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This half term our focus is on Transactional Writing.
The assessment will ask students to write a newspaper article.
Below are some revision suggestions to help you prepare!
Transactional Writing Assessment: Newspaper Article Revision Ideas
Look at other Newspaper Articles to see how they should be written and presented – what does a published one look like?
What are the headlines like? How d they catch your eye?
Is there a by-line? What does the by-line do?
What is their opening paragraph like? What does it do? Can you spot the 5Ws?
Can you spot the DAFORREST PIE techniques? How and why are they used?
Revise these terms so you know what they mean and how to include them in your work:
PAFF
DAFORREST PIE
5Ws
Use the following websites and videos to help revise:
BBC Bitesize: What are the features of a nespaper Article?
(https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z2yycdm/articles/z2gk9qt)
BBC Bitesize: How to write a Newspaper Article
(https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgqxwnb/articles/zbsbwty)
During the week before your exam, you will receive feedback about your previous assessment. Use the "Close the Gap" lesson to focus on skills you need to improve for this exam. Aim to achieve the target in your EBI.
If you have any questions, make sure you speak to your English teacher so they can help you.