GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing a Guide Part 1 - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to write a guide, focusing on the importance of understanding the audience and purpose. It outlines the structure of a guide, including the introduction, body, and conclusion, and highlights essential features such as subheadings and step-by-step procedures. The language should be formal and clear, using imperatives to instruct. The video concludes with a preview of comparing guides and addressing questions.

What is the primary purpose of writing a guide?

• To entertain the reader

• To instruct the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To criticize the reader

Which of the following is NOT a form of a guide?

• Handbook

• Leaflet

• Novel

• Manual

What should the introduction of a guide include?

• A detailed analysis

• A summary of the guide

• An outline of the subject

• A list of references

Which feature helps readers quickly locate specific details in a guide?

• Subheadings

• Bibliography

• Index

• Footnotes

What type of language is typically used in a guide?

• Formal and objective

• Poetic and abstract

• Informal and subjective

• Casual and humorous