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In this comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, we’ll take you step-by-step through the art of Discursive Letter Writing, explicitly designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum. Whether you’re a student preparing for exams or an educator looking for scaffolded teaching strategies, this lesson has insights to elevate your writing skills.

What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial:

Reading and Writing Objectives

• Understand the purpose, audience, and style of discursive writing.
• Learn to analyse reading texts for annotations and task-focused insights.

Breaking Down the Writing Prompt

• Conduct a SPAG (Style, Purpose, Audience, Genre) analysis.
• Use the 4Ws (What, Why, Who, What Genre) to fully grasp the task.

Structuring Your Letter

• Follow a paragraph-by-paragraph guide, from salutation to conclusion.
• Learn to develop supporting details using clues from the marking scheme.

Crafting an Effective Letter

• Write with a convincing and appropriate register.
• Maintain flawless spelling, punctuation and grammar while ensuring clarity and engagement.

Marking Criteria Insights

• Understand how marks are distributed:
• 15 marks for content with well-supported ideas and analysis.
• 10 marks for language, structure and style.

Interactive Activities

• Annotate sample texts with colour-coded bullet points.
• Draft and revise your letter based on explicit criteria.

Key Takeaways

• Master the essential elements of discursive writing.
• Learn how to write between 250-350 words that adhere to exam expectations.
• Gain practical strategies to effectively address bullet points in your task.