Revising transactional writing

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A revision quiz to help learners recap the key concepts and skills they have learnt throughout the transactional writing unit. This resource relates to the Edexcel (9-1) GCSE English Language specification.
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Resource summary

Question 1

Question
What is the transaction that takes place in transactional writing?
Answer
  • Knowledge of the subject gained from the 2 non-fiction texts is used to craft an original piece of writing for a specific purpose which requires the audience to act on the information in some way.
  • Knowledge gained from the 2 non-fiction texts is used to create a pastiche of one of these texts in which the purpose and audience is changed.
  • The transaction is between the writer and reader as the purpose of the writing means the reader has to act on the information given.
  • The 2 non-fiction texts from the reading section inform the way the writing task is completed.

Question 2

Question
What are the 5 purposes of transactional writing?
Answer
  • Argue
  • Persuade
  • Advise
  • Inform
  • Explain
  • Imagine
  • Explore
  • Entertain
  • Describe

Question 3

Question
You will only have to write for one of the 5 purposes in the task on the exam paper.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

Question
What is the first thing you should do when reading the transactional writing task on the exam paper?
Answer
  • Identify the SPAF.
  • Work out the thematic link to the non-fiction texts.
  • Start making a note of subject-specific vocabulary to use.
  • Decide on the structure of your response.

Question 5

Question
Complete the definition of SPAF by choosing the correct annotation from the drop-down menus. S stands for [blank_start]'subject' the topic[blank_end] you are being asked to write about. It will always be [blank_start]thematically[blank_end] linked to the 2 non-fiction texts from the reading section of the paper so you can use these as source material for your response. P stands for [blank_start]purpose[blank_end]. There are [blank_start]5[blank_end] purposes in transactional writing: [blank_start]argue, persuade, advise, inform, explain[blank_end]. The task will require you to use conventions of [blank_start]one or more of these.[blank_end] A stands for [blank_start]audience[blank_end]. This is the group of people the text is intended for. Audiences are [blank_start]broad[blank_end] e.g. cyclists but all have something in common which helps you to make choices of [blank_start]subject-specific vocabulary[blank_end], tone, register and the most appropriate conventions of the purpose(s) to use. F stands for [blank_start]form.[blank_end] This is the specific [blank_start]type[blank_end] of text you will be asked to write. It will always be a [blank_start]non-fiction form[blank_end] of text and could be a web-based text such as a [blank_start]webpage or blog post.[blank_end]
Answer
  • 'subject' the topic
  • the sentence variation
  • the symbolism
  • thematically
  • structurally
  • puposefully
  • purpose
  • people
  • paragraphs
  • 5
  • 3
  • 6
  • argue, persuade, advise, inform, explain
  • imagine, explore, entertain, describe
  • inform, explain, describe, narrate
  • one or more of these.
  • just one of these
  • all 5 of these
  • audience
  • adjectives and adverbs
  • attention to detail
  • broad
  • general
  • specific
  • subject-specific vocabulary
  • punctuation marks
  • structural devices
  • form.
  • function.
  • fit for purpose.
  • type
  • style
  • genre
  • non-fiction form
  • creative writing form
  • fictional form
  • webpage or blog post.
  • twitter post
  • formal email

Question 6

Question
Annotate this transactional writing exam task by dragging and dropping the SPAF labels to the correct hotspots on the two tasks.
Answer
  • F= formal letter
  • F = informal letter
  • A = MI6
  • A = British Government
  • S = applying for a job as a spy
  • S = job application
  • P = to explain, also inform & persuade
  • P = explain
  • Form = article
  • Form = newspaper
  • S= use of technology to track us
  • S= tracking technology
  • P= inform, explain
  • P = explore, explain
  • A = choose specific newspaper readers
  • A= not specified so general public

Question 7

Question
Here is a high-scorning response to the transactional writing task that asked for a letter of application to MI6. Complete the response by making the appropriate choices of vocabulary from the options in the drop-down menus. Throughout my [blank_start]post[blank_end] school experiences I have [blank_start]acquired[blank_end] several sets of skills that [blank_start]enable[blank_end] me to be the best in this field. I spent the three years post-university (between the age of twenty-one and twenty-four) training at Sandhurst where I have [blank_start]pushed[blank_end] myself not only physically but also mentally. This [blank_start]encouraged[blank_end] me to believe, achieve and succeed. I now have the self-determination and physical condition to [blank_start]attempt[blank_end] any mission necessary. My fitness levels are [blank_start]extremely[blank_end] high. I regularly take part in 5-a-side, which not only develops my fitness but also [blank_start]encourages[blank_end] team work and collaboration. Finally from the age of thirteen I trained in mixed martial arts and [blank_start]attained[blank_end] a black belt, showing that I am skilled in safe self-preservation and combat. These are [blank_start]essential[blank_end] skills in the times our country faces.
Answer
  • post
  • after
  • out of
  • acquired
  • gained
  • got
  • enable
  • allow
  • empower
  • pushed
  • trained
  • exerted
  • encouraged
  • led
  • allowed
  • attempt
  • complete
  • undertake
  • extremely
  • really
  • very
  • encourages
  • promotes
  • supports
  • attained
  • got
  • achieved
  • essential
  • important
  • vital

Question 8

Question
Structure simply means the order in which you present your ideas.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 9

Question
Which of these devices can be used to give structure to your writing?
Answer
  • Subheadings
  • Repetition
  • Bullet point or numbered lists
  • Topic sentences
  • Text boxes
  • Bold/coloured fonts

Question 10

Question
Choose the elements that make an effective piece of transactional writing.
Answer
  • Conscously crafted to have impact on the intended audience.
  • Deliberate choices made of vocabulary, structure, conventions to match the SPAF.
  • Includes a variety of sentence forms and structures appropriate to SPAF.
  • Is developed and sustained.
  • Draws on different sources for ideas
  • Uses punctuation deliberately to enhance meaning and create particular effects.
  • Demonstrates accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Is written neatly and easy to read.
  • Contains all three sentence structures and all four forms.
  • Uses emotive language
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