Transactional Writing x

Structure of each Transactional Writing format

Formal Letter

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