Materials writing: more on samples

This is a quick follow-up to my post on how I approach sample writing. Here’s the original post.

I just wanted to add one more thing – and it’s something Kath Bilsborough touched upon in her post about briefs.

Kath says:

‘Use the brief as a reference throughout the writing process, as a framework, a reminder, and a checklist.’

I second that. Especially if the brief you get is quite detailed, meaning there’s lots to consider in your sample.

Approaching the brief

When I get a detailed brief, normally the first thing I do is panic. Then I get highlighting.

I pick out all the basic info re: markets, aims, etc. Then I delve deeper – picking out all the stuff about the flow of the resource, activities to include, instructions about things like text length, vocab lists, whatever. It’s hard to say exactly what as it depends on the brief, but my point here is that I highlight the important bits!

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