📚 Part 1: Understanding PAFT

1. Match each PAFT element to its correct definition:

Purpose: ________________

Audience: ________________

Form: ________________

Tone: ________________

Definitions to use: The type of text (letter, article, speech) / The writer's attitude and voice / Who the text is written for / What the text aims to achieve

2. Which of these is an example of PURPOSE? (Circle one)

To persuade teenagers to recycle more

A formal letter

Parents and teachers

Serious and authoritative

3. Tick all the examples of FORM:

Newspaper article

To inform readers

Speech

Blog post

Humorous tone

✏️ Part 2: Text Analysis

Read this extract from a letter to a local newspaper:

"Dear Editor, I am writing to express my deep concern about the proposed closure of our town library. As a mother of three young children, I believe this decision will devastate our community's access to education and literacy support. The library serves over 200 families weekly and provides vital homework clubs for disadvantaged students. I urge all residents to attend the council meeting on 15th March to voice their opposition."

4. Identify the PURPOSE of this text:

5. Who is the primary AUDIENCE for this letter?

6. What is the FORM of this text?

7. Describe the TONE and give one example from the text to support your answer:

8. How do the PURPOSE and AUDIENCE work together in this text? Explain in 2-3 sentences:

🖊️ Part 3: Apply Your Understanding

9. Writing Task: Choose ONE scenario below and write a 100-word text that clearly demonstrates your understanding of PAFT:

A speech to Year 7 students about online safety

An article for a school magazine about healthy eating

A formal letter to your headteacher about improving school facilities

Before writing, plan your PAFT:

Purpose: _________________________________

Audience: _________________________________

Form: _________________________________

Tone: _________________________________

10. Write your text here (100 words):

Homework Task:

Find a non-fiction text (newspaper article, blog post, letter, or speech) and complete a PAFT analysis. Create a chart identifying the purpose, audience, form, and tone with specific examples from your chosen text. Then write a 100-word explanation of how these elements work together to influence the reader's response. Bring your analysis to the next lesson for discussion.