Writing skills WJEC: Unit 2
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The document discusses various writing skills, including: 1) The ability to write impersonally, clearly, and accurately through self-regulation. 2) Understanding that punctuation is integral to thinking, not an afterthought, such as using parenthetical commas and dashes. 3) Using semi-colons to separate linked or contrasting clauses, and commas for parenthesis. 4) Having a mixture of precision and interestingness in writing, with a rhythm that demonstrates familiarity with good prose style. 5) Demonstrating how effective writers sometimes clarify and sometimes mystify. 6) Having lexical variety that avoids repetition, including adept use of pronouns. 7) Understanding the power of simplicity
![Your turn…
0 Write an engaging opening for the following task:
Many older people don’t use computers or the internet, either because
they don’t see any value in them or because they are afraid of modern
technology.
You have been asked to give a talk to a group of older people to
persuade them to use computers and the internet.
Write what you would say. [20]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/week2-writingskills-160501174427/85/Writing-skills-WJEC-Unit-2-4-320.jpg)
Writing skills WJEC: Unit 2
- 2. Writing skills 0 Ability to write impersonally, clearly and securely, with impressive accuracy by self-regulating. 0 Understands that punctuation is not an afterthought but integral to thinking (eg parenthetical commas and dashes) 0 Uses semi-colons to separated linked or contrasting clauses, not the comma splice; commas for parenthesis 0 Will have a mixture of precision and interestingness in writing, with a rhythm which demonstrate a familiarity with good prose style 0 Demonstrate the way effective writers sometimes clarify and sometimes mystify. 0 Will have lexical variety that avoids repetition, including adept deployment of pronouns. 0 Understands the power of simplicity when juxtaposed with complexity (rather than complicatedness) 0 Writes with fluency and panache, and a sense of personal voice and commitment
- 3. Example… Dear Mr Watson Be assured that I’m writing this with my shirt fully tucked in, wearing no unnecessary jewellery, and – of course – in shoes rather than trainers. I am assuming from the school’s uniform policy that such attention to detail will help me to do better in my English exam. That, after all, seems to be the overarching philosophy of the English education system ‐ including your school – the assumption that wearing uniform somehow makes us better students, perhaps even better people…
- 4. Your turn… 0 Write an engaging opening for the following task: Many older people don’t use computers or the internet, either because they don’t see any value in them or because they are afraid of modern technology. You have been asked to give a talk to a group of older people to persuade them to use computers and the internet. Write what you would say. [20]
- 5. Opening two: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I am here today to persuade you that computers and the internet are value for money, a daily necessity and vital for living in the modern world. Computers that connect to the internet can be very useful. For example, the new craze is online shopping! Computers can only make your lives easier. Opening one: I can hear your thoughts – why do I need to bother with new-fangled technology? I am aware that some of you may think instantly that I am from a different generation, and that what I say is not relevant to you; I promise you, it is. I drive my Grandparent’s mad when I talk to them about how using technology can change their lives; I do believe they are beginning to take some notice of me, especially after their first internet food shop arrived! The internet can be useful, enjoyable and simple for everyone. Modern technology is developing all the time, but this isn’t bad because there is no need for most people to keep up with it, and quick development makes technology cheaper. 2. Which is better and why?
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- #6: Print off for students to work on.