letter of advice

W (who are you?) A (audience – who is going to read it) S (style – formal, informal) P (purpose -what information you

should include)

Think and write ideas

Tell your parents how you feel Explain how much homework you have Offer to do certain things

General plan 1. Opening paragraph Refer to the writer’s

problem Show sympathy and

understanding2. Par. 2 Give advice. Add

examples to support your ideas.

3. Par.3 Give more advice and

more examples.4. Closing. Par. 4 Sum up and say you

hope your advice helps.

Detailed planPar. 1 Too many chores at home Understand how you feelPar. 2 Talk about problem calmly Find suitable time to talk

to parentsPar. 3 Make practical suggestions Work out what you can doPar.4 Show your parents/I hope

this advice helps

Opening: Paragraph 1

It’s not easy when…I had a similar problem with / when…I know what it’s like to…I’m sure you feel irritated when…but…It can be very annoying when…but…

Paragraphs 2-3Expression for giving adviceTry to…If I were you, I …You could/should …What about…Another suggestion is ….Try not to get..

Closing:paragraph 4

I’m sure / I hope that you will soon…I think it will help to try these

suggestionsI hope everything works out for you.