Unit 3 Writing Worksheet

AD
Before You Write
A Read the ad for a laptop. Write C (characteristics) or B (benefits) in the boxes.

Great Opportunity! JCN laptop 871YE

C 4 GB memory B Cheaper than laptops
in stores
1 TB hard drive
Lighter and smaller than
$450 other laptops

Order at www.better-laptops.com

B Read the ad again. Check (P) the correct boxes.

True False

1. The ad has a greeting. □ □

2. The ad has a phone number. □ □
3. The writer does not use complete sentences. □ □
4. The writer uses comparisons to describe the benefits. □ □
Your First Draft
A Choose an item to sell (for example, a watch, jeans, or a camera).
Write characteristics and benefits for the item.

B Write an ad for the item. Use the ad above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s ad. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the ad?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your ad.

new words
ad benefits characteristics hard drive laptop memory opportunity

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