RECOMMENDED FORMAT FOR IGCSE READING AND DIRECTED WRITING

SECTION B- DIRECTED WRITING TASKS

Informal Letter or Email

Dear__________,

One to two sentences that includes a greeting and relationship/revelation some personal history.
One to two sentences that references to exam prompt and reason for writing letter.
A linking device, and one detail to address first bullet point/detail. One to two sentences with
additional details to address bullet point 1/detail. One sentence to address second bullet point/detail. A
linking device and additional detail to address bullet point 2 (one sentence). Two-three sentences with
address third bullet point/detail. A linking device and one detail to address fourth bullet point/detail Two
sentences with two-three details to continuing addressing bullet point 4/detail
One-two sentences to show how writer’s feelings about the event/topic/situation (as per exam
prompt). One sentence stating what writer wants to happen next or plans with the recipient.

Closing, (e.g. Your friend,)

First name

Article or Report

Title (students should think of a title of some sort)

Hook- interesting fact, anecdote, or quote. One-two sentences to describe what the article or report is
about. A linking device, and one detail to address first bullet point/detail. Two-three sentences with two –
three details to continuing addressing first bullet point/detail. A linking device and one detail to address
second bullet point. Two-three sentences with two-three details to continuing addressing second bullet
point/detail. A linking device and one detail to address third bullet point/detail. Two-three sentences with
two-three details to continuing addressing third bullet point/detail.

One-two sentences to show how writer’s feelings about the event/topic/situation (as per exam prompt).
Summary

Introductory sentence that references the exam prompt/question. One to two sentences that includes two
paraphrased details. A linking device, and one paraphrased detail. Two-three sentences with two
paraphrased details. A linking device and one paraphrased detail. Two-three sentences with two paraphrased
details. A linking device and one paraphrased detail. A linking device, and one paraphrased detail. Two-three
sentences with two paraphrased details. Two-three sentences with two- three paraphrased details. A linking
device and concluding statement.

Formal Letter/Email

Dear__________,

One to two sentences that introduces the writer. One to two sentences that references to exam
prompt and reason for writing letter.
A linking device, and one detail to address first bullet point/detail. One to two sentences with
additional details to address bullet point 1/detail. One sentence to address second bullet point/detail. A
linking device and additional detail to address bullet point 2 (one sentence). Two-three sentences with
address third bullet point/detail. A linking device and one detail to address fourth bullet point/detail Two
sentences with two-three details to continuing addressing bullet point 4/detail
One-two sentences to show how writer’s feelings about the event/topic/situation (as per exam
prompt). One sentence stating what writer wants to happen next or plans with the recipient.

Closing, (e.g. Regards,)

First Name Last Name