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Formal and Informal Letters The table below illustrates the differences between Informal and Formal letters Informal Formal * writing to a friend or a ‘* writing to a person you may not Audience member of your family. know personally or who you * language and tone will be know in a more formal way. informal with a friendly + language and tone is formal approach * always be polite may have a chatty tone but slang is not allowed to keep in touch with to apply for a job someone you know or are + to give your views on an issue of Purpose related to. concern to you «to give information and * to complain enquire about things thatare «to request information of mutual interest e.g. family matters, gossip or sharing news, congratulate or sympathise * include your address andthe «include your address and the Format date. date «salutation will be formal with include the address of the use of the first or familiar recipient. name e.g. Dear Gran, Dear «salutation is more formal, ‘Dear Andy, Mr Monyaki or ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ * ending/closing will be * include topic line informal, such as ‘Your best _ending/closing will be formal friend/ Yours sincerely/Your such as ‘Yours faithfully.’ (If favourite niece’ letter was started with the name ofthe person ‘Dear Mr Monyaki’ then the letter may end with “Yours sincerely’ signature and name of sender © topic will tell you what the + topic will tell you what the Content content should be. content should be. «plan opening paragraph, * plan opening paragraph, central central points and organise points and organise what you what you want to say. want to say. ‘© arguing or putting across your points logically is important and strengthens your case «be concise and to the ps itLayout of the Letter FORMAL LETTER INFORMAL LETTER | Sender's address Recipient's Address ‘OR Dear sir/madam Subject line. Start with RE: | Body. The body can contain 1-3 paragraphs, very rarely would it contain | or more paragraphs. The body contains all relevant information. Do not use contracted forms. Use formal standard English —no slang. | Keep sentences brief and get to the point. | Ifyou are complaining, remain polite. | Signaling the end. Sum up your point and state that you look forward to | aresponse. © Yours faithfully (iF you started with Dear sir/madam) | Yours sincerely (iF you started with a name) | Signature & Name Dear | Body. You may have more than 2 paragraphs depending on the topic and the recipient. Itis generally accepted to use contractions in informal letters. Punctuation can be less formal: Exclamation marks may be used to indicate shock or surprise. Yours truly / Kind regards / Best wishesFORMAL LETTER INFORMAL LETTER REC Schools & Academies PO Box 795 Rustenburg, 0300 36 July 2018 Mr Machol ‘The Medical Museum Carolus Street Johannesburg 240 Dear Mr Machol RE: Gratitude for enriching experience Thank you for hosting the Grade 12 Life Sciences learners from REC Schools & ‘Academies at Sandton Medical Museum. We are grateful at how your guided tour extended our knowledge of human biology. Textbook illustrations are so abstract compared to seeing real exhibits, and your touch display of different organs allowed us to really see the difference between healthy and diseased tissues. | think that few of us will become smokes after, seeing your lung exhibit, or alcoholics after seeing your liver exhibit. Many of us were also shocked by the exhibits of stillborn babies who were carried by mothers with drug addictions, but they were a wake-up call about the challenges that drugs pose in our society. Very often we are warned about the dangers of substance abuse, but seeing the real effects is a far more powerful deterrent. Nevertheless, | think we all left the museum in awe at the wonders of the human body and impressed by the advances of medical science. ‘We would like to thank everyone at the museum who is involved in maintaining, this amazing educational resource. Yours sincerely LL Khaese Lebogang Khunou Grade 12 Representative 180 Grove Road Chatsworth 0300 i 21 November 2020 Dear Mrs Brown From the moment you began your first lesson, | was immediately captivated, and for the first time in three yeats | felt that | would be able to understand the beauty of Physical Science. You have had an enormous impact on my life even though you have been at my school for only half a year. Thank you for helping me to come to terms with areas of the syllabus that have always been problematic for me. really appreciate all the extra work and activities you managed to cover with us. The passion and interest that you shared have led to my wanting to include Physics in my tertiary studies next year. | know that while attending Physics lectures I'l always keep you in mind. | am grateful not only for the usual class lessons, but also for the extra life lessons that you shared along the way. ll miss the jovial atmosphere that always radiated from your classroom. Your rare smile and much needed sense of humour elevated the spirits of the entire class. It has been a pleasure to be one of your students. Yours truly | CoutharACTIVITY 1: Understanding register in letters Read text A and decide: 1. who wrote it 2. why was it written 3. what is the register (remember that lexis is very important in register) TEXT A: Dear Ms Roberts, | am writing in reference to your advertisement for summer language courses abroad. | would like to receive more detailed information about the courses you offer. | would be able to attend a course for two or three weeks in June. Could you please send me more information and details of prices? | would particulary like to know how many students attend the school, and the maximum number of students per class. | would also like to know the resources the schoo! has. Your article mentioned a language library and fully equipped computer rooms. Would it be possible to use these facilities also in the ‘evenings? Could you inform me of the staff? Are they all qualified teachers? | would be grateful if you could send me more details regarding the social and sports programmes offered. Are the activities included in the price of the course? Furthermore, | would appreciate your informing me on the amenities near the school. [00k forward to receiving your reply. Yours sincerely, QGort Breen Now read text B and decide: 1. Who wrote it? 2. If the writer makes his point clear? 3. The register and type of language used? 4, If the writer is rude? 5. How the chocolate manufacturers will react to the letter? TEXT B: Dear Madam, bought a bar of your “Dark Fantasy Delight” chocolate at my neighbourhood store and it was all mouldy with little white specks in it. Of course, the chocolate was on the shelf for too long and it went bad. Anyway, | unwrapped the wrapper and ate a piece, it was absolutely disgusting and made me sick to my stomach and so now | want my money back! Ifyou don't give me my money back | think that I'll go to my lawyer and have him start legal proceedings against you and your chocolate company. Sometimes you manufacturers of chocolate bars think that you ‘can get away with murder! You'd better send me the money or better yet, you could even send me a year's supply of decent chocolate. | want an answer and | want it fast. Yours, Root RackFormal to Informal Writing Match the phrase in column A with a phrase in column B that has a similar meaning, [A dinformal) B (Formal Can't wait In reference to About Would be able to Tell Furthermore Can Please/would you Say Inform Answer Mention Also Would like want Look forward to Reply Now re-write text A using informal language. Pay close attention to the areas highlighted in grey.FORMAL LETTERS Formal letters are written for different purposes such as. To order something To make enquiries To complain about a service:goods To apply/enquire about a job To express gratitude oooo00 Layout of formal letters 1. The Greeting If you know the name of the person you are writing to, begin: + Dear Mr Jones (to a man) + Dear Mrs Jones (to a married woman) + Dear Ms Jones (to a woman) If you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to, begin * Dear Sir (to a man) + Dear Madam (to a woman) + Dear Sir or Madam (when you don't know which) 2. The opening paragraph This paragraph (1 or 2 sentences) contains a clear statement of your reason for writing. Some typical openings are: + | am writing in/with reference to. + am writing in response to. + | am writing to complain about. 3. The body of the letter The body can contain 1-3 paragraphs, very rarely would it contain 4 or more paragraphs. The body contains all relevant information 4. Signalling the end The final sentence or paragraph often indicates that the letter is going to finish. Some typical sentences are: + Llook forward to receiving your reply + Thanking you in advance for your consideration + [look forward to hearing from you + Please find enclosed a copy of my CV for your perusal s. The closing This phrase puts an end to the letter. If you know the name of the person you are writing to, end with + Yours sincerely, Autebeat Hee if you don't know the name of the person you are writing to, end with + Yours faithfully, 6. The signatureActivity 2: Sentence Stems by Function Complete the table below by filling in the correct stem under the correct function. Making a request Apologising Complaining Giving reasons Expressing satisfaction ClosingLetter of Complaint UPTO Complaining can be dificult to do. When you write a letter of complaint you also express an attitude or emotion on the subject to the person in question. You must never be rude nor offensive when writing these letters, yet you must clearly state your / purpose (| am writing to complain about...) Activity 3: Language Analysis Put the phrases below into categories, depending on what emotion or attitude they convey. One has been done for you Dissatisfaction Satisfaction Annoyance -even though you mentioned 1 AM PARTICULARLY UNHAPPY ABOUT 1AM SORRY (TO HAVE) TO SAY... TAM VERY KEEN TO... UNFORTUNATELY, 1 WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE/HEAR THAT WHICH WAS VERY DISAPPOINTING. HAPPILY. ... DESPITE MY REQUEST FOR. 1 SHOULD RECEIVE SOME COMPENSATION. IS NOT WHAT | EXPECTED. WHAT WOULD SUIT ME BEST IS. WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE. EVEN THOUGH YOU MENTIONED Activity 4: Letter Writing Practice Last month you went on a French study tour to Cape Town but you are dissatisfied with your experience. Look at the STF Study Tour brochure with your handwritten notes on it. Then write a letter of complaint to the company asking for compensation.> Regular flights to Cape Town True > Transport to and from study location True Accommodation with carefully selected families S264 with ID foreigners in a cheap gpesthouse v > Full day study programme [0an-2 pm ¥ fast learning and effective teaching methodology > Multilingual classes ‘Most students were English speaking from South Afica Weekend excursions 3 were cancelled sports programme Tenis aru cricket matches only v v Layout ¥ Start the letter by using an appropriate greeting, Y Opening paragraph should give a clear statement of your reason for writing (I am writing to complain about...) V Body of the letter: can contain 1-3 paragraphs. Here you describe your complaint item by item in detail. Arrange the information logically. Some useful phrases are: o First of all....Secondly.....Thirdly....Finally... (Finally, and worst of all...) ©. Inaddition . © Apart from the above. o Furthermore, | would also like to draw your attention to. ¥ Signalling the end: say what action you want to be taken (refund / compensation / etc.) When you complain, you are probably saying that a product or service does not match up to its description. See the chart Link Reality below for some words to compare the claims with the reality: description You mentioned that the course but in fact would be intensive it was only 3 hours a day. | actually stayed with foreigners whereas. in a guesthouse that was dissatistactory. | was supposed to stay on ‘campusLetter to Request Letters written to request information, advice/assistance must do just that. You write the letter because you want to receive additional detailed information on a certain matter. These letters are always formal. As in all formal letters these should be organised in paragraphs: + opening paragraph: state why you are writing: + body (usually not more than 3-4 paragraphs: include alll relevant information; + the last paragraph: signal the end of the letter; this consists in a short sentence; + closing paragraph: conclude using an appropriate sentence. Explore Alaska’s wildlife for an exciting adventure — ~. Cost? An exciting 15-day wildlife guided hiking and rafting expedition for a small group of people who are {¥ > interested in what nature has to offer >» experienced hikers and rafters How many? fexpert swimmers ‘our participants to be able to offer a useful skill to the group: a little about the Inuit language, have first aid knowledge, be ied with the wildlife in Alaska, ete If there is a place in your mind's eye that can clearly picture the perfect Alaska- and you yeam for it- then come with us to Alaska Sleeping in a tent? Eating ‘Ifyou think you can be a group member and want more information unite to: canned foods? | Alaska’s Adventure: Ltd 45 Kenwood road Alaska Activity s: Good writing stye Read the 2 sample letters and decide which one is more suitable and wiLetter A: Letter B: Dear Sir or Madam | saw your ad in the newspaper last week while | was at the dentist's. | want to get more information about the guided hiking and rafting tour because | want to see Alaska First ofall, | want to say that | love nature (I plant and eat my own vegetables) and I learnt to swim when | was 3. | don't mind sleeping outdoors as long as | can sleep on an inflatable mattress. |'m fit and healthy, | work out at the gym twice a week and | weigh 62kgs and I'm 1.68m tall, But | do ‘smoke, is that OK? I'm writing because | really need to know how much the tour costs because I'm a student at university and | don’t work so my mother will pay for me. I've done this sort of thing before but I'm not really experienced at rafting, Is that OK? | also ‘want to know how many people are in a group and their age and sex. Ill be 22 next month. Sorry for all the questions but | need to know these things before | can make up my mind Yours faithfully Merb Tereyesen Dear Sir or Madam am writing with reference to the advertisement | ‘saw in Freedom’ recently and would like to receive more detailed information. I believe | meet all the requirements mentioned in your advertisement; however, | do not have any medical knowledge that goes beyond first aid. | can ‘swim but I'm not very confident swimming in rivers, am very keen on nature and often go on walking and rafting expeditions both in Italy and abroad. It am eligible to be a group member | would appreciate receiving more information about the cost of the wildlife tour and the number of people in ‘a group. Moreover, | would like to know exactly What is meant by “willing to rough it outdoors’. Apart from sleeping in tents and eating mostly canned foods, is something else intended? Lastly, | would like to know the exact dates of the tour. look forward to receiving your reply. Yours faithfully Mav’ Tore sen Activity «: Letter writing practice You are keen on taking a gap year. Read the advertisement on the Zoé-life gap-year programme and make some notes on questions you might have. Then write a letter to Ms Vicky Miller at Zo8- life asking for details about the programme.Notes: ater a ON A JOURNEY THAT Md " YY Writing plan ¥ Mention that you saw the advertisement and that you want to apply for the programme. ¥ Ask for more information and prices. ¥ Questions: ¥ End the letter in an appropriate manner. ‘Some expressions that can be used when asking for information: + | would particularly like to know... +1 would be interested in having more details about... * Could you tell me something about...? # Does the programme organise...? +1 would be (most) grateful if... » Use formal conjunctions: furthermore / moreover / in order to / therefore / nevertheless 2 Povres by (@ CanScannerApplication letters A letter of application is written to accompany a CV when applying for a job or sent on its own to request an application form for a job. As in all formal letters, a letter of application must follow certain rules if you want to give a good impression. You can also write a letter to apply for a bursary, grant or sponsorship. The section below shows the most common structures for this type of letter. 1. Introduction | am writing in response to. | am writing withvin reference to... am writing in reply to. e.g. ! am writing with reference to your advertisement in (newspaper) for the position of... | would like to apply for the position of... advertised in... | am interested in the position of 2. Personal Details am 17 years of age and... | am a 25-year-old graduate of (subject) | have been working as a (occupation) for (company / length of time) | have (x) years experience in In the future | hope to be able to (plans) | attend X school that 3. Reason | would enjoy / appreciate the opportunity to... | fee! that the work would be ... Your donation will. Se. NPROVED 4. Extra Points (APPROVED Ihave also.. Furthermore / In addition / Moreover... 5. Arrangements | would be able to attend an interview at any time that is convenient for you. | would be able to attend an interview at any time except We would be able to collect / arrange for collection 6. Conclusion Thank you in advance for your consideration | look forward to hearing from you Please find enclosed a copy of my CV for your perusal. Activity 7: Letter Writing Practice ‘You want to find a temporary job for the holiday, and you have seen this advertisement in a newspaper. Write a letter of application in response to the advertiseme!WOOLWORTHS WE’RE HIRING FOR THE HOLIDAYS GRAB YOUR CHANCE TO GAIN GREAT WORK EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR TILL OPERATORS, SALES ASSISTANTS AND REPLENISHERS FROM 1c - 30 JUNE. 16 YEARS OR OLDER? ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND EVENINGS OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Apply today: SMS HOLIDAY to 3334 and follow the prompts. R 1.50 per SMS. Appications may take up to 7 SMS. The personal information you proive will be used for recruitment and/or employment purposes only. This advert will dose automatically once suffident appications have been received. Asa proud South Aftican brand, Woolworths is committed to transformation. Meeting our Employment Equity goals wil be taken into account in our reauitment decisions. [Source: httpsi/web facebook com/195772817 108359/photos/holiday-jobs-woolworths-sms-the-closest- woolworths-to-you-to-45151/2070569309629691/?_rdc=18 rdr]Letter to the Editor Want to make your voice heard? Do you feel strongly about something? Are you always driven by that desire to change the world? Why not express your views through a letter? Most newspapers and magazines publish letters written by their readers. When you write a letter to the editor of a widely circulated newspaper, you are actually reaching out to a much larger audience. If your letter to the editor gets published, it will be read by many of people. REMEMER: When you write a letter to the press/editor, you are writing it to express your views, not because you expect the newspaper to solve the problem. Useful Expressions [To begin the letter | am writing this letter in response to the article/letter. | am writing to express my support for/(dis)approval of .. | am writing with regard to ... | am writing about ... | have just read ... [To state an opinion In my optinion, . | (do not) feel/believerthink ... | am (totally) opposed tofin favour of ... | strongly (dis)agree with ... ‘To express the consequences/results This williwould mean Then ... Therefore, Asa result, .. Consequently, If welthey do/did this, Obviously, Clearly, . To end the letter + | hope my comments/suggestions/points will be taken into consideration ] + [hope the governmentilocal counciliwe will + [hope something will be done about this urgently Activity s: Letter writing practice There is much debate about whether Grade 12 final results should be published in the newspaper not. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper expressing your views on this matterEXAMPLE LETTER TO THE EDITOR 8 Serengeti Street NOTE: Any formal letter must be Triangle addressed to a specific person ~be ‘Smallville guided by the brief in the question. 2037 12 February 2021 The Editor The Triangle Tribune PO Box 123 Smallville 2037 Sir Madam State the problem During the past month we have experienced The consequences of these disruptions ....= pened Several requests were made to the municipality to investigate the cause of these ‘disruptions but to date they have not responded. Going public with our plight is our last resort. Yours faithfully Bak Suggest possible solution B Monyaki (142 words)INFORMAL LETTERS SOME USEFUL PHRASES INTRODUCTION + It's great to hear from you. / Many thanks for your e-mail / letter + Sorry it's taken me so long to write back. / | haven't written for ages but + ['ve been really busy recently. / You've to know that I've been working really hard. + [hope you're fine. / | hope you and your family are wel. || do hope this e-mail / letter will find you in good health and spirits REFERRING TO GOOD / BAD NEWS * Glad / sorry to hear / read about * I'm really glad / very happy to hear / read about + I'm extremely sorry / very sad to hear / read about . MOVING THE TOPIC ON By the way, have you heard about ... / Did you hear about ... / Tell me about ... © Oh, another thing | wanted to mention ... / So you want my advice about © Anyway, the reason I’m writing ... / Anyway, | was wondering * | thought I'd write to tell / ask you ENDING Looking forward to hearing from you. / Hope to hear from you soon. / Write back soon! © Make sure you write soon! / Keep in touch! / Drop me a line if you have time! * Take care of yourself! / Look after yourself! + Let me know if you need anything. / Just give me a call if you have any questions left. Activity Informa letters are written for various reasons, just like formal letters however informal letters are written to friends or family members. The purpose is mainly to keep in touch or to share information Letter writing practice Write an informal letter on one of the topics below. 4. Your cousin has recently returned from the Zoé-life gap-year programme advertised in activity 6, Write a letter to him/her asking about their experience. 2. Your neighbour has decided to earn an extra income by mixing his own organic fertiliser. This is causing an undesirable smell and inviting flies to the property. Write a letter to your neighbour complaining about the problem and presenting a solution that will benefit you both. ' 3. A family member has recently sponsored you to take a French language course. Write a letter to thank him/her.Example of an informal lettor Your uncle sent you money to pay for your matric farewell outfit. Write a letter to thank him for his contribution, @ Serengeti Street Triangle ‘Smaitville 2037 12 February 2018 Dear Uncle Bully itwas great. Tam planning to My mother Twant to thank Yours sincerely Bongani (138 words) 18OBITUARY An obituary is a notice of the passing on of someone known by the target audience. Over and above ‘formally’ announcing the death, it also sketches the cause of death as well as the funeral arrangements, The aspects below must be included. full name of the deceased date of birth, date of death where person was living at time of death birthplace key survivors and their names time date place of funeral a tribute KKK K KKK Some of the following may be included: ¥ cause of death ¥_ biographical information ¥ Style and tone ¥ euphemisms may be used, e.g. passed away instead of died Basic Obituary Template Year of birth and death must correlate with age of person, e.g. a grandmother will be different than a learner at school Full name and surname must be Name Sumame 7 Year of birth - Year of death Name and surname of deceased .... , age ..., passed away on ...(date) at ... (place), due to (INSERT CAUSE OF DEATH IF APPROPRIATE) Born in ..(town/city), he was the son/daughter of ..(parents). He/she attended... (school)/ graduated at ... ( University/CUT/ College). He/she was employed at ... (place of work) and worked as .... (job title). He/she (name) was a member of (church /organisations/ groups/ committees/RCL). Tribute is where you say positive He /she enjoyed .... (hobbies/activities, etc). tings about deceased, Refer tothe requirements in the paper, e , . . . . ‘sports, then you mention sport Pay tribute (depending on what is asked in question paper) achievements or ‘person helped oor’ ~ give exemples He/she is survived by (wife/husband, children, grandchildren, etc.) (Be very careful to determine this. If it is a child, then it will be parents and siblings. If a grandmother/grandfather then there must be grandchildren.) The funeral service will be held on .... (date) at time) at .....place and address) He/she (name) will be remembered for his/her ... (personality traits/things)USEFUL PHRASES FOR A TRIBUTE > X was an inspiration to all who knew X > X always had a smile on his face and a joke on his lips. > Xwas a tireless and selfless volunteer at > X was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends > X enjoyed life, family members and many friends. X was always there to brighten the lives of others. > There was nothing X liked better than an interesting conversation with a good (or new) friend. X could have an engaging conversation with anyone. > X thrived on the exchange of interesting ideas with her friends and X's smile would light up their day. X had a passion for .... (and then cite an example). X was committed to family, making sure that all knew of support to achieve their highest potential. Xs indomitable spirit encouraged her family and friends to persist in the face of many struggles. > X was a person of faith and lived life serving others. vv Vv USEFUL PHRASES TO DESCRIBE THE FUNERAL SERVICE A Visitation / Prayer Service will be held .. A Funeral Service will be held at... A Memorial Service will be held at. A Celebration of Life will be held at ery ACTIVITY: Obituary writing practice A doctor, who has dedicated his/her life to the selfless service of humanity in your community, has died Use the obituary template and some of the phrases above to write his/her obituary. «SHS, MEMc aS | DEATHS 1 suddent + may suddenly at peace and Seon Wicinoe 32% Saturday ai the age. | ee eloved uae or of Avenue March 27th, / esd or *roud fe / 2nd y "¢ (Grea), David ang! | late V an aa: sanara | (Barr ) and soa | Deve swe | Rin! E /ARTICLES magazine or newspaper article is written to inform, persuade and entertain. The style and tone of an article written for a school magazine will differ from an article written for a local newspaper or magazine. Newspaper Article/Report Magazine article Written to communicate information to the which should be relayed accurately. The writer should be completely objective, and there should be no slanting of the truth. reader about current events. It deals with facts, Magazines are produced for different markets, and the articles that appear in these magazines are written to interest the people in these specific target markets. While they should be about a current topic, it does not have to cover breaking news. This allows the writer to examine an issue in more depth, and to approach it in a more personal wa + Give it a short clear title (to make this attention-grabbing) + Give it a substtle * Add your name as the reporter * Give the most important facts first (Who? What? Why? When? Where?) * Elaborate on this information in the paragraphs that follow, keeping the story balanced if there are opposing viewpoints. + Give ita short clear title * Give ita subtitle * Add your name as the writer and the name of a photographer * Write it in two columns and using, blocks, indicate where the main picture and supporting picture should go, and give these both captions. Formal regiser Concise style Accurate facts. informal register Conversational tone A NOTE ABOUT... Fl DIRMAN ES THE HEADLINE NEEDS TO CAPTURE THE READER'S ATTENTION. ** Jargon - Dummy run saves the day. + Ambiguity - Baby tycoon succeeds “+ Familiar names — Riky Rick speaks out + Puns — Otter devastation / Flu York City ++ Sensationalism — Brutal slayings cause outrage + Bias & prejudice — A one-track mind ++ Emotive language — Teaful Di flees + Alliteration — Fight flab foreverEXAMPLE OF A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ‘Amal Parker Last night local celebrity Nicola Simpson literally broke a leg at a performance of That's All at the Artscape Theatre. While supporting actress Thina Katsha was in the middle of her soliloque, Simpson fell dramatically from behind the curtain, tumbled across the stage, and then fell again off the stage, collapsing before the front row of the audience/ Questions are being asked about whether this incident was an accident, perhaps brough about by the tranquilisers she was taking or whether Simpson was pushed. However, there seem to be no witnesses who can say what made Simpson fall Daryl Jonas, ex-boyfriend of Simpson and current boyfriend of Katsha, was seen peeping out from behind the curtain just after the accident, but calims that he was in Katsha's dressing room at the time of the accident. ‘ACTRESS BREAKS A LEG Nicola Simpson injure during a performance ‘Nicola wasn’t herself that evening,’ he told the press. ‘However, | wish her only the best, and I am sure the feeling is mutual.’ Simpson’s publicist released a statement this morning explaining that Simpson remembers nothing about the fall. Simpson is now in a serious condition at the Vincent Pallotti Hospital, with a broken leg and serious bruising to her right arm and torso. Picture 1 Poster of That's All production Photograph by Nomsa Duma Cate te snlormative sub-heading Name of reparter uotetion marks around quoted words Djectve paint of view Accurate details Formal register. POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 1. Grab the reader's attention by using an introduction which is a question or an unexpected statement linked to the topic 2, First paragrap! Who? Wale = WHERE? In the first few sentences, answer these questions: When? Why? wow 3. From the second paragraph through to the fourth paragraphs, give the details. |t wil strengthen your newspaper article if you provide one or 2 quotations from people who you may have interviewed or you read about. Last paragraph: Round off your article. Your conclusion must link to the topic. Write in the THIRD PERSON — he, she, it, they 4 5. 6. Be OBJECTIVE 7. Use ACTIVE VERBS so that the reader can be immersed in what being said 8. Think of a CATCHY TITLE. Ifa title is provided in the question, use the given title. 11. Names, places, times, positions and any other necessary details should be included in the article. 12. Divide your ideas into clear paragraphs 13. The article should stimulate interest and keep the reader absorbed,EXAMPLE OF MAGAZINE ARTICLE By Kayleigh Cole ‘Teenagers can be messy. Many reach a stage where they can use the kettle but not the squeegee. So when they start to entertain they can dirty more coffee cups than you that it is time to clean up. To minimise conflict itis a good idea to have a zone where they can relax that is different from the one that you want to keep neat for your friends ~a place where they can slouch and you can let them, Furnish this area using modern couches using cushions and throws that will need to be neatened up. Put pictures on the wall that they will enjoy but do not feel that you need to fame the latest band they are crazy about, because teenager's tastes in music often change very quickly, and what they think is cool this year might embarrass them. next year. knew you owned before they realise ‘THE CHILL-OUT ZONE ‘Making a space where your teenagers can entertain Photographs by Nomsa Duma Picture 1 Andy Goldsworthy prints are a great idea for the walls. Nature photographs are usually a good idea as they create a contemporary but calm mood. Let them advise on colours and add the final touches, such as ornaments. This will help to make the space somewhere they will enjoy being ~ and help to maintain, Picture 2 Colourful couches are a quick way to make the room look cheerful. PURPOSE OF THE MAGAZINE ARTICLE Short and catchy tite. Sub-ile indicates what the subject of ‘the article realli. ‘nfarmal register. Personal style. Directed ata particular audience Conversational tone. ‘Short paragraphs. Pictures Coptans + The question will tell you what the purpose of the magazine article is + The article is usually intended to inform, educate, engage, persuade, convince and entertain among other purposes. + Depending on the topic, the article: ¥ provides you with an opportunity to give your opinion/view/arguments for and against the topic, ¥ deal with problems and solutions, ¥ give advice and ¥ make suggestions/tecommendations/provide solutions.USEFUL PHRASES WHEN USING INDEDIRECT SPEECH (NO SPEECH MARKS NEEDED) He reported that He also claimed that... He went on to state that He confirmed that She claimed that . . He disputed that He agreed that He went on to tell us that He continued by informing us that In addition to this He alleged .. He emphasised He continued by A spokesman stated that USEFUL CONNECTIVES TO USE IN NEWSPAPER ARTICLES KEK KKK SK KKK ACTIVITY: WRITE A NEWSPAPER REPORT Shortly before daybreak... Later that day Before long As evening fell . As the sun set... Soon after Hours later... Unfortunately . . Fortunately Soon Afterwards KAKA SKK KK After that Later on Next Moments later ‘Seconds later Much later Within minutes Suddenly Without any warning At that very moment Ina flash [Source: https:/images.app.goo.g/hhSCRdd78UvBvcULW9]DIALOGUE & INTERVIEW A dialogue is a conversation between two people. It is a record of the exchanges as they occur, directly from the speaker's point of view. An interview is similar to a dialogue. The major difference is that the one speaker probes the other by asking questions. When writing a dialogue/interview: write the names of the characters on the left side of the page; Y use a colon after the name of the character who is speaking; Y use a new line to indicate each new speaker; ¥ avoid using long greetings and introductions — respond to the brief in the question Y advice to characters (or readers) on how to speak or present the action must be given in brackets before the words are spoken; ¥ sketch a scenario before you start writing, EXAMPLE OF DIALOGUE: Discussion between student and Vice Principal [Nabeelah has been sent to the Vice Principal for dying her hair] Vice Principal: So, Nabeelah, what have you got to say for yourself? Nabeelah: (nervously clearing her throat) Ms Taylor, | don't have an excuse. | know that we are not allowed to dye or hair. But, | honestly did not expect that the colour would turn out lke this. | thought it was going to look more natural! Vice Principal: _ It states clearly in the schoo''s Code of Conduct that you are not allowed to dye your hair at all, regardless of whether it looks natural or not! Nabeelah: know. Vice Principal: At the beginning of Grade 8, you and your parents signed the Code of Conduct, meaning that you understood it and that you agreed to its rules. This is a blatant disregard of the rules of the school and I will not tolerate it Nabeelah (sighs) | am so sorry, Ms Taylor. | take full responsibility for my actions and this will definitely not happen again. Vice Principal: _| should hope not! Firstly, you shall get the dye removed immediately ~ | suggest a stripping agent — and secondly, you will have to go to two sessions of detention next week. Now, please, go back to class. Come and show me your hair tomorrow moming. Nabeelah: Yes, Ms Taylor. Thank youINTERVIEW An interview is similar to a dialogue. The major difference is that the one speaker probes the other by asking questions, ACTIVITY 1: How to plan the interview You recently won a competition on Instagram. The prize is an opportunity to interview your favourite Instagram influencer. Plan the interview below. at: a2: Answer: Answer; Interview with « 03: Answer: 4 Answer: SCENARIO: Useful and powerful phrases and questions to use in a media interview... ‘What few people really realise is... “In my experience...” “Before we move on to that | need to stress...” “A good example of that is...” “Can you tell me about...? “Can you explain what your organisation does?” “What is your campaign trying to achieve?” “Why is this important?” “Can you put into perspective how big of a problem this is?” Did you have any ‘a-ha!’ moments that made you rethink your approach? “What was the biggest obstacle you faced, and how did you overcome it?” How do you get inspiredSPEECHES A speech is a written account of an oral address be determined by the topic a specific purpose in mind. The purpose will The sign of a good speech is capturing and holding the attention of the audience. Must be in paragraph form The tone might be formalinformal depending on the audience Opening/ greeting Keep it brief and simple Outline the subject of the speech Highlight three or four key ideas and discuss each in a paragraph. Conclusion logical and appropriate closure to the speech KKK SKK KK FORMAL INFORMAL ‘A formal speech is written and presented in | Informal speeches are usually not prepared spoken form. It must be well-structured and | They are often made in response to a request easy to follow and statements must be at a gathering. The tone of an informal speech clearly made. is light and sincere. Example of a Speech Instruction: You, as a former learner of your school, were asked to deliver a motivational speech to the current matric class. Write the speech you will deliver. Why Dreaming Big Is Not Always Good Good morning matrics. have an important question for you, - which way of thinking is better, dreaming big or being satisfied with small things? My whole life | thought | was going to be huge. I constantly scored at the top of the class. Over time, however, my motivation turned into something unhealthy. | started to believe that | was entitled to success. The first ominous sign came when | didn’t get a perfect score at the university entrance exams | started to feel like a failure. Now you are probably wondering, “What does it have to do with dreaming big?” Here's my answer: | always dreamed big, and this made me overlook tiny successes. Dreaming big is g00d, as it helps a person set far-reaching goals and do bold things. But it can only work if a person has a healthy relationship with failure and takes tiny steps. My wish for you is that you will always dream big despite setbacks on your road to success. ACTIVITY: SPEECH WRITING PRACTICE There has been an upsurge in the delinquency of a group of young people in your community. As a famous, rap artist/singer who was raised in your community, you wish to dispel the perception that all young people are social misfits. Write the speech that you would deliver to angry residents, at a community gathering TIP: Remember to identify the purpose, audience and context before you start planning.REPORTS Reports are factual accounts or summaries written in a formal concise manner. They are usually assigned or requested Formal Informal The formal report gives exact information about an issue that has been investigated ‘An informal report is a short report on something that has happened. You are normally asked to write about an event that you have been involved in, such as a sports tournament or camp. Format + Arecipient * Asender * Atopic * Introduction © Briefly explain background and purpose of report Format A recipient A sender A topic Introduction © Briefly explain background and purpose of report Body * Investigation © Procedure followed to gather information + Findings © Based on investig + Recommendations Based on findings Body * Should be factual account of incident/accidenv situation * Who? Why? Where? When? What? How? Conclusion * Briefly draw together findings and recommendations Conclusion + Briefly summarise ‘+ Sign and date report ‘+ Sign and date report * Formal language to be used * Informal format but formal language to be used + _No slang or colloquial languageEXAMPLE OF FORMAL REPORT Report on the investigation into the needs for dance classes as an extra- mural activity For Attention: Mr Horn (The principal) [Terms Of Reference: As requested by the principal, Mr Horn the report investigates he demand for general dance classes as a possible extra-mural activity at REC Schools & Academies. PROCEDURE: 1, Three members of the RCL compiled a questionnaire concerning the demand for dance classes. 2. It was distributed to all the learners. 3. The results were analysed FINDINGS: 11. 85% of the girls and 20% of the boys were interested. 2. More than half of the interested learners would not be able to join dance classes on Fridays because of other extra-mural involvements. 3. Only 13 learners indicated that they would definitely participate in dance classes on Friday afternoons. 4. Anumber of learners were concerned about the cost of the classes. '5. Learners were also very concerned about the actual genres of dance on offer. |CONCLUSION: General dance classes at REC would probably not prove to be a well- upported extra-mural activity. Too many learners are already over-committed. RECOMMENDATIONS: ‘1. The Governing Body members should be informed of the outcome of th survey. 2. It does not seem that dance lessons in the afternoons would be viable, but the school could consider making dance a greater part of the Physical Education classes. DATE: 24 June 2008 IGneD: Gem Protlan IT Problem hairperson of the Representative Council of Learners \Sebject of the repart Wane ofthe person who Lequested this report Who asked for the report and ny? sing paint form, expen how ru gathered your dete. wo Iwas eansuited and whet you dd bith your dings. sing point frm explain what eu fond et from your Leseerch process Focus onthe Vects thet mere discovered lina form ofa paragraph summarise wha you bave |diseovered. lasing pit farm mate |suagestions witout using T° orEXAMPLE OF INFORMAL REPORT Report on the Grade 12 Camp in Spring Waters National Park: Dates: 24-27 September 2018 Attended by: The Grade 12 learners from REC Schools & Academies For the attention of: Mrs N Boshoff (Grade 12 Grade Head) . TRANSPORT ‘The bus hired for transport to and from the campsite was punctual, comfortable| and well-maintained. It is recommended that this company — Silver Star ~ be used again. 2. ACCOMODATION The double-bunk beds were clean, comfortable and well-spaced. The ablution blocks were clean and exceptionally well-maintained. 3. FOOD AND DINING AREA The dining section was clean and airy. There was more than enough seating The kitchen area was spotless and there was every facility available. However, in the interest of safety, it might be a good idea to ask that the open toaster be replaced with a four-slice pop-up toaster. }4. ENTERTAINMENT The learners were most inventive and entertaining, and the final camp concert ‘was a huge success. Thanks should be extended to the Grade 12 teachers for their enthusiasm and hard work. 5. SECURITY ‘The staff and learners felt safe at all times as there was 24-hour security at the gates, and at night, security staff patrolled the fenced area. |b. RECOMMENDATIONS It is suggested that the site be used again and that the booking for the 2019 camp be made early as it is a popular campsite, IMpho Johnson IM Johnson 112A Class Captain 0 September 2018 Vite \Some vinta information ‘Numbered, sub-headings {allowed by short paregraphs (ar sentences in pait-farm i itis mare suitable). (Evaluations given and ‘sometimes fallowed by specific recommendations. \Abjective style \General recommendations |given near the end Wane \Sonstre Ville (BeteREVIEW A review is an individual's response to a work of art, film, book, TV programme, Reviews might appear in a magazine or newspaper. « Format: 0 Introduction: providing brief background, .e.g. ‘This is the third book/film in © Body brief discussion of key incidents without giving away the plot © Conclusion opinion/ recommendation * Style and tone ©. formal tone ©. subjective ACTIVITY 1: EXPLORING ASPECTS OF THE RESTAURANT Ina group, make a list of qualities that attract you to a restaurant, Make a second list with qualities you don't like. Example: Good qualities Negative Qualities Good food ‘Noisy Friendly atmosphere Restaurant Review Data Sheet Complete the following data sheet for your favourite restaurant. Categories Example Location Convenient. Near the school. Menu Pizza, pasta, salad Type of Restaurant __| italian Price Expensive. It’s R500 for two unless you go at the “all-you-can-eat” special time. Clientele Families, school kids, couples. It’s a good first date restaurant. It’s good for groups. ‘Atmosphere Clean but noisy. Good view from windows Reputation Famous name.. Food Quality Just okay. The potato salad is too sweet. The pizza is. Service Sometimes when it's busy the service is too slow. Your Experience Review all the data and then write a paragraph about the restaurant.ACTIVITY 2: USING STRONG TOPIC SENTENCES A strong topic sentence needs to: «Have a clear focus that is not too broad or too narrow. If the focus is too broad or too narrow the reader will be confused about the writer's purpose. Too Broad: There are many restaurants in Johannesburg x Too Narrow. Brian's Bread Basket is an Irish restaurant. Y Clear Focus: The variety of restaurants in Johannesburg provides an opportunity to experience other cultures’ cuisine without leaving South Africa. Which topic sentences are strong? Which are weak? Why? 1. Itis important to choose a restaurant that serves healthy food when planning a banquet. 2. Healthy food is essential for planning a banquet and that is also how | eat at home. 3. | would never work in a restaurant because | eat in restaurants, 4. The Hungry Hippo is a restaurant. 5. The Crazy Cow, one of the most popular restaurants in Daegu, is famous for its imported beef and “old west” décor. 6. Dinning out can be cheaper than cooking for a single person. 7. Many people like restaurants. 8. | think some restaurants do a good business. Write topic sentences for the following topics (topic + idea or topic + opinion): 1. School lunches 2. Cell phones 3. New restaurant 4, Trends Activity 2: Writing a Restaurant Review Write a review ofa restaurant. The following are some guidelines for writing a review: Begin with a general statement that mentions the restaurant's name and location « Itis also possible to begin with a “hook" and then provide specifics about the restaurant. + Food -Describe the food on the menu in detail. You can mention a particular dish that you have had there, if you think it is appropriate + Atmosphere —Discuss the exterior and interior décor. Also mention the ambience, background music and special features of the restaurant. + Service -Some reviews may give details about the service from the first moment a customer enters the restaurant until the customer has finished the meal and leaves. It is okay to mention the name of a server or chef that is exceptionally friendly, helpful or talented. + Clientele —Mention what type of people like to go there. Is there a dress code? + Price -It is important to mention the general price range; however, specifics are not necessary. A “hint” about whether the place is expensive or cheap may be adequate. + Location —Is the restaurant hard to find? + Other details -Do customers need reservations? What are the hours? Is it crowded on weekends? + The “Bottom Line” -Overall Conclusion. Make a couple of final comments and give the restaurant some type of “score” that will help other people decide whether they want to go there or not.‘An example of a book review: The Alchemist: A modern Parable Author: Paulo Coelho Publisher: HarperTorch The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a modern parable with a clear message: that you should follow your dream and become the person you are meant to be. Set in a pre-modern time in Spain and North Africa, the main character, Santiago, is @ shepherd. He dreams that if he travels to the pyramids in Egypt he will find treasure, so he sets off on a quest. On the way he finds work with a merchant who has given up on pursuing his own quest, and he finds an alchemist who is living out his very own ‘personal legend’. A number of times Santiago has to overcome the temptation to give up his journey and settle for a life that does not reflect his dream. However, he does persevere with his quest, and, ultimately, his story shows that perseverance does pay off, while also showing that the journey itself is important. The simple style of this coming-of-age fantasy novel makes it easy to read, even as it deals with a deep issue. While some sceptics might find the tangible faith that underlies the novel naive, its sure to inspire everyone who is trying to discover their calling in life An example of a restaurant review: Sit down at Hlala Panzi A feast awaits you By Jessica Smith Location: 5 Main Road, Waterfall Mall, Rustenburg Telephone: 014 597 5563, Cuisine: Contemporary African Price of a main course: from R50 to approximately R150 Service: Very good Waterfall Mall is known for being a cultural hub, and now there's anew kid on the block, the contemporary African restaurant Hlala Panzi. Upon entering, | feel like | am in an upmarket cave, where the rough walls are covered with iconic San rack art. ‘Hlala Panzi’ means ‘sit down’ in isixhosa~so | do just that, on a tree stump set around a circular table. The table cloths are covered with African animal prints, and | suddenly feel as if I'm far away from the bustle of. city life. | look at the menu. It’s a fusion of Diner meets Africa. Think Ostrich Burger with creamy mielie-pap instead of the usual fries. The menu also offers umgombothi, a traditional Xhosa beer made from fermented maize and sorghum. There is even and African-inspired breakfast combo of mielie-pap, amasi (similar to buttermilk) and blueberries. The tie should consist of the name ofthe boak anda phrase tat gives your overel opinion oft separated by acobn, The frst paregraph gives the name af the book and the name ofthe suitor, and the underiyng message. The second paragraph describes the setting andthe main characters The third paragraph gies some information about the stayhine. but does nat giveaway the ending Use a ser -formel register and style ‘that is thought but concise The fourth paragraph describes the style and gives the genre of te book ‘also suggest wha wl ey reading this bok Acately subheading indicating that ‘the review will be positive Name ofthe reviewer ay inlormation given before the first paragraph. The first paragraph els you about ‘the locaton and indicates the restaurant is new. The second paragraph focuses on dbcor end ambience. Subjective point of view. The third paragraph focuses on food and dink. on offer The fourth paregreph dels with service and prices The service is quick and cheerful, and | am pleasantly surprised by the modes bill. | [he estparsgreph suggest who will enjoy visting this resteerant. and Those looking for a hearty African meal will find that this restaurant is right on ‘gives it four out of fie stars wit an target. Hlala Panzi is awarded four out of five impala! Abicen twist 33[Restaurant] Play/ Performance [Movie [Book [CD Identify what Name! Title + name of Title is being Tite reviewed 7 PODS | who | Owner! chet Witer/cirector actors | Director! actors wre ube | Musician’ Producer Which servos Which shops! onine | Which shopa/ online | wie | sms [wm | ponent | cae anti | or orate specials cinemas shops siores Whenis it being performed | _Wnenisitbeing | wie. wit it star being | When wilit stat being oo (ime and days) ae can | available available days! period) theatre arena (on circuit! DVD) Genre: comedy! tragedy! ] Genre: rom-comi sci-fi Types of food eect feel ape) music! basic storyline basic storyline Genre/ basic storyline Genre music VEmm=enz Taste ‘actors convincing ‘acting ually writing 7 Song choice Presentation Scenery Setting descriptive factual | words! Iyrcs; Service Backdrop & Props special effects development of Voice Evaluation: Price Music soundtrack characters Rhythm environment special effects Prot quailty of lustration |” produced atmosphere Plot 2 a 5 Possible criticisms/ warnings/ how could it have been improved Rating: clearly indicate WHAT/S_or /100.‘Acclaimed ‘Accomplished Blissful ‘Appetizing Aromatic Award-winning Authentic Adventurous Brilliant Beautifully presented Based on Catchy Beautifully filmed Classic Clean Chef's choice Big-budget Country-fresh Breathtaking Cleverly-written Creamy Character-driven Complex crisp Complex Deftly-produced Crunchy Critically acclaimed Dynamic Delectable Current Endlessly-playable Delicious Daring Sophisticated Well-paced Vocal Musical Bite-size Inviting Thrilling Upbeat Juicy Irresistible Suspenseful Home-made Immensely talented Masterful High-end Highly original Lyrical Finest Gripping Layered Lively Must-see Latest Locally produced Funny Rhythmic Melt-in-your-mouth Star-studded Trademark Moist Feel-good Talented Organic Fast-paced Highly-tistenable Perfectly cooked Sentimental Poignant Zesty Romantic Harmonic World-class Riveting Poetic Velvety Entertaining Flawless Quirky Feel-good Notable Tasty Realistic Successful synthetic Tender Sweet Dramatic Scrumptious Powerful NAR aaCV & COVER LETTER ‘A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document through which the writer presents himself/herself to the world. The document should present a strong, first impression of the candidate. It should present information clearly, objectively, and concisely. Remember, a CV must address the post for which the candidate seeks employment. For example, a candidate who applies for a sports-related post will present a CV which speaks more about the candidate's prowess in sports than in the academic. The following aspects must be addressed: Y Personal details ¥ Formal Qualifications ¥ Work experience (if applicable) Y Referees A covering letter is a summary of the contents of the CV and is always accompanied by a detailed CV. The purpose is to introduce the applicant and provide information on why the applicant would be the most suitable candidate for the position. EXAMPLE OF CV & COVER LETTER: CURRICULUM VITAE OF PERSONAL DETAILS ‘Surname and full names Date of birth Identity number Address Contact numbers Gender Marital status Dependants Rel Nationality Criminal record FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS Secondary education Name of institution Highest qualification obtained Year of completion Tertiary education Name of institution Highest qualification obtained Year of completion WORK EXPERIENCE Name and address of employer Date of employment PositionREFEREES Name Relationship Contact number 1. 2. 3. 180 Grove Road Chatsworth 4084 21 November 2018 ‘The Manager The Good Read Grove Centre Pelican Road Chatsworth 4084 Dear Sir / Madam Application for post of shop assistant | would like to apply for a part-time shop-assistant position at the Chatsworth branch of The Good Read | am an eighteen-year-old matric learner at Turnstone Secondary School. | am well-read and hava a passion for books. | am also punctual, responsible, honest and hard-working, | am available to work in the evenings, weekends, public holidays and the December holidays. Transport to and from work will not be a problem as | live only a few roads away from Grove Centre. Ifyou have any openings for part-time staff | hope that you will invite me for an interview. | can be contacted at the above address, or on the following celi phone number: 076 489 2398. Thank you for your consideration. Yours faithfully Khanyile Shabar Khanyasile Shabanya Activity: Compile a CV and Cover letter WORE FOR COP FES BEANS Join Rustenburg’s number one café Coffee Beans, where every cup of coffee has the same aim: to bring families together and remind people that every cloud has a silver lining. We offer a diverse range of employment opportunities, so start your career at Coffee Beans today: ¥ Choose the hours you work ¥ Get management experience Y Share your love of coffee Join us as WAITRESS, ASSISTANT MANAGER or BARISTA, depending on your skills and experience. Email us at: jobs@coffeebeans.co.zaAGENDA & MINUTES OF MEETING ‘An agenda is a document that is sent out before a meeting to all the people who will be attending the meeting. It indicates what will be discussed at that meeting, so that the people who will be attending are prepared for the discussions that will take piace. The following items must be included in an agenda. Name of organisation Date and time and venue of meeting Agenda items 1. Opening and Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Attendance 4, Reading and adoption of minutes of previous meeting 5. Matters arising 6 New matters 6.1 Dwindling number of library users 6.2, t, General 8. Date of next meeting 9. Closure The minutes of a meeting are a record of what happened at a meeting and decisions that were taken, The minutes must: f v 7 KAKA < Reflect the name of the organisation Show the date, the place and the time at which the meeting was held State the name of the people who attended the meeting — can be added as an annexure, attendance register Quote resolutions word for word Provide a summary of what was proposed and finally agreed upon Be written in the past tense Leave out trivialities like jokes Only become legal and binding once signed and dated by the chairperson after being read and adopted in the next meeting Indicate time meeting endedExample of format: Name of Organisation ‘Smallville Public Library Date and time and venue of meeting nutes of meeting held on 12 February 2018 in the Smallville Public Library boardroom at 9h00. ‘Agenda items: 4, Opening and Welcome The chairperson, Mr Blue, opened the meeting and welcomed all members present. 2, Apologies Mr Grey was on leave 3, Attendance Refer to attached attendance register a Reading and adoption of minutes of previous meeting Minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted by Mrs Black and seconded by Mr Green. Matters arising from the minutes 5. 5.1 Mrs Yellow reported on the progress of the farewell function arrangements of Mr Orange: who was retiring at the end of March. 6 _ Newmatters 6.1 [twas noted with concem that the number of secondary schoo! learners visiting the library had dwindled. It was decided that Ms Violet and Ms Indigo would embark on a campaign to recruit learners from the local secondary schools by visiting the school. General The staff was reminded of the black and red theme for Valentine's Day. 8 Date of next meeting 12 March 2018 at 900. 9. Closure The meeting closed at 10h00 ACTIVITY: COMPILING AN AGENDA AND MINUTES OF THE MEETING You are the secretary of a schoo! committee that has been entrusted with arranging a party for a home for senior citizens. Draw up the agenda for a meeting where the main aim is to find out how far everyone is with his/her allocated duties. Then write up the minutes of this meeting, following the agenda carefully. 39Sentence stems for Letter Activity 2. FOR THE TEACHER TO COPY AND CUT OUT. With reference to our telephone conversation | (about) With reference to your advertisement | am writing this letter to request lam writing this letter to complain in the strongest terms about I find it most dissatisfactory that... Please accept my sincere apologies. I/we apologise for any inconvenience caused lam writing to enquire about... | would appreciate it if you could... Please advise Thanking you in advance. This is due to... | was delighted to hear that... lam writing on behalf of... | look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.DBE Creative Writing Notes ‘The Answer Series Grade 12 HL Peer created assessments