Organise writing for different purposes using appropriate format and structure (e.g. standard templates, paragraphs, bullet points, tables)

Read the information and complete the task:

The local council collects household rubbish once a fortnight. There was a strike by the refuse collectors. The council did not collect your rubbish when they should have. Rubbish has been waiting for collection by the roadside for nearly a month. The bags have become torn. It is the middle of summer. You are worried about health and safety.

Write a letter to the council setting out your concerns and asking the Council what you should do.

Use the address: County Council, PO Box 23, S78 1XL

You should include: 

• an introduction setting out the issues 

• a section explaining what you feel the council should do 

• a conclusion that summarises your main points.

You will be assessed on: 

• presenting your work clearly 

• including relevant information 

• structuring your work with sentences and paragraphs 

• accurate spelling 

• correct use of punctuation 

• correct use of grammar

Plan your letter

Draft your letter

Write your final draft

Read the information and complete the task:

You see the following information in a local magazine and decide that you will apply for a grant to start a business venture.

Use the address details above to write a letter to the Council applying for a grant. You should aim to persuade the reader to back your proposals.

Write the letter in the appropriate way, using a suitable format, tone and style for your audience.

You should include: 

• an introduction setting out the main reason(s) for writing 

• the main reasons for requesting grant 

• ideas about your business and why you feel it will be successful 

• why you believe your business should get the grant 

• the impact it would have on the local community 

• A conclusion that summarises your main points.

Got an Idea for a Business?

You could get a grant of up to £1000!

Your local Council is willing to help local people who wish to start businesses in this area, no matter how small. Tell us about your business idea and we could give your business a £1000 grant.

Here are a few of the ventures we have supported with this scheme: 

• Market stalls 

• Coffee shop 

• Handmade jewellery 

• Gardening services 

• Mobile hairdressing 

• Mobile car tune ups

What are you waiting for? Send your email to:

[email protected]

You will be assessed on:

 • presenting your work clearly 

• including relevant information 

• structuring your work with sentences and paragraphs 

• accurate spelling 

• correct use of punctuation 

• correct use of grammar