Writing tasks

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LiteracyLower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

This lesson contains 18 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Writing tasks

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Different types of writing task
A range of writing tasks, including:
  • Article
  • Notice
  • Letter
  • Email 
  • Speech

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Your task
Identify the type of text in the following slides and list the format and layout used. 

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Describe the format and layout of a notice.

Slide 5 - Open question

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What is needed in the format and layout of a formal email?

Slide 7 - Open question

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Describe the format and layout of a formal letter.

Slide 9 - Open question

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Describe the format and layout of an article.

Slide 11 - Open question

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Describe what is needed for a speech.

Slide 13 - Open question

Writing tasks
  • 2 writing tasks
  • Both will be formal
  • One will be longer (9 marks)
  • One will be shorter (6 marks)
  • Read the scenario very carefully first (all of the text)
  • Ensure you cover everything in the bullet points


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Getting as many marks as possible
  • Usually 4 marks for grammar, 4 marks for punctuation and 2 marks for spelling
  • Make sure each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
  • Does the sentence make sense on its own?
  • One idea = one sentence
  • Paragraphs must have at least 2/3 sentences (apart from first and last paragraph of letters/emails).

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Writing a paragraph
  • Take one idea...
  • Make a point with that idea
  • Explain your point (This means that..This is because...)
  • Give an example (An example of this is... For example...)

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Proofreading
Use COPS to proofread each sentence:
  • Capitals
  • Words left Out
  • Punctuation
  • Spelling

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Slide 18 - Link