argue • persuade • advise

task one: You are studying 'Much Ado about Nothing' for your year 9 SATs and you think it would be a very good idea if the English teachers in your school performed the two set scenes in the drama theatre to help you understand and enjoy them. Write a formal letter to the head of English, Mrs Layhe, explaining your point of view and persuading her to arrange this performance.

Before you start, complete the following planning boxes.

form

what kind of writing must you produce?
eg, letter, newpaper article, story

How will this change the way you organise and complete your writing?

purpose

what specific job is your writing setting out to do?
eg, persuade, inform

How will this purpose change the way you write?

 

audience

who is going to read your writing?
eg an individual, the general reader, your teacher, your friends

How will your knowledge of your audience change the way you write?

tone

How will your voice feel when you read your piece aloud?
eg friendly, amusing, angry, cool and informative.

How will this affect the way you choose the language of your writing?

 


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Paragraph five: