Writing to Explain Revision

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Writing to ExplainRevision
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Writing to explain is in the Triplet containing
Describe and Inform and is found on Paper 2
section B
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The purpose of writing to explain is to provide
answers to questions, give reasons, or help
someone to understand a process.
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Techniques to remember

• Use general statements as an introduction to the
  subject.
• Use formal language in the present tense.
• Dont use emotional tone the audience dont
  want to hear your opinion here.
• Use facts to help support your explanation.
• Be clear and detailed dont confuse your reader
• Create a summative final sentence.

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Appropriate connectives

• Because of
• As a result of
• Therefore
• Consequently
• Since
• When
• In order to
• As a consequence of

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Tips for the Exam

• Make sure you know what the task you are being
  asked to complete involves.
• Be clear in your mind what the purpose and
  audience are.
• Underline or highlight key words or phrases.
• Plan the ideas youre going to use.
• Make sure you explain your ideas clearly.

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Example of an Exam question

• There is a wide range of pressures on young
  people today.
• Explain what you take to be the main pressures
  and how they affect you as well as people you
  know.

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General statement
Audience? An older group so write so that they
understand your point of view
There is a wide range of pressures on young
people today. Explain what you take to be the
main pressures and how they affect you as well as
people you know.
Use formal style thats not too personal because
the audience wont believe you.
Give good examples of the pressures and the
effect they have on you and others of your age.
Be clear and concise so the audience dont get
confused.