1. Editorial Writing
An Introduction

2. Editorial Writing This module is also known as ENB5
It requires you to write in a particular mode and genre, using material from a range of sources
You also need to consider audience and purpose
The key thing is to be aware of genre conventions
The best way to achieve this is to read a range of genres
You are required to use a range of the material from the pack, but to create a new text.

3. Editorial Writing
You are given the source packs (2) about 7 days before the examination
Each pack is about pages in length
It contains a range of (sometimes quite random!) information
You can take this apart, make notes on it, highlight it, etc
Try to read each one at least twice

4. Editorial Writing The exam lasts for two and a half hours
You are given two questions on each pack
You only answer one question
So, one from the four given. You are expected to write approximately words
You must also write a commentary of about 250 words
Use 2 hours for the piece, and half an hour for the commentary

5. Editorial Writing Preparation
When you get the packs, read them through at least twice.
You can get together to work on these packs, but you can’t discuss them with your teacher
Make a contents page
Make a grid, telling you where the illustrations are etc
This will help you to find things quickly in the exam

6. Editorial Writing
Usually, but not always, there will be a spoken task as well as at least one written one
This means that you need to listen to a range of genres (radio programmes, trailers, interviews, etc) as well as reading
This awareness is the key to success

7. Editorial Writing
Think about the key aspects of your Original Writing folder here
This means considering audience, purpose and genre
You will be given specific instructions on these aspects, and marked on them, so consider them carefully before you begin writing

8. Editorial Writing
The commentary consists of your discussion and evaluation of the choices you have made
For example, what graphology did you choose for a web-page, what language did you choose for a talk to 10 year olds, etc

9. Editorial Writing Preparation Read, read and read…..
Try keeping a log-book of the things you have read and listened to over the day
List the genre conventions of these pieces
Evaluate the effectiveness of these
Try to read/listen to something different for 20 minutes each day

10. Editorial Writing
We’ll begin by writing mini-tasks, then build up to writing full ones
You’ll need to do at least 2 full, practice ones, preferably 3
Be careful to re-write, or edit information
Don’t bring in information from any other sources
You can use some information directly (verbatim) from the pack, but keep this to a minimum.