Persuasive, convincing or emotional language that tries to make youīelieve their ‘pitch’. Where the writer or speaker tries to persuade you to buy something ![]() Be careful notġ.3 The language of persuasion: a sales pitch A ‘sales pitch’ is Problems with the use of mobile phones for students:Ĭonclusion: Summarise the main points presented. Problems with the use of mobile phones for staff: Representative at our school, I have been asked to write a reportĪbout the use of mobile phones by staff and students.ĭescription of the use of mobile phones at ……………………………………………….īenefits of mobile phone activity for staff and students: They can be aįantastic convenience or a terrible nuisance. Mobile phones and mobile technology in our world. Interest / introduce your purpose There is no getting away from Introduction: An opening paragraph to capture your reader’s That you may have already discussed and develop these into Tells you what the rest of the paragraph will be about. Important note: Each paragraph must have a topic sentence that ![]() You to produce a report on the use of mobile phones. For example, your school/college management team has asked Some cases, the reader of the report may have asked for it to be Must only present information that is important to its reader. Is to explain something and give information. Who access Facebook from their mobile phones?ġ0 How many full-time employees does Instagram have?ġ1 How much money was Instagram bought for?ġ2 Which company has placed this advert? What does it do?ġ3 Which is the email address you would use to get in touch withġ.2 Writing a report A report is a factual text and its purpose Percentage are Android-based and what percentage areĥ Pick out one piece of information that indicates theĦ What percentage of 35–44 year olds played Angry Birds in theħ How much would you need to pay for the Tiny Village app?Ĩ According to the advert, how many people use Facebook forĪndroid? How many monthly users does that represent?ĩ According to the advert, what is the total number of people A range ofĬonvenient apps is now available on mobile phones and other mobileġ How many Android smartphones exist across the globe?Ģ Which program has over 450 000 apps available?ģ How much is the one-time registration fee for AndroidĤ In terms of commercial developers using the App Store, what Software that is designed to perform a specific task. It indicates the practical application of computer ‘App’ is a computer industry word that is short for 6 What percentage of 35–44 year olds played Angry Birds in the last 30 days? 7 How much would you need to pay for the Tiny Village app? 8 According to the advert, how many people use Facebook for Android? How many monthly users does that represent? 9 According to the advert, what is the total number of people who access Facebook from their mobile phones? 10 How many full-time employees does Instagram have? 11 How much money was Instagram bought for? 12 Which company has placed this advert? What does it do? 13 Which is the email address you would use to get in touch with the advertiser? Source: infographic/android-apps-infographic.pdfġ.1 Skimming and scanning Read the paragraph below then skimĪnd scan the advertisement and answer the following questions: ![]() 1 How many Android smartphones exist across the globe? 2 Which program has over 450 000 apps available? 3 How much is the one-time registration fee for Android apps? 4 In terms of commercial developers using the App Store, what percentage are Android-based and what percentage are Apple-based? 5 Pick out one piece of information that indicates the competition between Android and Apple. ![]() A range of convenient apps is now available on mobile phones and other mobile devices around the world. It indicates the practical application of computer software that is designed to perform a specific task. © HarperCollins Publishers 2013 163 Chapter 1 Technology Worksheet 1.1 Skimming and scanning Read the paragraph below then skim and scan the advertisement and answer the following questions: ‘App’ is a computer industry word that is short for ‘application’.
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