Writing for Formal & Informal Purposes

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Whether drafting a letter to the mayor or emailing a friend, writing is a lifelong skill used in a variety of situations. From informal writing -- instant messages, online bulletin boards and friendly letters -- to more formal writing -- business letters, memos, resumes and meeting minutes -- Writing for Formal & Informal Purposes suggests strategies to help discern the appropriate tone for a piece of writing based on purpose and audience. Student writers, ranging from an avid young cyclist on a fundraising campaign for an upcoming school trip to a writer communicating with her fellow club members on the Internet, use formal and informal writing to accomplish their goals. A teacher's guide is included and available online. Part of the multivolume Writing for Students Video Series.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"…lively…Viewers will be invested in the writing successes of the interesting mix of culturally diverse teens and preteens. Appropriate for all disciplines and for extracurricular writing."- School Library Journal (March 2006)

"…ideal instructional viewing for student classrooms…highly recommended…"- Midwest Book Review (May 2006)