Paper 2 30 Minutes/20 marks

Letter Writing

Paper 2 30 Minutes/20 marks

So, how should a letter be structured?

• 4-5 paragraphs• Appropriate tone• Rhetorical devices? This depends on the

purpose of the letter • Correct layout• Introductory paragraph• Conclusion

Paper 2 30 Minutes/20 marks

ChecklistHas/is the letter…

1. Used the correct tone and language?2. The correct length?3. Summarised the reason for writing in the first

sentence?4. Used persuasive features? AFOREST5. Concluded the purpose of the letter in the last

paragraph?

Paper 2 30 Minutes/20 marks

Helpful InformationLetter Writing

Paper 2 30 Minutes/20 marks

• Fluency• Fluent and clear paragraphs are very important in the

marking schemes and can gain you additional marks in your exam.

• To write in a fluent and clear way, you need to vary your writing style.

• Try to avoid a mechanical style of writing – "The party will be on Wednesday night." – "It will start at 9pm. It will finish at 12pm."

• Vary the start of your sentences – "The party will take place at..." – "The celebrations start at 9pm..."

• Make your points clearly – Always stick to the point of the question – Make sure you answer it correctly

Paper 2 30 Minutes/20 marks

• To get a high grade, you'll need to use the following techniques:

• Tense - a persuasive letter is normally written in the simple present tense, eg "As a student of Westerleigh High School, I am writing to ask you..."

• Linking language - use logical conjunctions such as therefore, furthermore, because etc.

• Clarity - repeat or reiterate your main point in the concluding paragraph

• Audience - show you are aware of the audience. Include details that are familiar to the reader. Share some memories of events and people. Mention how the school has changed over the years. Begin the letter with the recipient's name and title.

• Structure - In your first paragraph, outline what you are going to say in your letter. In the body of the letter, explain your reasons for writing. In your conclusion, you should try to summarise what you have said.