List as many words as you can that describe this aye aye!

The Writing Question L.O. To become familiar with the writing triplets. To become familiar with P, A and F…

Writing triplets Persuade, Argue, Advise Analyse, Review, Comment Inform, Explain, Describe Imagine, Explore, Entertain

PAF The writing question in your SATs paper will always tell you your PAF: Purpose – explain, describe, argue, imagine… Audience – teenagers, children, adults Format – letter, article, blog, diary…

What are you being marked on? PAF Paragraphs Spelling Punctuation

Areas of expertise! Suggestions: -My vocabulary is impressive. -I adjectives to make my writing interesting. -I am good at spelling. -I know how to use semicolons.

What are your common mistakes? Suggestions: -I forget capital letters. -I never use commas. -I find spelling difficult.

The Writing Paper! 1 long question 1 shorter question

 Letter  Article  Blog entry  Diary  Speech How would you write a….

Letter Their address Your address Date Dear Mr ____, I am writing to… Yours sincerely, Albus Dumbledore

Article CATCHY HEADLINE! Subheading Standfirst – short paragraph to sum up your article. First paragraph Second Etc. Picture Caption

Diary Dear Diary, After a long and unpleasant day, I at last sit down to write… Until next time, Harry

Speech Hello and welcome, fellow students. I am here today to talk to you about… Thanks for listening. [snappy closing sentence].

Choose one of the following tasks and have a go! Write a letter to your Headteacher and persuade him to let you have Fun Friday every week. Write an article explaining why life is harder for teenagers today than it was 50 years ago. CATCHY HEADLINE! Subheading Standfirst – short paragraph to sum up your article. First paragraph Second Etc. CATCHY HEADLINE! Subheading Standfirst – short paragraph to sum up your article. First paragraph Second Etc. Picture Caption Their address Your address Date Dear Mr ____, I am writing to… Yours sincerely, Albus Dumbledore Their address Your address Date Dear Mr ____, I am writing to… Yours sincerely, Albus Dumbledore