Thursday 26 April 2012

Formats for Directed Writing


Formal Letter

Sender’s Address

Date

Recipient’s Name
Designation
Address
 
Dear _________,

Subject:

Introduction

Body (Three content points)
Make three Paragraphs

Conclusion

Yours truly,
Sign
Full Name


Informal Letter

Sender’s Address

Date

Dear _________,

Introduction

Body (Three content points)
Make three Paragraphs

Conclusion

Yours truly,
Name

Report Writing

To: [Name of Recipient]
       [Position/ Title]
From: [Name of Writer]
            [Position/ Title/ Class]
[Date]
[Title]: Underline the title
Introduction
Body (Three content points)
Make three Paragraphs
Conclusion: Provide a clear conclusion and finish off strongly
[Signature]

Account

Heading (optional)

Introduction

Body (Three content points)
Make three Paragraphs

Conclusion

Written by,
Name
Date

Speech

Dear Friends/ teachers/ classmates,
Good morning/ evening

Introduction

Body (Three content points)
Make three Paragraphs

Conclusion

Newspaper Report

Headline
By Line (Name of writer)

Dateline( City, Date:)
E.g. Karachi, 28th March: Introduction

Body (Three content points)
Make three Paragraphs

Conclusion
------------------------------------------------------------
If you are asked to end properly, then end like this:
Written by,
Sign
Date

Newspaper Article

Headline
By Line (Name of writer)

Introduction

Body (Three content points)
Make three Paragraphs

Conclusion
--------------------------------------------------------------
If you are asked to end properly, then end like this:
Written by,
Sign
Full name
Date

Leaflet

Heading

Introduction

Sub Headings 1

Body (1st content point)

Sub Headings 2

Body (2nd content point)

Sub Headings 3

Body (3rd content point)

Conclusion

Contact Details:
Cell number
Email address

.....................................................................................................


Tips for Directed Writing


·  Read the question thoroughly.
·  Follow the given instructions.
·  Begin and end properly.
·  The given situation should be
     reiterated in the introduction and
       description of content points should be
           started from second paragraph.
· Justify each and every content point.
      Make separate paragraph for every
          content point .
· Use wide vocabulary.
· Do mention date.
·  Use appropriate tone and register.








Friday 19 August 2011


WRITING A SPEECH


Ø  Step1
Calculate how much time your speech should take. Try to keep your speech concise yet informative.

Ø  Step2
Think about your audience and let your awareness of the audience shape the tone of your speech as you write it.

Ø  Step3
Begin with an introduction that establishes who you are, what your purpose is, what you'll be talking about and how long you're going to take. You may want to include a joke, story or interesting fact to clutch the audience's concentration.

Ø  Step4
Organize your information into three to seven main points and prioritize them according to significance and effectiveness.

Ø  Step5
Delete points that aren't crucial to your speech.

Ø  Step6
Start with your most important point; then go to your least important point and move slowly back toward the most important. For example, if you have five points with No. 5 being the most important and No. 1 being the least important, your presentation order would be 5-1-2-3-4.

Ø  Step7
Add support to each point using statistics, facts, examples, anecdotes, quotations or other supporting material.

Ø  Step8
Connect your introduction, points and conclusions together with smooth transitions.

Ø  Step9
Write a conclusion that summarises each of your points, restates your main purpose and leaves the audience with a lasting impression.

Wednesday 17 August 2011



Formal or Business letter

1)      Write your address on left hand side.
2)      Leave a line and mention the date.
3)      Write the name and address of the person or firm to whom the letter is to
      be sent on the left hand side after leaving a line.
4)   Leave one line and begin your letter with salutation, e.g. Dear Sir or   
      Madam.
5)   Leave a line and mention the aim of the letter, e.g.
6)   Leave a line to start off your letter.
7)   Body of the letter:
  • Keep your letter as brief and clear as possible.
  • Get to the point and do not squander time with unnecessary introduction.
  • Do not leave the reader wondering what you want him to do.
  • Give only such information as is essential, in the correct order.
  • Be polite at all times.
  • If your letter is a reply, give the date and reference of the letter to which you are replying, e.g. RE: Goods on order.
8)      Complimentary close. For instances:
·         Yours sincerely,
·         Yours truly,
·         Yours faithfully,
·         Yours obediently,
9)      Signature after leaving a line.
10)  In the end jot down your full name.
11)  Check your letter for accuracy of facts, punctuation, spellings, and grammar.

Sunday 14 August 2011

Informal or Friendly Letter

1)      Write your address on the top right or left side.
2)      Put the date under the address after leaving a line.
3)      Leave a line and put greetings.
4)      Body of the letter

a)      Introduction:
Ø  It was wonderful to see your letter in the mailbox.
Ø  Thanks for your letter which I received last Sunday.
Ø  How are you and your family keeping?
Ø  What a pleasant surprise to hear from you after all this time.
Ø  I have just received your letter and replying immediately      because…..
Ø  I was in state of euphoria to get your letter yesterday. I had not expected to hear from you so soon

b)      Purpose:
   Give reason which prompted you to write the letter. Use short sentences with      
   direct language. Use correct grammar, spellings and punctuation.

c)       Conclusion:
       End your letter with a polite wish. For instance:
Ø  I shall be looking forward to hear from you soon.
Ø  Hope you will reply as soon as possible.
Ø  Please give my regards to……
Ø  Keep smiling and all the best.

5)      Courteous leave taking
Ø  Yours sincerely,      / Yours affectionately,    /With love,

6)      Jot down your name.