Functional Skills English Level 2 Writing Skills

Functional Skills English Level 2 Writing Skills

1. Persuasive texts

   • Write a range of texts, including extended writing documents, communicating information, ideas and opinions, effectively and persuasively. 26 Marks
     • 2.3.1 Present information/ideas concisely, logically and persuasively (9 marks)
       • purpose & format
       • developing & supporting arguments
         • this includes use of cartoons, images, maps, graphs, statistics and so on.
       • context
         • see tone & register
       • sequencing
         • connectives
     • 2.3.3a/2.3.4a Use a range of writing styles for different purposes. Use a range of sentence structures, including complex sentences, and paragraphs to organise written communication effectively (6 marks).
       • tone & register
         • dependent on function category applies to all types of writing
         • emotive language
           • formal/informal
             • convention sets
               • rhetorical questions
                 • repetition
       • Active/passive voice
       • sentence structures
       • topic sentences
       • pronouns, adverbs, adjectives
     • 2.3.5a/2.3.6a Punctuate written text using commas, apostrophes and inverted commas. Ensure written work is fit for purpose and audience with accurate spelling and grammar that support clear meaning in a range of texts (11 marks).
       • functional grammar, SVA, tenses
       • splicing, punctuation
       • spelling rules, affixes
       • proofreading
       • specialist vocabulary

2. Complex subjects

   • Write a range of texts, including extended writing documents, communicating information, ideas and opinions, effectively and persuasively. 24 marks
     • 2.3.2 Present information on complex subjects concisely and clearly (7 marks).
       • planning & research
         • mind maps referencing note taking linking
       • summarising
         • linear & web notes
       • graphs, tables, images
         • acknowledge source & be mindful of copyrights
       • triplet models
         • triplet slide 1
     • 2.3.3 b/2.3.4b Use a range of writing styles for different purposes. Use a range of sentence structures, including complex sentences, and paragraphs to organise written communication effectively. (6 marks).
       • document types & formats
         • letters, memos, reports, speeches, leaflets, forms, articles, etc...
       • layout features
       • tone & register
         • best matched to function categories
     • 2.3.5b/2.3.6b Punctuate written text using commas, apostrophes and inverted commas. Ensure written work is fit for purpose and audience with accurate spelling and grammar that support clear meaning in a range of texts (11 marks).
       • accuracy & meaning
         • unstressed syllables, awkward spellings, etc.
         • thesaurus & dictionary skills
       • adapt writing
       • functional grammar
         • refers to how grammar is used by function rather than rules. For example, offer, request, promise, advice, threat, instruction, apology, reminders and  expression of opinion are all functional grammar functions which relates to specific grammar points: interrogative form, verb tense, modals and specific types of words such as adjectives, adverbs and context related situational vocabulary. 
       • punctuation & style
         • ellipsis, dash, semi-colon, etc.

3. function categories

   • functional grammar
   • interpersonal
   • referential
   • personal
   • directive
   • imaginative