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Make a diagram about types of writing
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1. Identify the types of writing page 4 and 5






2. What is a rubric?

A rubric is the piece of information than contains the composition instructions which will help you decide what you will write about.


3. What do the key words and phrases indicate?


They identify the imaginary situation, theimaginary reader, type of writing and the specific topics.


4. Read the article and identify the situation, the reader, the type of writing and the specific topics.


The imaginary situation: Who you are, what has happened, what you write about.
The imaginary reader: The style depends of the reader and could be formal, informal or semiformal.
Types of writing:Articles, letters and reports.
Specific topics: What do you should include in your answer.


5. How many parts does writing have?


Introduction: It is a general idea of composition
Main Body: Where you developed the ideas of a composition
Conclusion: Summarize the main idea of the subject, or put your final ideas.


6. Read the paragraphs and write theappropriate topic sentences.


Topic sentences: has the main idea about composition has evidences and justifications and supporting ideas in general. LOOK PAGE (EXAMPLES)


7. Read the topic sentences and write 3 supporting ideas.


Just supporting ideas page 9


8. Linking words (page 10)


Short time: When, whenever, as soon as, possible, while, before, after.List of points of show sequence: Firstly, just start with, to star with, next, finally, add, more points, furthermore, moreover, in addition to, and, also, what is more.
Show cause or effect: Because, since, as a result, so, consequently.
Give examples: For example, for instance, such as, specially.
Show contrast: But, however, on the other hand, despite. Though.Introduce a conclusion: all in all, to conclude, to sum up, finally.
Whatever all the ever are informal.


9. Writing techniques how can we make a composition more interesting to the reader?


• Address the reader directly
• Use direct speech
• Use a rhetorical question
• You can start a narrative by setting the scene
• Use a variety ofadjectives, adverbs and verbs




10. Read the following information and identify which writing technique the writer has use in each. (page 11 exercise 18)




11. Complete: Formal style is a characterized by:


✓ Formal expressions
✓ Advanced vocabulary
✓ Longer sentences
✓ Formal linking words / phrases
✓ No use short forms
✓ Impersonaltone
✓ Use of the passive
✓ Factual presentation of the information


12. Complete: Informal style is characterized by:


✓ Colloquial expressions
✓ Frequent use of short forms
✓ Informal phrasal verbs
✓ Simple linking words / phrases
✓ Shorter sentences
✓ Personal tone
✓ Descriptive tone


13.Complete: Semiformal style is characterized by:

✓ Less formal language
✓ Less frequent use of short forms
✓ Formal linking words / phrases or the passive
✓ Respectful
✓ Polite tone




14. What style of writing should you use in the following situations
The writing style you should use (informal, formal or semi-formal), depends on who you are writing toInformal letters: when you are writing to someone you know well
✓ Address, date
You address in the top.
✓ Greeting
Dear John
✓ Informal language
I’ve been meaning to write to you for ages
✓ Ending
Yours/ love/ best wishes / regards
Formal letters: when you are writing to someone you do not know very...