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WritingWriting to Inform

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Writing to inform

Writing to inform is when you are presenting facts clearly, logically and in an unbiased way.

Whereas this example sentence describes the car:The sleek, silver hybrid car’s engine purred as she turnedthe key in the ignition.

Re-write this sentence so that it informs the reader about how to make tea instead.

Here is a description about how to make tea:Boiling water gently infuses the dried leaves in the teabag and creamy fresh milk can be added to change the taste.

For example, this sentence informs the reader:Hybrid cars combine petrol and electricity to create a car that uses both types of fuel.

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Writing to inform – example

When writing to inform you should remember to consider your audience. Think about who is likely to be reading the text and what they will know about the subject.

Read this informative text about church bell ringing and then answer the following questions.

‘You don’t need to be physically strong to ring a church bell. The bell is attached to a wheel and, when the rope is pulled, it spins 360 degrees and is stopped at the ‘balance point’…’

Why are inverted commas used on the term‘balance point’?

Who do you think is the intended audience of this text?

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