Transactional Writing

Question 1

Format for a blog

Answer 1

1. Link http://
2. Date
3. Title
4. Paragraph
5. Read more click here

Question 2

Newspaper article format

Answer 2

1. Heading
2. Subheading
3. Name of reporter/ journalist use pseudonym
4. Leading paragraph starts with City and or country
5. Leading paragraph 4ws and H
6. Important info in first paragraphs
7. Supporting info and direct speech in other paragraphs
8. Conclusion

Question 3

Email format

Answer 3

1. To
2. From
3. Sent date
4. Subject heading
5. dear…
6. Intro
7. Paragraphs
8. Conclusion
9. Yours faithfully, yours sincerely , kind regards
10. Ms name

Question 4

Format: letter to the editor

Answer 4

1. Job of the addressee
2. Place where they work
3. Dear sir / mr/ mrs name of addressee
4. Response to… Issue ….
5. In the Cape Times/ Elle magazine on the (date)
6. Paragraphs
7. I suggest that…
8. Yours faithfully
9. Name
10. My address