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Grade 4 English HL Transactional Writing Booklet

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About this resource

Help your Grade 4 learner build confidence in Transactional Writing with this colourful, learner-friendly booklet filled with clear explanations, examples, writing activities and assessment rubrics.

The booklet covers:

  • Messages & notes
  • Friendly letters
  • Invitations
  • Postcards
  • The purpose and features of transactional writing
  • Correct format and layout for each text type
  • Planning, drafting, editing and presenting written work
  • Writing tips and checklists
  • Practical writing activities

Each section provides learners with step-by-step guidance and visual examples before giving them an opportunity to practise writing their own transactional texts. For example, the friendly-letter section clearly labels the date, greeting, body, closing and signature, while the postcard section visually demonstrates the correct postcard layout.

The booklet also includes 10-mark rubrics for messages & notes, friendly letters, invitations and postcards, making it useful for both practice and assessment.

Grade 4 | English HL | Transactional Writing | 24 Pages | Examples & Activities | Writing Checklists | Rubrics Included | PDF Format

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