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What is directed writing?
What is directed writing?
Generally speaking, directed writing means to write with a clear purpose or for a particular audience.
In the context of the iGCSE First Language English exam, directed writing requires students to respond to a passage, such as an article, letter, or report, by crafting their own piece of writing in a specified format. The task aims to assess students' ability to understand and interpret the given material, extract relevant information, and then produce a coherent and effective written response. This might involve writing a letter, an article, a report, or another specified format based on the information from the provided passage. Crucially, directed writing tests not only the students' comprehension of the passage but also their ability to adapt and present that information in a new context, demonstrating both understanding and writing skills.
SUGGESTED TIME: 60 Minutes
SUGGESTED TIME: 60 Minutes
Things to Consider
Things to Consider
Text Types
Text Types
Feature Articles
Feature Articles
Feature articles can appear on websites, in magazines, or within blogs, among other platforms. A distinctive aspect of these articles is that they provide the writer's viewpoint on a subject after laying out a well-rounded discussion. In contrast to news reports, which primarily concentrate on facts and can also be found online, feature articles typically delve into human-interest angles. They highlight individuals' issues, achievements, or concerns. These articles can sometimes be informative, or they can be persuasive.
Informative writing explores and presents different sides of an argument or issue in a balanced and objective manner.
Persuasive writing seeks to argue strongly one way or another.
Speeches
Speeches
Speeches are given to a particular audience at a particular time, which will influence the types of choices the writer will make. Most speeches are given with the intention to persuade an audience; thus, they often contain rhetorical devices and appeals.
Letters
Letters
Letters are written with an individual person in mind. The choices that the writer will make is determined by their relationship between to that person person. For instance, if a letter is being written to a family member or a friend, the tone might be intimate, and the register might be informal. However, if the letter is being written to an employer, the tone is likely to be professional, and the register will be formal.
Why is this not a reading exam if we're responding to a text/s?
Why is this not a reading exam if we're responding to a text/s?
This is an important question to consider, and once you've understood the answer to this question, the requirements of the paper become more apparent. Look through the slides to understand the role that reading plays in this question.
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