Exercise 1: A letter of advice

1WRITING! Write a letter of advice.

Task: Write a letter of advice for this problem.

I can’t find my new e-reader! It was a really expensive present from my grandmother. It isn’t in my bag, in my bedroom or in the kitchen. I don’t want to talk to my parents about it or my grandmother. My dad thinks I always lose things. What can I do?

Nick 

IdeasMake notes about these ideas.

  • Summarise the problem to show you understand.
  • Brainstorm ideas for advice.
  • Develop your best ideas in full sentences.

Plan: Start your letter with Dear Nick

Paragraph 1: Show that you understand the problem.

Paragraph 2: Write your most important suggestion first.

Paragraphs 3 & 4: Add one or two more suggestions.

Be sympathetic. Finish your letter with Best wishes and your name.

Write: Write your letter.

Check: Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation.