GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing a Guide Part 2 - Explained

The video tutorial compares two guides: one about a canal walk for adults and another on kitchen safety for children. It explores the intended audience and engagement techniques used by the writers. The canal guide uses sensory descriptions and imperatives to attract adults, while the kitchen guide uses simple instructions and subheadings for children. The video concludes with a preview of writing to inform.

What is the primary purpose of the first guide discussed in the video?

• To provide a historical overview of canal construction

• To encourage readers to explore a scenic canal walk

• To offer tips on operating canal locks

• To describe the industrial history of the area

Which audience is the second guide primarily aimed at?

• Adults interested in gourmet cooking

• Children with adult supervision

• Teenagers learning to cook

• Professional chefs

How does the second guide ensure the reader understands kitchen safety?

• By using simple instructions and imperatives

• By offering advanced cooking techniques

• By providing detailed historical context

• By using complex culinary terms

What technique does the writer of the first guide use to engage readers?

• Technical jargon

• Complex narrative structures

• Sensory descriptions and imperatives

• Detailed statistical data

What will the next part of the tutorial focus on?

• Writing to narrate

• Writing to inform

• Writing to entertain

• Writing to persuade