Revising transactional writing

Re-capping transactional writing

In section B of Paper 2 you will have a choice of 2 tasks. Both of these tasks are called transactional writing. You must only provide a response to one task.Please begin by watching this short revision video which provides and overview of the requirements and revises the conventions of the 5 purposes of transactional writing.

Revising Transactional writing overview & purposes (Embed)

Caption: : An overview and revision of the 5 purposes

Check your understanding

Please use the flashcards and quiz opposite to check your knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the transactional writing task and the conventions of the 5 purposes.

• Transactional writing basics revision
• Revise transactional writing purposes

Forms of transactional writing

When you come to respond to the transactional writing tasks it is important that you identify the particular form or type of non-fiction text you are being asked to produce as each form has its own set of structural and language conventions which you are expected to know and use in your responses, choosing the particular language and structural devices of form that are appropriate to the audience and purpose of your text.Please watch the video opposite to revise the forms of transactional writing and the conventions of language and structure of each form.

Revising transactional writing forms (Embed)

Caption: : Make sure you understand the conventions of the different forms.

Understanding conventions of form

Please use the resources opposite to revise and consolidate your understanding of the language and structural conventions of the various forms you could be asked to produce in response to the transactional writing task.

• Purposes of non-fiction writing
• Start by identifying the SPAF of the task

Understanding the assessment objectives

The assessment objectives used to assess your response to the transactional writing task are the same as the ones used for the imaginative writing task on paper 1 but the focus is slightly different as you are being expected to demonstrate mastery of a different set of skills.To help you understand how the assessment objectives apply to transactional writing, please watch the video opposite.

Revising transactional writing AOs & skills (Embed)

Caption: : Knowing the assessment objectives allows you to provide responses that gain marks.