1. Articles Reports Letters
formats of writing
Articles
Reports
Letters

2. news article

3. Format of an article Title- make it interesting to get attention
Sub headings (not used all the time)
Write about the subject matter in detail, give information and description where necessary in main part of the article
Why write articles?
To discuss general interest
Writer gives facts and details information
Answering the who, what, when, where, why and how questions in the main body of the text

4. Well written articles They are in chronological order
The paragraphs are concise and to the point giving relevant information
A paragraph should be written about one main point only, all other sentences in that paragraph should be linked to the main idea.
There should be clear links with each paragraph
The writer needs to be objective
Be clear and use words/spellings you know and understand

5. Writing a REPORT What is it?
This is an informative piece of writing about a particular place, person, event or situation
It is organised from a main title to subheadings
It is factual and concise
It is objective (not to do with feelings)
It is presented in a formal style

6. Reports consist of:
Introductory paragraphs (stating purpose of the report)
Main body (relevant information under sub-headings)
A conclusion (to summarise the whole report)

7. Report beginning- useful language

8. Conclusion of report –useful language

9. Letters What is a letter?
It is a written or printed piece of text directed to a person or organisation
Types of letters
There are formal letters you write/receive from businesses/organisations
There are informal letters to/from friends or acquaintances
How are they different?
Main difference is the language used, informal will be Hi/Yo! Maybe some use of slang words.
Formal uses no contracted words or slang language.

10. Before Writing
Read the question and identify the audience- is it to a friend or teacher/organisation
The use of pronouns is important use I (for the yourself the writer) and you (for the reader)
Be concise and to the point in the letter
Don’t write an overlong letter
Don’t try to impress – example: Please, thank you so very very much

11. Start with one of the following
Dear Sir/Madam,
To whom it may concern, (if you don’t know who you are writing to)
Dear Mr. Sims
Dear Sirs,
If you’re writing an informal letter, start by asking about the reader’s well-being
If it’s a formal letter, get straight to the point
Use a complimentary to close all your letters
Yours Sincerely (used if letter begins with a name- example Dear Ms. Dorian)
Yours Faithfully (used if letter begins with- Dear sir/madam)
Best wishes- informal

12. Your full name 1st line of your address Area City Postcode (in CAPS) (miss a line) Date Name of person (writing to) Job Title (if you know it- other wise write company name) 1st line of address Area/city Postcode

13. Main body of letter
After company address postcode- miss 2 lines Dear Mr. Sims (if you know the name- or write sir/madam) (miss a line) Paragraph 1- ( reason for the letter) 3/4 compound/simple/complex sentences Paragraph 2/ (main body of letter giving details) (miss a line each time you start a new paragraph) Paragraph 3 (main body of letter giving details)

14. Ending of formal/informal letter
Last paragraph/line…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(miss 2/3 lines)
Yours Sincerely/Yours Faithfully, (choose one)
(miss 2 lines)
Robert Dyas (sign your name)
(miss a line)
Robert Dyas (print your name)