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1. Directed Writing (Paper 1 Question 1)
Common formats: magazine article, speech, report, formal letter, interview transcript.
Use appropriate tone, structure, and purpose.
A. Magazine Article Format
• Title
• Subtitle (optional)
• Introduction – hook + context
• Body paragraphs – 2–3 ideas with facts/opinions
• Conclusion – final thought or call to action
Language: semi-formal, persuasive.
B. Speech Format
Start with: Good morning teachers and fellow students,
• Introduction – purpose
• 3 main points
• Conclusion – strong ending
Language: persuasive, emotive.
C. Report Format
• Title
• To:
• From:
• Date:
• Subject:
• Introduction – purpose
• Findings
• Conclusion
• Recommendations
Language: formal and objective.
D. Formal Letter Format
• Your Address
• Date
• Receiver’s Address
• Greeting (Dear Sir/Madam,)
• Body paragraphs (reason, details, arguments)
• Sign-off: Yours faithfully/sincerely
Language: formal and polite.
E. Interview Transcript
Format:
Interviewer (I): question
Guest (G): answer
Language: semi-formal, clear Q&A.
2. Summary Writing (Paper 1 Question 3)
• No intro or conclusion
• No bullets
• Past tense, third person
• Own words
• One continuous paragraph
3. Writer’s Effect (Paper 1 Question 2)
Structure per quote:
1. Quote
2. Meaning
3. Effect
4. Descriptive Writing (Paper 2 Question 1)
• Opening image
• Organised by senses/space/time
• Rich imagery
• Circular ending
5. Narrative Writing (Paper 2 Question 1)
• Opening (setting + character)
• Build-up
• Climax
• Resolution
• Ending
Must have clear plot and structure.
6. Directed Writing (Paper 2 Question 2 – Informal Response)
Usually: informal letter, diary, email, blog post.
Informal Letter Format
• Date
• Greeting (Hi Sam,)
• Opening – purpose + feelings
• Body – reactions, details
• Ending – friendly
• Sign-off (Take care,)
Diary Format
• Date
• Time (optional)
• Thoughts, feelings, reflections
Use first person.
Email Format
• To:
• Subject:
• Greeting
• Purpose
• Body
• Ending + sign-off
Blog Format
• Title
• By (name)
• Intro
• Experience paragraphs
• Reflective ending
