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Structure of each Transactional Writing format
Formal Letter
Unknown person = Dear Sir/Madam,
2 addresses and date
(your address top right, their address top left)
Brief opening stating why : I am writing to/in response to your article/to complain/express my concern/
3 paragraphs: Firstly, Secondly, Finally
Develop each para with examples
Finish with want you want:
a solution, compensation, I strongly feel that…
Final line for politeness:
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully (if you don’t know them) or sincerely (if you do)
Letter of Application
Addresses, Dear Sir/Madam, Date
Open with what the job is you are applying for , where you saw advert, that you feel you are suitable.
3 Paragraphs: focus on your skills and why you could do the job: interest in the area, previous experience, reliable, trustworthy, hard –working, punctual, good communicator, good Maths.
I hope you take my application into consideration and I am looking forward to hearing from you
Yours sincerely/faithfully
Report
Unknown: To the Head Teacher, Seaford Council
Headings: Introduction, Findings 1, Findings 2, Findings 3, Recommendations,
Formal serious objective tone: Use statistics, survey language. eg 20% of pupils feel that, the majority of pupils said, Many pupil felt
No personal opinion – report others’ opinions
I hope this report has been useful and my recommendations can be considered
Article
Headline with pun, alliteration or RQ
Hook – dramatic start. eg So, phones are evil are they?
3 paragraphs with main points and examples
Use anecdote, RQ, jokes, sarcasm, repetition, emotive language, short sentences
End by restating your opinion and refer back to your headline – I firmly believe
Informal Letter
One address only (yours), date
Be warm and engaging: Dear …., How are you? What’s new with you? So, you are thinking of..
3 main paragraphs with examples
Use: Questions, humour, anecdotes, use question words
Advice: Have you thought of ? If I were you..
Hope you get back to me…
Best Wishes,
Review
Heading with RhQ, or pun, or alliteration.
Title of film etc
1.Introduction: give an overview, cover genre, time its set and basic outline
2.Basic plot/info/no spoilers. Go into more detail than the first paragraph.
3.Strengths: characters, acting, CGI. Fabulous, exciting, full of tension, edge of your seat stuff
4.Weaknesses: ending, service, price. Awful, dreadful, disappointing, a let down, slight flaw (or more positives if you love it)
5. Recommend? 5 stars? For whom?
Speech
Warm start: Hello, thank you for coming. State topic and your opinion. Or dramatic hook!
2/3 paragraphs with main points and examples.
Counter argument – what others claim. Dismiss
Use anecdote, repetition, RQ, emotive, exaggeration, humour, similes, direct address
Speak to audience throughout: Do you think…? Imagine if you… I can see your thinking about it.
Finish with: Thank you for listening. Restate opinion.
How to guide
Organise points into small paragraphs
Big bold clear title: Are You Stressed?
Headings: Getting Good Sleep/Exercise
Sub- headings/logo
Bullet point section
Must be easy to read and clear
