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9.4.1 Functional Writing
English · Grade 11 · 6 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- describe the format, specific purpose and target audience for a book reviews, synopses, investigative reports, and simple research reports in preparation for writing
- write book reviews, synopses, investigative reports, and simple research reports for varied purposes
- value the importance of book reviews, synopses, investigative reports, and simple research reports in communication
Key questions
“Why is it important to collect and organise information before writing?”
“How are book reviews different from synopsis?”
“How does understanding the purpose of a report help us choose the right words and format?”
Lessons
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Writing a book review
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizWrite a book review with the right structure and tone.
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Writing a synopsis
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizWrite a synopsis of a book, story or film.
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Writing a report
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizWrite a factual report.
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Writing a blurb
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizWrite a blurb that attracts readers without revealing the ending.
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Choosing between reviews, synopses and reports
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizChoose and write the appropriate text for a given purpose.
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Revising and publishing texts about reading
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRevise and publish written responses to reading and answer the key inquiry.