1. Key Train: Writing Level 2 – Exercises (Notes and Paragraphs) Mr. Toth 10/26/09

2. Tips for Writing Notes Give detailed information Write neatly Spell correctly Include who the note is to Include who wrote the note Write with a proper and polite tone –Don’t sound demanding when making a request –Include “please,” “thank you,” and “I would appreciate it” when making requests.

3. Notes on 5 W’s and H Who – The note sender and note receiver What – The action that has or will take place When – The day and time of the action Where – Can be a place or a specific address Why – The reason for the action How – What is needed to carry out the action (e.g., plane, train, automobile, tool, equipment, etc.)

4. Notes on Giving Directions Give the street names Indicate whether the person should go left or right Tell what is near each of the street intersections (e.g., scenery, businesses, restaurants, gas stations, etc.) Website Driving Directions –www.mapquest.com

5. Notes on Tool Use Instruction Mention any safety issues that exist Mention any safety precautions that need to be taken (e.g., safety glasses).

6. Paragraph Writing – Inductive Reasoning Inductive reasoning moves towards the main point. Inductive reasoning is a more climactic type of writing. Early ideas support the conclusion. Main idea of the paragraph is at the end.

7. Paragraph Writing – Deductive Reasoning Deductive reasoning makes the main point at the beginning, and then supports it. This type of writing is most common.