conclusion Closing May use IPPPC

You will be assessed on:  presenting information clearly and concisely  using an appropriate writing style  using a range of sentence structures, including complex sentences and paragraphs to organise written communication effectively  punctuating text accurately, including the use of commas, apostrophes and inverted commas where required  ensuring writing is fit for purpose and audience, with accurate spelling and grammar that supports clear meaning. Remind learners: There are 2 Questions for the writing examination

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Explain how to complete to get the maximum marks

Text of a speech http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/english/speaking_listening/speaking/revision/3/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7lYJMqcpyA

ARTICLE should consist of: an eye-catching title which attracts the readers’ attention and suggests the theme of the article. (Think about why you read a magazine or newspaper article recently - what made you read it?) Articles can also have subheadings before each paragraph. 2. an introduction which clearly defines the topic to be covered and keeps the reader’s attention. 3. the main body of two to five paragraphs in which the topic is further developed in detail. 4. the conclusion - summarising the topic or a final opinion, recommendation or comment.

An article can • describe an experience, event, person or place • present an opinion or balanced argument • compare and contrast • provide information • offer suggestions • offer advice

Text of presentation Opening –Tell them what you are going to tell them Introduce problem to be addressed and context State purpose, scope and main message Give outline of presentation Body –Tell them Make a story board Break up with each section making a key point Present points, concisely and in logical order Illustrate with clear examples and visual aids Summary – Tell them what you told them Must have a clear end to talk Brief and simple summary of main points Reinforce the main message Put in context of the “big picture”

Report Writing Introduction (A brief explanation of what the report is about) Main Body (Logical sections with clear headings) Written in the passive voice (not I, we, you) "The survey was carried out " not " I carried out the survey." Conclusion Draws together your findings. Tells the reader the findings… Recommendations A numbered list of things you believe should happen. These must logically relate to the findings in your report. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6zm8r-_1iM

Discourse Markers and Connectives Discourse markers are words or phrases like anyway, right, okay, as I say, to begin with. We use them to connect, organise and manage what we say or write or to express attitude

Examine texts / marking criteria of WRITING EXAM Question 1 – Writing a report G = A = P = What is the layout of report? What are you going to include in your report? Question 2 – Write complete texts of a speech G = A = P = What is the layout of the texts of a speech? What are you going to include in your speech? Use C&G Nuisance and Hazards

When writing texts use language technique https://prezi.com/xev-05rjfoaj/daforest-revision-techniques/ (DAFOREST) https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zpr49j6/revision

Persuasive Writing N:\New Folder\Functional Skills 2017 2018\Persuasive writing.ppt

Your tasks…. Complete the required texts Print and submit your work

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