Transactional Writing 1
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of these options are considered to be transactional writing?
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2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Transactional writing which aims to tell the reader about something they don't know, or to add to their knowledge, is known as __________ writing.
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How would you describe writing to advise? You could include words such as 'help' 'decide' 'options' and 'ideas'.
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To help people decide what to do - these texts may give ideas and options.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an instructional text?
to amuse the reader or make them enjoy reading the text
to make a case for something - these texts may be one-sided
to tell the reader how to do something, ordered step-by-step
to influence the viewpoint of the reader - texts may be biased
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How would you describe the term transitional words ?
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Transitional words (also called linking words, connecting words, or transition words) are used to link together different ideas in your text. They help the reader to follow your arguments by expressing the relationships between different sentences or parts of a sentence.
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • Ungraded
Why might you use the personal pronoun 'you' when writing a piece of instructional or advisory text?
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The personal pronoun 'you' is direct and addresses the reader personally to draw them in and make them feel as though the piece is written for them.
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • Ungraded
How can layout features support the purpose of a text?
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The layout focuses the attention of the audience. For example, subheadings signal what each section is about. It focuses the audience's attention on important parts of the text, gradually guiding them through the ideas.
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