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Writing for Purpose and Audience

Think about why you are writing and who will read your words. Complete the short activities, then plan and write a formal letter and an informal message.

Purpose, audience and language

1.Match each kind of writing with the audience it is most likely intended for.

A letter applying for a part-time job
A quick message about weekend plans
A report explaining your research
An invitation to a family celebration

Friends and relatives
A hiring manager
A close friend
A course tutor or assessor

2.Select all the features that are generally suitable for a formal letter to a business.

Complete sentences
Abbreviations such as “u” and “lol”
Polite, professional vocabulary
Slang expressions
Careful punctuation

3.In your own words, explain one important difference between formal and informal writing.

Formal writing: request work experience

Imagine you are completing a course and would like to gain work experience at a local business. Write to the business manager to make a clear, courteous request.

4.Plan your letter. Note its purpose, the person who will read it, and at least two details that would help the manager consider your request.

5.Write a formal letter to the business manager requesting work experience for your course. Use a suitable greeting and sign-off, explain your request, and include relevant details.

Informal writing: share an experience

Imagine you have just been to an exciting event. Write a message to a friend about what happened. You may choose a sports match, concert, festival or another event.

6.Plan your message by stating why you are writing, who will read it, and two or more details about the event you could share.

7.Write an informal message to a friend about an exciting event you attended recently. Include details that help your friend picture the experience and use a tone suited to someone you know well.

8.Compare the language and organisation you used in your formal letter and your informal message. Give at least one difference.