DEAR GR 8S. PLEASE DO ALL THE WRITING TASKS. YOU CAN DO ONE A DAY.

WRITE A RECIPE PG. 129

WRITE YOUR FAVOURITE RECIPE

Write a recipe of your favourite snack, meal or drink. Use the model above to guide your layout Create simple and compound sentences in the method section. Write between 90 and 100 words overall. Follow the writing process:

STEP ONE: PLANUse a mind map to record your ideas in key words.

STEP TWO: FIRST DRAFTUse a road map to draft your recipe.

RECIPE – ROAD MAP

TITLE – Name of recipeINGREDIENTS - 2 cups of milk

1 egg 2 teaspoons …. Etc.

METHOD – Mix the milk and sugar together in a bowl. Gently add … Etc.

STEP THREE: REVISE Check format Instruction words to begin each step. Different types of sentences – simple and compound.

STEP FOUR: EDIT Check the following: spelling Punctuation Number of words

STEP FIVE: PUBLISH

The DO’S

Write in plain English. Do not use jargon or names of ingredients which are not known to the world. Be specific, give clear instructions.

Simple way of writing -Wash and cut tomatoes. Better way of writing -Wash and finely chop/slice tomatoes. You need to be specific and give clear instructions to your reader about the actions, while making a dish.

Repeat the Ingredients. It’s good to repeat the ingredients which you added in the same sequence -as you have done while cooking rather than saying add all the ingredients (because that’s not how you actually cook).

Learn Verbs/ Actions. Learn words which describe the actions of cooking, e.g. “Sprinkle” and “Drizzle” are two different words with different meanings. So are finely chopped, chopped and sliced. These actions will help the reader to imagine the way you have made the recipe.

Write in Separate and Short Steps. Write clear steps in sequence just like how you actually made your recipe. Don’t try to put everything in one step.

Use Correct Punctuation. Use those commas and full stops. If you have put a full stop ( . ) begin from a new line and step of the recipe. It is annoying to see lots of commas and full stops in a single sentence.

End off the Recipe. Because all is well that ends well! At the end of your recipe, finish with steps such as - the serving (how to serve), garnishing (how to garnish) and storing (if required) steps. It makes your recipe look complete.Source:https://www.plattershare.com/article/how-to-write-the-perfect-recipe-do-s-and-don-ts

The DON’TS

No WhatsApp lingo/Shortcuts please. You are not chatting with your buddy. Don’t use “U” (for you), “N” (for and), “thn”, “becoz”, “ii”, “gotta”, “gonna” -the list goes on…

Do NOT copy and paste a recipe from the internet or copy one from a book/magazine. I will notice!

Instructions pg. 131

Think of a place in your area that you like going to. Imagine someone outside your house asks you for directions to this place. Write down the instructions you would give this person. Follow the instructions below:

Write the directions form your home to your favourite place in your area. Begin each direction on a new line. Include road names and landmarks in your directions. Use verbs and prepositions of place. Give your text a heading: How to get to … Write 90 – 100 words.

Follow the writing process: STEP ONE: PLAN

Use a mind map to record your ideas in key words.

STEP TWO: FIRST DRAFTUse a road map to draft your DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS – ROAD MAP

TITLE – How to get to …DIRECTIONS – 1. Walk to … 2. Turn left at the corner …

3. Etc.

STEP THREE: REVISE Check format Instruction words to begin each step.

STEP FOUR: EDIT Check the following: spelling Punctuation Number of words

STEP FIVE: PUBLISH

WRITTEN SPEECH PG. 45CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS.

PREPARE TO SPEAK TO TEENAGERS THE SAME AGE AS YOU

WRITE 6 SHORT PARAGRAPHS. (140 -160 WORDS)

INTRODUCTION – 1 PARAGRAPH BODY – 4 PARARGRAPHS CONCLUSION – 1 PARAGRAPH PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING:

AUDIENCE, REGISTER AND STYLE CHOICE OF WORDS AND LANGUAGE STRUCTURE FORMAT

TOPICS:1. LIVE EVERY MOMENT2. NEVER GIVE UP BECAUSE GREAT THINGS TAKE TIME

3. ATTITUDE COUNTS

SPEECH WRITING ROAD MAPGet the attention and interest of your audience. The introduction is extremely important. Use the following techniques to make it impressive.RELATE the Topic to the AudienceBring the topic home to your listeners. They will be more likely to be interested if the topic relates to their personal lives. Keep the target audience in mind. Include a personal account. They should be able to say “Hey, I know that!”

STARTLE our AudienceSharing a shocking statistic or making a bold statement will grab the attention of your audience as well as introduce them to your topic. You can also include quotes from experts.

QUESTION the AudienceAsking a rhetorical question or a series of questions is another way to get the attention of your listeners. Keep in mind it’s not a question and answer session. They are not meant to give you the answer immediately.

Draw your audience into your speech with statements or action that piques their curiosity. If it is something about education you could hit on the board, imitate your teacher etc. The gesture should relate to the topic.

Begin with a QUOTATIONBeginning with a quote from a famous writer or book, from a poem or song, from a television show or movie is another way to arouse the interest of your listeners. It must relate to your side of the argument.

Tell a STORY We all love stories and they work well in your introduction. Be sure that your story relates to your topic and you are not just telling it for a laugh.

Tell a JOKEIf it is a more light-hearted topic, use a short joke to grab the readers’ attention.

Greet your audience: Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen …

Introduce your topic

AVOID SAYING: My name is Thabo and today I am going to speak about Teenage Brand Snobs. BORING!!! Here is a better introduction: “Mommmm, I need knew clothes for the casual day at school, but I tell you now that if it is not Guess, Levis, or Diesel, I won’t wear it!

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, band name crazy – that is what teenagers today can rightly be called.

The English proverb is not said in vain: Rather dead than out of style.

Do you think that I am over exaggerating? I will convince you through the next four standpoints.

BODY

Tell your story.1. Make a point and explain your point2. Make a second point and explain your point3. Make a third point and explain your point4. Make a fourth point and explain your point

USE TRANSITIONS WORDS (and, in addition to, moreover, besides, furthermore, first, second, finally, as well as, likewise, in fact, as a result) TO LINK YOUR POINTS

CONCLUSION Tell the audience why you believe in what you have shared.

End with a powerful statement that links to your title and leaves the audience thinking.

INFORMAL LETTER PG. 65INSTRUCTIONSYOUR LETTER MUST BE SINCEREWRITE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGEWRITE THE DATE BELOW YOUR ADDRESS.LEAVE A LINE OPEN AND WRITE THE SALUTATION / GREETING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE.USE THE APPROPRIATE SIGN-OFFPAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING:

AUDIENCE, REGISTER AND STYLE CHOICE OF WORDS AND LANGUAGE STRUCTURE FORMAT

Your letter should be 140-160 words

1. Due to the spread of the COVID 19 Virus you are afraid to go back to school. Write a letter to your friend, voicing your fears and opinion about the reopening of schools.

2. You spent the holiday at a friend’s house. Write a letter to thank him or her.

3. Write an informal letter to the future you, telling him/her about your fears and dreams. This letter will be opened on your class reunion 20 years later.

4. Write a letter to a pen-pal who lives overseas and describe your life here in South Africa. You may write about your life under COVID 19 lockdown or before the lockdown.

Immediately below the sign off, you only write your name.