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Situational Writing Tasks 10 marks Language 20 marks (Step 2: Understand…
Situational Writing
Tasks 10 marks
Language 20 marks
Step 1: Read everything
Step 2: Understand what are required
Highlight all tasks
Know the purpose
Who is the audience?
Understand the context
Email
Report
Letter
Formal
Informal
Speech
Scoping
Can you narrow your scope?
An exercise for students to brainstorm
Relevant content
Relevant expressions
I am writing this letter to complain about
I wish to express my dissatisfaction about
I look forward to hearing from you
In view of the circumstances
Under the circumstances
I must insist that
I expect that you will look into the matter
Step 3: Plan
Write Outline
1 idea in 1 paragraph
Use linking words
First, second, third
In addition
Last but not least
Introduction
Paraphrase purpose & tasks clearly
Introduce yourself if necessary
Provide a context e.g. why you are writing
Concluding paragraph
What you want your reader to do
I hope to...
I look forward...
Your next action
any loose end to tie up?
Thank the reader
Complimentary close
Yours faithfully
If the letter begins with Dear Sir, Dear Sirs, Dear Madam, or Dear Sir/Madam
Yours sincerely
If the letter begins with a personal name, e.g. Dear Mr James, Dear Mrs Robinson, or Dear Ms Jasmin
Best wishes
A letter to someone you know well may close with this
Step 4: Write
1st draft will not be perfect
Get all your points and thoughts on paper
Step 5: Check
Did you stray from purpose, audience & context?
Are all tasks fulfilled?
Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation
Read again if there is time
I can give students an example
With blanks for them to fill in
Or convert it into an editing exercise