Write to Communicate

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/505/6325
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit maps to the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum in the following areas: Wt/L2.1; Wt/L2.2; Wt/L2.3; Wt/L2.4; Wt/L2.5; Wt/L2.6; Wt/L2.7.

Aim

In this unit, learners will learn how to write to communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly and effectively.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to plan, organise and draft own writing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Gather and organise information for own writing.
  • 1.2
    Work through sub-stages of planning and drafting to determine content, length, language and structure, appropriate to type of text, purpose and audience.
  • 1.3
    Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate.
  • 1.4
    Proofread and revise draft to improve clarity.
2.

Be able to write for different purposes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Use different styles of writing for different purposes for example, persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, and technical vocabulary.
  • 2.2
    Use formal and informal language appropriate to purpose and audience.

    LO1 and LO2: A minimum of 3 documents should be produced. They should be of varied length, format and style for different audiences and purposes. At least one piece of writing should be of between 400 and 500 words.

    1.1: Gathering and organising information might include use of mind maps or linear plan.

    1.2: Sub-stages for planning and drafting might include decision-making on how to divide up and order information and choosing an appropriate format and structure for presenting it to an audience.

    1.4: Improvements might include re-phrasing whole sentences, re-ordering text, inserting sub-headings, using bullets.

    LO2: The writing produced should be of different degrees of formality. Types of writing should be varied, for example, persuasive, instructional or descriptive. Two or more of these might be combined within a single piece of writing.