Transactional writing
Email
Date : 10th August 2025
From :
To :
Subject : Appreciation for use of FNB stadium
Dear Director Zondo
On behalf of the Durban Youth Choir, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for granting us
the use of the stadium for our recent open air music concert held on the 20 th of July 2025
Body be in 2 paragraphs
Conclusion 2 lines
Sincerely Yours
Your name
, Dialogue
When writing a dialogue ensure that you set the scene. Identify the correct tine + register, use
colons next to speakers names and do not use inverted commas. For Example
(Thando is watching Television when his mother calls him to the kitchen to discuss his grade 9 course
selection forum)
Mum : Thando, have you given any thought about what you would like to enter once you have
graduated from high school
Thando : No mum, I don’t have any passion for one particular career. I am still confused, there is so
much to consider. I mean, should I choose science or economics? I don’t know!
Mum ; Please don’t panic. Lets sit down and look at your report card, we will identify your strengths
Speech
Ensure that your speech is written in one coherent paragraph. However you may leave a line
depending on your content. When you deliver a speech you must identify your target audience,
purpose if your topic and register. For Example
Good morning to the student governing body, RCl leaders and fellow students. Today I would like to
highlight the importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle ahead of preparation for our school academic
year and its impact on us
Date : 10th August 2025
From :
To :
Subject : Appreciation for use of FNB stadium
Dear Director Zondo
On behalf of the Durban Youth Choir, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for granting us
the use of the stadium for our recent open air music concert held on the 20 th of July 2025
Body be in 2 paragraphs
Conclusion 2 lines
Sincerely Yours
Your name
, Dialogue
When writing a dialogue ensure that you set the scene. Identify the correct tine + register, use
colons next to speakers names and do not use inverted commas. For Example
(Thando is watching Television when his mother calls him to the kitchen to discuss his grade 9 course
selection forum)
Mum : Thando, have you given any thought about what you would like to enter once you have
graduated from high school
Thando : No mum, I don’t have any passion for one particular career. I am still confused, there is so
much to consider. I mean, should I choose science or economics? I don’t know!
Mum ; Please don’t panic. Lets sit down and look at your report card, we will identify your strengths
Speech
Ensure that your speech is written in one coherent paragraph. However you may leave a line
depending on your content. When you deliver a speech you must identify your target audience,
purpose if your topic and register. For Example
Good morning to the student governing body, RCl leaders and fellow students. Today I would like to
highlight the importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle ahead of preparation for our school academic
year and its impact on us
