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What is the format if you are asked to write a letter?
A letter format, with greeting, body, closing, signature
Who is the audience if you are writing to your principal?
The principal (formal audience)
What does topic mean in FAT-P?
What you are writing about
What does purpose mean in FAT-P?
The reason you are writing
What does FAT-P stand for?
Format, Audience, Topic, Purpose
Name two different formats you might be asked to write in.
Letter, speech (others: essay, poem, article)
How does your audience affect the tone of your writing?
You adjust word choice, formality, and style based on who will read it
How do you figure out the topic in a writing prompt?
Look for the main subject or idea you’re being asked to address
Name a writing purpose: inform, persuade, or entertain.
inform / persuade / entertain
Choose a FAT-P for this prompt: Write a letter to the mayor about cleaner parks.
Letter, mayor, cleaner parks, persuade
If you are writing a speech, what should you include that’s different from a letter?
Clear speaking cues, audience engagement (e.g., questions, pauses)
Give an example of writing to a formal audience.
Writing a letter to the mayor
Create a topic for an essay about school lunch
The quality of food served in school lunches
How would your purpose change if writing to convince someone?
Your purpose would be to persuade
Why is knowing FAT-P important before you write?
It helps you plan your writing so it fits the task
What format would you choose for giving instructions to classmates?
How-to guide or instructional article
Give an example of writing to an informal audience.
Writing a text or note to a friend
Why is it important to stay focused on your topic?
To make sure your writing is clear and organized
Write a purpose statement for a narrative story.
To entertain by telling an interesting or exciting story
Give a FAT-P for writing a speech to your class about recycling.
Speech, classmates, recycling, inform/persuade
Why is it important to follow the correct format?
It helps organize your ideas and meet the reader’s expectations
Explain how you would change your writing if your audience was younger kids.
Use simpler words, a friendly tone, and clear examples
How can details support your topic?
They explain, give examples, and provide evidence for your ideas
How does your purpose affect your word choice?
You choose words that help you achieve your goal
Create a full FAT-P for this prompt: Convince your school to get new sports equipment.
Letter (or speech), school principal (or board), new sports equipment, persuade