Ideas and planning: transactional (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Role of planning in transactional writing
Role of planning in transactional writing
Provides foundation & roadmap for well-structured pieces
4 types of transactional writing
4 types of transactional writing
Speeches, letters, articles, reports
3 key elements to consider for transactional writing task
3 key elements to consider for transactional writing task
Format, audience, purpose
Purpose of introduction in transactional writing
Purpose of introduction in transactional writing
Engage audience, present topic & stance, hook readers
4 strong opening techniques for transactional writing
4 strong opening techniques for transactional writing
Statistics, questions, anecdotes, bold statements
4 types of evidence to include in main body
4 types of evidence to include in main body
Factual evidence/stats, real-world examples, expert opinions, personal anecdotes
Why include opposing viewpoints in your argument
Why include opposing viewpoints in your argument
Strengthens your position & shows multiple perspectives
Purpose of conclusion in transactional writing
Purpose of conclusion in transactional writing
Bring argument full circle & end memorably
Where to position your strongest arguments
Where to position your strongest arguments
First and last (most memorable positions)
Key principle for maintaining relevance
Key principle for maintaining relevance
Every point must directly relate to the question
Nature of your plan during writing process
Nature of your plan during writing process
A guide, not a rigid contract - be flexible
How to choose evidence for your audience
How to choose evidence for your audience
Match evidence type to audience & argument needs