Starter quiz
- Match the key term with the correct definitions.
- form⇔text type ✓
- purpose⇔why the text is being written ✓
- audience⇔who the text is addressed to ✓
- Which of the following are examples of text form?
- email ✓
- blog ✓
- letter ✓
- explanation
- reason
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- Which of the following are purposes in writing?
- explain ✓
- persuade ✓
- argue ✓
- letter
- blog
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- In writing, what do we mean by structure?
- the way a text is organised ✓
- the way a text uses language
- the way a text is analysed
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- Which of these is the less strong emotion?
- boredom ✓
- hate
- awe
- distraught
- love
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- If we are writing a letter hoping to persuade someone to do something, why is it important that we understand what they think?
- to identify the reason for doing something
- to show that you are a caring person
- to anticipate any objections they might have ✓
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Exit quiz
- What is an open letter?
- a letter that is never officially sent
- a letter intended to be read by one person only
- a letter with a specific recipient, made public for everyone to read ✓
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- Which word means to shock or excite someone into taking action?
- pursue
- galvanise ✓
- conquest
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- Every open letter is prompted by ...
- frustrations.
- love.
- a strong feeling about a topic. ✓
- social justice.
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- In his open letter 'A Soldier's Declaration' what does Siegfried Sassoon accuse those at home of being?
- cowards
- complacent ✓
- brutal
- brave
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- Why did Siegfried Sassoon write 'A Soldier's Declaration'?
- to express his disapproval and encourage an end to war ✓
- to report on his victories on the battlefield
- to say goodbye to his loved ones
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- What might be the purpose of an open letter titled: 'An open letter to Mondays'?
- to galvanise the public
- to express awe
- to complain ✓
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Key learning points
- Open letters are letters with intended recipients but made publicly available for anyone to read.
- Open letters may be written to raise awareness on topics or galvanise the public.
- Open letters can be written by anyone to any person, group or indeed thing.
- Open letters have various purposes such as: entertain, complain, encourage, provide hope.
- Open letters are usually inspired by a topic that the writer feels strong positive or negative emotions towards.
Common misconception
Students may believe that open letters have to be written to those in powerful positions.
There are open letters on a wide range of topics and niches. All that an open letter requires is a strong feeling about something.
Keywords
Hobbyist - a person who pursues a particular hobby
Galvanise - shock or excite someone into taking action
Conquest - the act of taking control or possession of land
Ocmplacence - a feeling of calm satisfaction that prevents you from trying harder
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