instructions and explanations

Explanation questions

what type of question?

• Explanations need to include:
• 1. title
• 2. logical sequencing
• 3. Section demarcation (subheadings, bullet points, numbers).
• 4. Paragraphs if needed
• They are usually part of a different question, such as an email. If they are then you use the structure of BOTH the email and explanation for example.

Exam question practice

• - Write an email to a friend to explain the type of event you would like to hold and the role you would like them to help you with.
• Choose one of the following:
• 1. A charity event
• 2. A wedding reception
• 3. A family sports day
• You email should explain the following:
• - What type of event you are planning
• - Specific details about the event
• - Your friends role in organising it.
• - Your friends role on the day.
• 

Instructions

What are instructions used for?

• Similar to explanations they can be part of a different question such as an email.
• You need:
• - title
• - logical sequencing
• - section demarcations (subheadings, numbered and bullet pointed lists)
• - paragraphs if necessary
• 

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