Topic 2 of 6 · Grade 7
Composition and letter writing
Think about the topic, write a short plan, and use paragraphs: an introduction, the main story or ideas, and an ending.
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Planning a composition
Think about the topic, write a short plan, and use paragraphs: an introduction, the main story or ideas, and an ending.
Types of composition
- Narrative: tells a story (beginning, problem, climax, ending).
- Descriptive: paints a picture using the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
- Factual or explanatory: gives information.
Making writing interesting
Use good describing words (adjectives and adverbs), similes ("as brave as a lion"), interesting verbs ("dashed" instead of "went"), and dialogue with correct punctuation.
Friendly letters
Your address and date at the top right; "Dear Tendai," ; paragraphs; ending "Your friend," or "Yours lovingly," and your name.
Formal (business) letters
Your address and date; the receiver's name, title and address on the left; "Dear Sir/Madam"; a heading (e.g. "Re: Request for a school trip"); clear, polite paragraphs; ending "Yours faithfully" and your full name.
Worked example: Write a good opening sentence for "The day it rained heavily".
Dark clouds rolled over the hills, and before we reached the school gate, the first fat drops of rain began to drum on the tin roofs.
Check yourself
- How should a formal letter that starts "Dear Sir" end?
- Give an example of a simile.
- What is a narrative composition?
Show answers
- Yours faithfully.
- Any simile, e.g. "as quiet as a mouse".
- A composition that tells a story.
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