Post on 18-Jan-2018
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List as many words as you can that describe this aye aye!
The Writing QuestionL.O.
To become familiar with the writing triplets.To become familiar with P, A and F…
Writing triplets
Persuade, Argue, AdviseAnalyse, 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….
LetterTheir address
Your addressDate
Dear Mr ____, I am writing to…
Yours sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
ArticleCATCHY HEADLINE!
Subheading
Standfirst – short paragraph to sum up your article.
First paragraph
Second
Etc.
Picture
Caption
DiaryDear Diary,
After a long and unpleasant day, I at last sit down to write…
Until next time,
Harry
SpeechHello 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.
Picture
Caption
Their address
Your addressDate
Dear Mr ____,
I am writing to…
Yours sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore