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Grade 3 Writing - Writing Letters, Narratives and Persuasive Writing

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Formal letter writing is when writing seriously to businesses or companies. Letter writing is still an important skill even though we all send emails nowadays.

Because formal letters are less common than ever, you might think it's not worth playing this quiz or learning how to write formally. You will regret this when it comes to applying for jobs - most large reputable companies still choose interviewees based not only on a CV, but also the formal letter attached with it.

What should you include in a narrative or short story?

Facts

Definitions

Characters

Opinions

Characters are a part of the narrative or short story

What should you include in a piece of informative writing?

Definitions

Plot

How you feel about the topic

A problem

An informative piece of writing will include definitions

What should you include in an opinion piece?

A solution

Plot

Reasons

Characters

An opinion piece will have your opinion in it and reasons to support it

How will a piece of informative writing look?

In paragraphs

A few sentences

One big paragraph

Pictures

An informative writing piece will have several paragraphs

What does the abbreviation 'RSVP' mean?

Please don't reply

Please reply

You may reply by free post

Please use the return envelope

RSVP stands for a French phrase, 'répondez, s'il vous plaît': which means 'please reply'. The person sending you the invitation requires you to tell them whether you wish to accept or decline the invitation to an event, e.g. a wedding. Etiquette demands that you reply!

What would be included in the first sentence in an opinion piece?

Many reasons

Linking words

Conclusion

Your opinion

The opinion should be near the first part of an opinion piece

What is included in a narrative or short story writing?

Opinions

Fact

Definitions

Plot

Narrative writing or short stories will include a plot

What salutation would you use to greet Mrs. Mary Jones?

Dear Mary Jones,

Dear Madam Jones,

Dear Mrs. Jones,

Dear Mrs. Mary Jones,

If you know the person's surname, use it without the first name. If you didn't know the person's name you would write 'Dear Sir' or 'Dear Madam'

What subscription would you use to end your letter to Mrs. Mary Jones?

Yours Sincerely,

Yours sincerely,

Yours faithfully,

Yours Faithfully,

This would be followed directly underneath by your signature, and underneath that: your name enclosed in brackets. DON'T spell 'sincerely' wrongly! If you didn't know the person's name, you would write 'Yours faithfully'

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What is included in an informative writing piece?

Setting

Problems

Solution

Facts

Facts are often included in an informative writing piece

Author: Amy Flanders