Writing frame:
1. reason: Why am I writing?
2. reader(s): Who am I writing this text for?
3. topic: What is the topic of my text?
4. information: Which information do I need to give?
5. message or idea: What do I want to say about the topic?
After you have finished your writing frame, you can decide how you want to organise your ideas. For example, in some texts you may want to start with the reason you’re writing. (‘I’m writing this post to tell you about my favourite Dutch snack.’) In other texts you may want to begin with your message about the topic. (‘You should try Dutch snacks.')