04 March 2011

Saturday 05 March 2011

This week’s homework is Practice Makes Perfect:

I can write promotional sentences.

This week we have started looking at promotional writing and have been working on four different types of sentences that work well in this genre of information texts. The same information can often be written in more that one way, so I’ve given two possibilities if sensible.

Whether – or

Whether you like action and adventure or brain training and puzzles, the new Nintendo 3DS is definitely for you!

The new Nintendo 3DS is definitely for you, whether you like action and adventure or brain training and puzzles.

From – to

From mouth-watering marshmallows to creamy chocolate sauce, the amazing SUPER CHOCOLATE SUNDAE has it all!

The amazing SUPER CHOCOLATE SUNDAE has it all, from mouth-watering marshmallows to creamy chocolate sauce!

You’ll be – by

You’ll be amazed by the National History Museum’s range of exquisite exhibitions.

You’ll be fascinated by the beautiful works of art by Warhol on display at the Tate Modern.

It is guaranteed/certain

It is guaranteed that you’ll love our new range of cracking kitchen appliances.

It’s certain to blow your socks off!

It’s believed that Walkers is the nation’s favourite crisp.


Try to show examples of each type of sentence. You could promote anything, from a bike race to a new electric toothbrush – it’s your choice. Fill your page up!