OCR Cambridge
Award/Certificate
in English
Entry Level 1–3 and Level 1 and 2
Writing to Compose
Entry Level 3
texts
Level 1
texts
Level 2
Unit 14 (05440) – Plan and sequence
Unit 21 (05441) – Plan and sequence
Unit 28 (05442) – Plan and adapt texts
Writing to Compose
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Why people write
•
The style of writing
•
The order you write in
Why people write
Writing is a skill that you will use in everyday life:
School
Work
College
With friends,
relatives and
loved ones.
Whether in a text message to a friend or a letter applying
for a job, writing is part of your life.
Why people write
To let someone know something, but what we write and
how we write it are important things to know.
There must be
a reason why
you are
writing.
You must know
who you are
writing to.
Why people write
For example, a friend to
invite them to a party…
… or to the manager of a
phone shop to complain about
your
new phone.
This helps you decide on the words and the tone you use.
The style of writing
Is it
interesting
for the
reader?
Format letter,
email,
article or
memo
Formal - no
shortened
words or
slang
Purpose what are
you trying
to do?
Language slang or full
English?
Informal to a friend
or relative
The order you write in
When you are start writing, you need to be clear why you are
writing.
The introduction – why are
you writing, how could you
Dear Mr Cooper
start?
I would like to complain about
The main bit – What are the
the phone I bought, the yellow
good parts and the main point
C24. The keys keep sticking.
you want to write about?
Conclusion – what is the last I would like a replacement
thing you want to say to make
phone.
sure people understand your
Yours sincerely
writing?
Kate Preston
The end – if you write a letter,
you need to make sure you
use
the right ending.
The order you write in
When you are start writing, you need to be clear why you are
writing.
The introduction – why are
you writing, how could you
Hi Joe
start?
The main bit – What are the
Yes great would love to
good parts and the main point
come to the party.
you want to write about?
See you at the party on
Conclusion – what is the last
Saturday
thing you want to say to make
sure people understand your
Bye
writing?
Kate x
The end – if you write a letter ,
you need to make sure you
use
the right ending.
What will you cover…
This presentation just concentrates on Writing to Compose,
but you may also look at other English skills you will need to
be successful as well.
This helps you understand how each skill is used together
with other skills, and helps you use your English skills in
everyday life.
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