2. Transactional text Write a friendly letter to your teacher apologising for something that you have done wrong. It can be related to homework that you did not do or being unkind to him or her. Your teacher might have caught you bullying a younger child. Think of something that would be real to your life. When you write your letter, remember:


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Insert the date of your writing. Start with: Dear Ms/Mr…


• Write 80 to 100 words. • • • • •


Give the reason why you are writing the letter in the first paragraph. Then explain what happened.


In the last part of your letter you should offer an apology. Please hand your draft and edited copy in with your final writing. Check your spelling and punctuation.


[15 marks] [Total: 30 marks]


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