Apply it to Proposal:
How the text works
Purpose, shape and language.
Purpose: Recommend a feasible plan and secure agreement
Common forms: Project, intervention, event, design proposal
Typical structure: Need → aims → proposed action → resources and timeline → benefits and evaluation
Language features: Modal verbs; future forms; headings; quantified resources; criteria
Tone and register: Persuasive but realistic; claims should be supported and limits acknowledged.
Teaching guidance
Make the request explicit. Show how the plan can be carried out and how success will be checked.
Quick learner checklist
- □ The opening makes the purpose clear: Recommend a feasible plan and secure agreement.
- □ Each part has a clear place and moves the reader towards the purpose.
- □ The language features, tone and level of formality fit the reader and situation.
- □ I have checked the details, paragraphing and punctuation before sharing.