1. Possible texts for writing

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. (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
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

6. 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

8. Explain how to complete to get the maximum marks

9. Text of a speech

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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”

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. When writing texts use language technique
(DAFOREST)

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

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

19. Homework