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WRITING
Its all about the message
and your understanding.
JOM PI DAPUR
CERITAKAN BALIK
WRITING : 40 MARKS
Bahagian 1: 20 markah (80)
Bahagian 2: 20 markah
(120)
HOW TO ANSWER PART 1
Go Sraight To The Point
Explain All the Good Things and Some
of the Bad Things
A Short and Sweet Ending
1. Go Sraight To The PointPreviously, many teachers, even I am guilty of this.We ask students to start with greetings.“Hi, how are you? I hope you are fine. I am fine here.”That is considered BAD in the new format. Why? Because it’s NOT NATURAL. Think about this,A: “What are you going to do this weekends?”B: “Hey, how are you? Im good. By the way, I am planning to go to the library this Saturday.”orA: “What are you going to do this weekends?”B: “I am thinking to go to the library this Saturday.”Which is more natural in your daily life? There you go. Remember, natural language wins.So in the new format we want to take away all the not so natural greetings and go straight to the point."Hi, how have you been Alex. I hope you are doing fine. I have read your message and I want to give you some advice. I think you should choose cooking. ..."
That’s how we all should respond to part 1.
2. Explain All the Good Things and Some of the Bad Things
One way to help students elaborate is to get them to think about the good things
about their choice and the bad things about what they have rejected.
For example, from the question, lets choose cooking.
"I think you should choose cooking. If you know how to cook, you can always make
yourself some food. It is also cheaper to cook at home. You do not have to go out
and eat at the cafe and restaurants all the time. Plus, when you have time, you can cook for your family. Oh, and you can cook for me!" [62 words]
You already have 62 words – only by listing down all the good things about your
choice of hobby.
What if the students don’t have so many ideas?
Then, write some negative things about the others
"I think you should choose cooking. If you know how to cook, you can always make yourself some food. It is also cheaper to cook at home. You do not have to go out
and eat at the cafe and restaurants all the time. I think cycling is expensive, because you need to buy a bicycle. And if you start painting, you also need to buy brushes
and paint. " [69 words]
3. A Short and Sweet Ending
Again, write as natural as you can.
"I think you should choose cooking. If you know
how to cook, you can always make yourself
some food. It is also cheaper to cook at home.
You do not have to go out and eat at the cafe
and restaurants all the time. I think cycling is
expensive, because you need to buy a bicycle.
And if you start painting, you also need to buy
brushes and paint. So I think cooking is the best
for you. Hope this helps. " [82 words]
BAHAGIAN 1 : 20 MARKAH
Closure
Body
Introduction
BAHAGIAN 2: 20 MARKAH
No more format (Maybe?)
Use the guide questions. (WH-questions)
3. A freer topic means more room to focus on the language.
4. Keep thing Short and Simple
Everyone should aim for one thing:
Have MEANING in what you write:
-You’re telling something in response to the
questions,
-Readers get something from the answers
Ways to reduce waste
Consume less
Reuse water bottles
Donate to charity
Separate garbage
Use recycling
bag
Recycle
Last month, your school celebrated Zero Waste Day.
In about 120 words, write an essay about ways to reduce waste.
You may use the notes below to help you.
Closure
Body 1
Introduction
Body 2
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BESIDES
ALTHOUGH
FURTHERMORE
MOREOVER
EVEN THOUGH
ON THE OTHER HAND
INTRODUCTION &
CONCLUSION
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