Decide its main purpose and readership before planning.
Use an opening that establishes the topic, paragraphs that develop distinct points and an ending that completes the line of thought.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
A school garden offers more than flowers.
Moderate / Add a little
It can provide practical science learning and a quiet place to read.
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An article can inform, explain or persuade. Decide its main purpose and readership before planning. Use an opening that establishes the topic, paragraphs that develop distinct points and an ending that completes the line of thought. An attractive headline cannot replace clear content or accurate support.
Read the first model carefully: “A school garden offers more than flowers.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “It can provide practical science learning and a quiet place to read.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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A speech is heard in time, so listeners cannot easily reread a confusing section.
State the issue clearly, signpost main points and use examples that the audience can follow.
Direct address and repetition can help when purposeful.
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Easy / Start here
Today I want to explain why our reading club needs your support.
Moderate / Add a little
One book can begin a conversation; a shared shelf can build a community.
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A speech is heard in time, so listeners cannot easily reread a confusing section. State the issue clearly, signpost main points and use examples that the audience can follow. Direct address and repetition can help when purposeful. End with a realistic request or conclusion rather than an unrelated slogan.
Read the first model carefully: “Today I want to explain why our reading club needs your support.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “One book can begin a conversation; a shared shelf can build a community.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Ask clearly for the information or action you need.
End politely. Check names, dates and contact details.
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Easy / Start here
Please send the class times.
Moderate / Add a little
Could you please send me the class timetable?
Challenge / Try when ready
I would appreciate details of the course dates and the application process.
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Formal register suits situations requiring respectful distance or official action. State the reason for writing, organise supporting details and make the requested response clear. Avoid slang, but do not replace simple words with unnecessarily difficult ones. Match the greeting and closing and check the recipient’s role.
Read the first model carefully: “I am writing to request information about the reading competition.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “Please could you confirm the closing date and entry requirements?”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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