writing revision ni2

8/2/2019 Writing Revision NI2

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WRITING

A REVISION OF (most) FORMATS

By Pili A.M.

NI 2


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INFORMAL LETTERS

your addressthe date

Dear (a first name),

Start: say something friendly (e.g. How are you? Im fine although Ihave far too much work to do OR Great to hear from you. Im soexcited about your visit to see me.)

Body: say what you have to say.

Finish: Looking forward to seeing you/ hearing from you.

Best wishes orLove,your name


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INFORMAL EMAILSFrom: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Subject: something relevant

HiJohn,

Start: say something friendly, refer back to a previous email...

Body: say what you have to say. Deal with all the points & organisesimilar information together; use linkers and structures of the level

Finish: Looking forward to seeing you/ hearing from you.

Best wishes orLove,

your name


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FORMAL LETTERSyour address

The company's addressdate

Dear Sir / Madam,

INTRODUCTION: Give your reason forenquire about.../ express my

(if you're applying for a job or complaining,the advertisement or

BODY: Give details, reasons, examples

FINISH: I look forward to hearing from you

Yours faithfully,(signature)Your name and surname

your addressThe company's address

date

Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Smith,

writing: I am writing to complain about.../opinion about.../ apply for.../ request...remember to say when & where you sawbought the product)

... AND ask for what you want

/ meeting you / seeing you...

Yours sincerely,(signature)Your name and surname

Remember not to use contractions or colloquial

expressions. And, please, be polite!


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FORMAL EMAILSFrom: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Subject: be brief and to the point

Dear Mr/Ms Jones OR Dear Sir/Madam,

Start: give your reason for writing, refer back to a previous email...

Body: State your point clearly, be factual. Organise information intoparagraphs (topic sentence + reasons, examples...); use linkers andstructures of the level. Be polite (i.e. indirect questions, passives)!

Finish: I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely OR Yours faithfully,

your name AND surname Formal or semi-formal style


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DESCRIPTIONS

INTRODUCTION: general information, reasonsfor describing this person/place/event...

BODY: characteristics, parts and history (if it's a

place or an object), appropriate tenses (somepassives), specific vocabulary

CONCLUSION: comments or feelings

Use varied adjectives, a semi-formal

style, varied linkers/structures/vocabulary


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OPINION vs. FOR/AGAINST

INTRODUCTION: youropinion

BODY: different viewpoints(topic sentence with reasons

& examples), well linked; Tomy mind...It seems to methat...As far as I amconcerned...The way I see it..

CONCLUSION: restate your

opinion Formal style (no personal

examples, no contractions, nocolloquial expressions). Usepassives...

INTRODUCTION: generalremarks, NOT your opinion

BODY: (topic sentence withreasons & examples), welllinked;

- points for

- points against

CONCLUSION: your opinionOR a balanced summary

Formal style: no stronglanguage (I know...), nocontractions, no colloquialexpressions, or short

sentences. Use passives...


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NEWS REPORTS

HEADLINE: short & catchy

INTRODUCTION: summarises the event: When?Where? Who?

BODY: 2 or more paragraphs describing the event(details, accurate facts...)

CONCLUSION: comments on the event, actions tobe taken, future developments...

Formal, objective & impersonal (no feelings)

Past tenses, passives, reported speech...


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NOTES & NOTICES

Greet the person Make your point (thank,

explain, apologise, inform,suggest...). Be polite, directand clear.

Use abbreviations &contractions

Regards (With love / Seeyou soon/)

Sign

Be brief and clear

Use bullets or newparagraphs for each point

You can omit pronouns,auxiliares

Use abbreviations (a.s.a.p.Tel. no.)


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REVIEWS

INTRODUCTION: background information (title,author, type, setting...)

BODY:

- Main points of the plot (chronologically)- General comments on plot / characters/ acting...

CONCLUSION: recommendation (explain yourreasons)

Formal or semiformal style Use varied adjectives, (normally) present

tenses, passives, reported speech, relativeclauses...

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