Wednesday 19 January 2011

Situational Writing - Postcard


Language

Grammar


When writing a postcard, you would use:

First Person Nouns

For example:

I gave myself a treat today. My stomach was so full after that and Brother called me a greedy pig.


Second Person Nouns (as you are addressing an intended recipient)

For example:

I wish that you could be here. You would enjoy yourself very much.


Present, Past or Future Tenses


In postcard writing, the Present Tense is used to describe the place, your feelings and what is happening at the moment.


For example:

Japan is a wonderful place. We are delighted to be here.

In postcard writing, the Past Tense is used to describe things, actions and feelings of the past.


For example:

Yesterday, my family went to the zoo. It was very crowded. Everyone had a lot of fun. I love the polar bears the most.


In postcard writing, the Future Tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen some time in the future.


For example:

Tomorrow, we are going to visit the famous market. We will buy some things home for Grandpa.