Writing a notice

• Literacy
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Writing a notice

Learning objectives

• Judge how much to write and the level of detail
  
• Plan and draft writing
  
• Present information in a logical sequence using paragraphs
  
• Use language suitable for purpose and audience
  
• Use a suitable format and layout
  
• Proofread and revise writing for accuracy and meaning.
  

A notice should have:

• A heading/title or
• Some form of address to the reader e.g. 'Attention all colleagues!' or 'Dear colleagues'
• Include formal language
• Write a paragraph on each bullet point in the question
• Sign off with your signature and then name.

What did you notice about the language and tone of the notice?

Think of a suitable title for your notice.

How will you address your colleagues?

What ideas do you have for the first subheading: your ideas and the activity?

Explain how your chosen activity will help staff morale.

Remember!

• You must have a title.
• You must address the target reader e.g. To all colleagues
• You can use the bullet points as subheadings and write a paragraph on each
• You can sign off using 'Regards', your signature below and your printed name below your signature.