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Directed Writing Formats

The document outlines various formats for directed writing tasks including newspaper reports, featured articles, speech writing, book reviews, and statements of purpose. Each format includes specific guidelines on structure, language, and content to effectively convey information and engage the audience. The document emphasizes the importance of clarity, organization, and adherence to the respective styles for each writing type.

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Directed Writing Formats

The document outlines various formats for directed writing tasks including newspaper reports, featured articles, speech writing, book reviews, and statements of purpose. Each format includes specific guidelines on structure, language, and content to effectively convey information and engage the audience. The document emphasizes the importance of clarity, organization, and adherence to the respective styles for each writing type.

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Directed Writing Formats

List of Directed Writing Topics: 300- 350 words


1. Newspaper Report
2. Review Writing: Book
3. Speech Writing
4. Featured Article- Travelogue, Newspaper/Magazine Report
5. Statement of Purpose

Formats

1. Newspaper Report
 It is usually written in the third person and in indirect speech
 Passive voice is used
 The language is neutral and figurative
 Ornamental language is avoided
 The content should include answers to the questions ‘when’, ‘where’,
‘why’ and ‘how’ on the topic to be written about.
 Personal pronouns are to be avoided.

Headline
- By-Name; A Staff Reporter

(Date line should be written as in newspapers)

Mumbai, Thursday, 14th February 2025:…………(Start writing from


here) ……………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
………………
Content:
 Content includes: Who, What, Where, When, Why
 Follow the inverted pyramid method

 Rearrange the points in a logical sequence


 Include eyewitnesses account and statements made by important person
 For E.g. The police commissioner of Mumbai, Mr. _______ said that
…………………….

2. Featured Article
 Usually, an article is a piece of writing that is published in a
newspaper or magazine for guiding a large audience on a particular
topic or subject
 An article must be organized so as to draw the attention of the readers
 Points must not be repeated.

Format:
The Heading/ The Title
By:

 The Introduction- about two or three lines to set the tone.


 Main Body- 3 to 4 paragraphs. Avoid repetition of ideas
 The Conclusion- With an opinion, recommendation, anticipation or an
appeal to the reader
3. Speech Writing
Speech refers to a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience

Format
Title

 Greeting
 Introduction
 Main Body
 Conclusion

Depending on the time of the delivery one must begin by greeting the Head
of the school/ institution concerned.
Respected Principal Ma’am, teachers and my dear friends! Today, I (the
_________________) stand before you all to speak on the topic
“……………………………..”.
OR

You can start with a quote related to the topic and then go with the
salutations and introduction.

Conclusion
Last but not the least, the concluding line, thanking the audience for their
cooperation and their patience. It is very important to conclude what you’ve
started. Never leave a speech or for that matter, any of your answers open-
minded.

4. Book Review

Title-
Author-
Genre-
Publishing House-
Number of Pages-

Begin from here (middle of the page). Repeat all


information enlisted above and amplify all the points in paragraph form.

Date
Name & Surname

5. Statement of Purpose
 The statement of purpose is a combination of your personal profile
and reasons why you are applying to a specific graduate school.
 Here the student will not focus on himself or herself but on the course
in question.
 Students need to convince the university board/s that their goals are
very clear and that they have worked towards achieving it.
 Write in active voice

Format
TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN

Begin here (from the middle of the page)………………


Amplify all the points given in separate paragrapgh.

14th February, 2025


Name & Surname

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