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DIRECTED WRITING

Aspects of Directed Writing Task :

Assimilation: Collection of Ideas from the two texts shares

Development : Of ideasParaphrase: Write it in your own words

Personal Opinion: Integrate your thoughts in your development as long as it is a sensitive evaluation from the thoughts shared in the texts.

Plan using FAPP (use for any directed writing component )

F - Format

A - Audience

P - Purpose

P - Perspective

SPEECH

Directed writing component that can come in paper 1 and 2.

 

Example Q. Imagine that you are a student of a school which is considering whether or not to demolish an old building on its site. Write the speech you give to a meeting of local people, expressing your views.

STEP 1 :  Read the question and do the FAPP

F Form - Speech 

A Audience - Local people so accordingly decide on tone and language  

P Purpose - Give your view - building should or should not be demolished - evaluate your views - whether it will benefit or not benefit the locals

P Perspective - of a pupil/student

Format

Introduction

Body par 1: Bullet 1/Point given in the question

Body par 2: Bullet 2/Point given in the question

Body par 3: Bullet 3/Point given in the question

Conclusion

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Use the following in your speech :

Rhetorical Techniques and Quotes/Metaphors or stylistic devices

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Logos : Facts, Examples and Statistics

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Ethos: Emotive Words, Alliteration, Tricolon, Rhetorical Question, Anaphora (Speech)I have a dream where ….I have a dream…I have a dream….

 

Tricolon/Rule of Three: The class is vibrant, communicative and enthusiastic. Waking up early helps us in Blood Circulation, Being active and Feel Confident.

 

Pathos: Credibility – Who you are?

Organisation

Plan where you want to finish your speech and how you will get there before you start writing – the structure of a speech is usually in three parts. For example:

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1. An opening that grabs your audience's attention and makes the overall topic of your speech clear – for example, pose a question to the audience where you can predict the answer.

2.A well-structured, supported and developed argument – for example, to support your argument you might use real life examples or anecdotes.

3..A powerful conclusion – for example, group your final words or ideas in threes to help make them memorable or end with a thought- provoking question or image and thank your audience for listening.

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Organise your ideas into paragraphs as appropriate – this will help you to develop and support your points convincingly, to build your argument and/or offer a full explanation of a particular point of view.

 

Show the connections between ideas in sentences and paragraphs – where a new point or idea follows on from what you have already said you might use linking words or phrases such as, ‘in addition’, ‘likewise’ or ‘similarly’.

Language

  •  Think about the audience that the speech is for – are you giving your speech to a group of people you know, or do not know, or a mixture of both? If you know your audience well, you may be able to relax a little, but a speech is still a formal kind of talk and would usually not include slang

  • Whether your audience is likely to disagree with what you say – you will need to consider any possible objections and deal with them. Use language carefully to make objections seem less significant; for example, using phrases like ‘A few people may still think, however’

  • The reason you are giving this speech and how you feel about this topic – try to imagine the words of your speech as you would speak them out loud. Your tone of voice must match your message, so choose words that appeal to the emotions of your listeners. Focus on what you want your audience to know and feel by the end of your speech

  • How to engage your listeners – for example, you might use inclusive words or phrases like ‘we’, ‘all of us’ and ‘our’ to make your listeners feel that you are all on the same side.

ARTICLE

The purpose of an article is often to inform and persuade the reader. Articles give the reader information about a certain topic, bringing together and discussing different perspectives to provide a balanced argument which lets the reader make up their own mind about the topic.

Organisation

When organising your article, plan a logical progression beforehand. Typically, articles comprise three main sections:

1. An introduction to captivate the reader's interest and present your argument or main points,

2. A middle section to elaborate on relevant and intriguing aspects of the topic,

3.And a conclusion to consolidate your points and leave the reader with a clear understanding of the argument or viewpoints you wish to convey.

  • Arrange your ideas into paragraphs as appropriate—this facilitates the development and substantiation of your points, enabling you to construct a compelling argument or provide a comprehensive explanation of a particular perspective.

  • To provide readers with a quick overview of your article's content, craft a suitable headline and consider employing subheadings sparingly. Well-chosen subheadings can aid in capturing and maintaining reader attention while succinctly summarising the main points being made.

  • Demonstrate the connections between ideas in sentences and paragraphs—employ linking words or phrases such as "in addition," "likewise," or "similarly" to smoothly transition from one point or idea to the next, ensuring coherence and clarity throughout your article.

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