English Second Language (AS)·1 · Reading & Directed Writing · NSSCAS 5.1.12
Directed writing: the blog
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Learn how to write a blog for Paper 1 Section B — a catchy title, a warm personal voice, direct address, short punchy paragraphs, opinion mixed with a true story, and an invitation to engage — all in 220–260 controlled words.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCAS English Second Language (AS) 5.1.12):
- Identify the conventions of a blog as a Section B directed-writing form.
- Craft a catchy blog title and an opening hook that pulls the reader in.
- Use a personal, informal but controlled voice with direct address to the reader.
- Distinguish clearly between a blog and an article in voice, register, paragraphing and engagement.
- Blend personal opinion with real experience or anecdote to sound human.
- Draw ideas from source material without copying it word for word.
- Write a blog to a stated audience and purpose within 220–260 words.
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