Writing a letter (formal) and magnazine article

Question 1

For unknown/not close:

Dear Sir/Madam

Answer 1

Yours Faithfully

Question 2

For known/close:

Dear Mrs/Mr (Name)

Answer 2

Yours Sincerely

Question 3

Layout of address 
Road 
Area (e.g Penn)
City 
Post code

Answer 3

32 Willow Road,
Penn,
Wolverhampton.
WV4 7SF

Recipient name/company
Their address
June 10th 2022

Dear (insert),
(Start first sentence directly underneath the dear)

Question 4

Criteria (communication and organisation 12 marks)

Answer 4

• Discuss at least four relevant ideas
• Persuade/inform/explain
• extra: advise/argue
• Create a lively and engaging tone that is supportive, rather than preachy
• Employ at least 5 persuasive techniques that illuminate and enhance specific aspects of your argument e.g DAFORESTER

Question 5

Main Structure layout

At least 5 paragraphs

Answer 5

Title (for magazine only)
(Addresses and date for letter only)
Introduction - the current situation/express what
Paragraph 1 main point - ripple the main point into smaller relevant points
Paragraph 2 main point - ripple
Paragraph 3 main point -ripple
Conclusion

Question 6

Tracking structure

Answer 6

First- immediately, first and foremost,
Middle- furthermore, additionally, moreover
Last- lastly, finally, last but not least,

Question 7

Environment

Question 8

Complaint

Question 9

School

Question 10

Wolverhampton

Answer 10

Brimming with bars, pubs, restaurants
Pretty lights and decorations
Grand theatre
Centre of world

Question 11

VSSP criteria 8 marks

Answer 11

• Short sentence to create a sense of urgency/panic/immediacy
• Start sentences with a connective and follow with a comma e.g additionally and moreover
• Start sentences with a simile
• use some people believe…;others believe…sentences
• start at least two sentences with an adverb e.g ultimately, alarmingly
• use if … ,then … sentences
• check you have not used a comma when another punctuation mark may be more appropriate e.g - ; .
• Use at least six punctuation marks correctly , ‘ ? ! ; ( ) - : .
• pat special attention to spellings by proofreading each paragraph at least once
• write at least 30 sentences, and less lines in ratio of sentences:lines