PersuasiveBeginner
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Persuade readers to buy, join or try something using strong hooks and clear benefits.
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Practical and FunctionalBeginner
Advice Sheet
Give clear, helpful tips so the reader knows what to do and why it matters.
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Diary Entry
Share personal thoughts and feelings about an event in a first-person voice.
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Discussion
Explore both sides of an issue fairly before reaching a balanced conclusion.
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Guide
Explain how to do something or what to expect using clear, organised information.
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Letter / Email
Write a clear message to a real person using the right greeting, purpose and closing.
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Narrative / Creative
Tell an imaginative story with characters, setting, conflict and a satisfying ending.
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Learn FormatInformativeIntermediate
News Report
Inform readers about an event using facts, the 5Ws and H, and an objective tone.
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Persuasive
Convince the reader to agree with your view using reasons, evidence and strong language.
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Review
Evaluate a book, film, place or product with clear judgements and supporting details.
Lesson 4 minPractice 30 min
Learn FormatPersuasiveIntermediate
Speech
Speak directly to an audience to inform, inspire or persuade them.
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Description
Paint a vivid picture of a person, place or object using sensory detail.
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Interview Script
Create a realistic question-and-answer conversation that reveals useful information.
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Procedure
Explain how to complete a task using ordered steps and precise language.
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Informative Report
Present factual information about a topic in a clear, organised and objective way.
Lesson 9 minPractice 30 min
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Explanation
Explain how or why something happens using a clear sequence of causes and effects.
Lesson 4 minPractice 30 min
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Brochure
Promote a place, event or service with appealing information and a clear invitation.
Lesson 10 minPractice 30 min
Learn FormatCreative and PersonalIntermediate
Personal Narrative
Retell a real personal experience with reflection and emotional detail.
Lesson 6 minPractice 30 min
Learn FormatCreative and PersonalAdvanced
Script
Write dialogue and stage directions for a short performance or scene.
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Learn FormatCreative and PersonalBeginner
Autobiographical Recount
Chronicle real events from your life in time order with personal comment.
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