Writing a letter | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

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Match the terminology with the correct definitions.
- form
  
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  the type of text ✓
- purpose
  
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  the reason for the writing ✓
- audience
  
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  the intended reader of the text ✓
What does it mean to persuade someone?
- to convince them of something ✓
- to show them their argument is silly
- to entertain them
- to offer a balanced point of view on a topic
What is the current voting age in the UK?
- 16
- 17
- 18 ✓
- 19
Match how the discourse markers would be used.
- firstly
  
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  to sequence ideas ✓
- futhermore
  
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  to introduce a new idea ✓
- however
  
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  to introduce an alternative idea ✓
- especially
  
  ⇔
  
  to emphasise an idea ✓
- consequently
  
  ⇔
  
  to show cause and effect ✓
- equally
  
  ⇔
  
  to make a comparison ✓
What does it mean to analyse a piece of writing?
- to plan and structure it appropriately
- to check and proof read it
- to examine its separate elements ✓
When we assess our writing, which two things do we do?
- We read it out loud
- We acknowledge what we did well. ✓
- We plan and proofread it
- We set targets for improvement ✓