English writing module Part 1 & Part 3 2024

English

1. WRITING MODULE

2. Scale Mark 1 C /5 2 CA /5 3 O /5 4 L /5 TOTAL /20

3. 1. CONTENT (5 Marks) : 1.1 Main idea of the task - points 1.2 The target reader

4. 2. COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT (5 Marks) : The requirements of the communicative task are: 1 Format (email, article) 2 Register (formal, informal) 3 Tone (friendly, informative, persuasive) 4 Target reader

5. 3. ORGANISATION (5 Marks) 3.1 The way ideas are linked 3.1.1 Linking words: Simpler – and, but, or, so, because, first of all, finally 3.1.2 Cohesive devices: i ) More sophisticated linking words/ phrases; moreover, furthermore, as a result, on the other hand 3.2 Paragraphing

6. 4. LANGUAGE (5 Marks) 4.1 Vocabulary 4.2 Structures 4.2.1 Simple – I am really shocked. / The problem will get worse soon. 4.2.2 Complex – Our recess is too short so some pupils have to rush eating their food. 4.3 Spelling

7. Part 1 Question 1 : Email

8. Question 1 You received an email from your cousin, Mila who will have her three-month semester break next week. Hi, What a relief! All exams are over and I’ll have a three-month semester break soon. I plan to work part-time. What part-time job should I apply? Where should I work? Am I making the right decision to work part-time? I’ll be waiting for your reply! Bye! Now, write an email to your cousin in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

9. TIP 1: EXAMINE QUESTION 1 You received an email from your cousin, Mila who will have her three-month semester break next week. Hi, What a relief! All exams are over and I’ll have a three-month semester break soon. I plan to work part-time . What part-time job should I apply? Where should I work? Am I making the right decision to work part-time? I’ll be waiting for your reply! Bye! Now, write an email to your cousin in about 80 words. Write your answer below.

10. TIP 2: PREPARE USEFUL WORDS / PHRASES / SUITABLE TO THE PURPOSES No. Purpose Sample useful phrases / expressions 1 To suggest Have you tried prawn noodle soup? You might want to go to MMSK Bookshop. 2 To recommend If I were you, I would stay at Merdeka Hotel. My stay there last week was superb! Jogging is very good for you . Jogging helps me to lose 10 kilogrammes .

11. No. Purpose Sample useful phrases / expressions 3 To convince You must try the cheesy fried banana. You will definitely love attending the cooking class. 4 To persuade Don’t worry . You will enjoy yourself at the park. I go to the park every month! Please try the café at least once. 5 To advise My advice would be to do indoor activities during haze. I advise you to apply for a part-time job.

12. TIP 3: PLAN THE LAYOUT OF YOUR EMAIL Topic: Part-time job Paragraph Content Details No. of words (flexible) 1 Intro - 15 2 What job? Waitress Meet people Friendly 20 3 Where? Selasih Café Kulim Want workers 20 4 Am I making the right decision? Yes Money Experiences 20 5 Closing - 10

13. TIP 4: KNOW HOW TO WRITE AN INTRODUCTION – MUST REACT TO WHAT THE SENDER MENTIONS Lengthy: Hi Ali, / Hello Sindhu, / Dearest Lee Zi Jia, Thanks for your email. How are you? I hope you are fine. I have been waiting for your email. It’s good to know your examinations are over. It is great to have a part-time job during your long break. [ 42 words ]

14. TIP 5: KNOW HOW TO WRITE AN INTRODUCTION Shorter: Hi Mila, A part-time job? Well, you are asking the right person. [ 12 words ] Hello Mila, Hope you will get a Dean’s List again. Now, let me give you some tips about your part-time job. [ 21 words ] KEEP IT SHORT AND SIMPLE!

15. Hi Mila, A part-time job? Well, you are asking the right person. I think being a part-time waitress suits you well. Firstly , you like to meet people and I know your friendly character will be good for the job . You can work at Selasih Café in Kulim because t hey want someone like you! Mila, trust me, you are making the right decision dear. You will get some money and can do more shopping! Moreover , you will get new experiences. Furthermore , your three-month break will be spent well. Do tell me when you start working. I will be your first customer! Love, Ali TIP 6: INCLUDE ENOUGH LINKING WORDS / CONNECTORS/COHESIVE DEVICES

16. TIP 7: PREPARE HOW TO WRITE A CLOSURE Well, got to go now. Can’t wait to hear from you! [12 words] Bye for now. See you soon! [6 words] Take care Mila! Keep in touch! [6 words] Have a great holiday! Send me photos! [7 words] Hope to hear a good news soon! All the best! [10 words] Hugs and kisses. Bye for now. [6 words] Say hello to everyone. Take care. [6 words]

17. Part 2 Question 2 : Essay

18. TIP 2: KNOW THE LAYOUT OF YOUR ESSAY PARAGRAPH DETAIL ESTIMATED NUMBER OF WORDS Paragraph 1 Introduction Rephrase the keywords in the question 30 Paragraph 2 Note 1 Your idea (e.g. opinion), details 35 Paragraph 3 Note 2 Your ideas (e.g. reasons), details 40 Paragraph 4 Note 3 Your idea (e.g. opinion), details 35 Paragraph 5 Conclusion Rephrase they key ideas, tie everything together here 10

19. TIP 3: BE PREPARED WITH USEFUL PHRASES / STRUCTURES 4.1 To present opinions 4.2 To justify / reason 4.3 To explain about pros/cons or advantages/disadvantages 4.4 To describe (preferred holiday destination, leisure activity, idol, health tip, way of spending money)

20. 4.1 TO PRESENT OPINIONS From my perspective, … As far as I am concerned, … In my point of view, … It is generally accepted that … In my eyes, … I would like to point out that … I suppose … Personally, I believe …

21. 4.2 TO JUSTIFY / GIVE REASONS The main reason I feel this way is … The facts tell us that gambling is bad. I would save my money because / for / as … To justify my choice, I will present three … This decision / choice is made due to the fact that …

22. 4.3 TO EXPLAIN ABOUT PROS/ CONS OR ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES The first / second / next advantage is … The positive points include … The most outstanding benefit/ strength is … DISADVANTAGES The main downside of … is … The drawbacks of … are … One of the flaws is …

23. WRITING AN INTRODUCTION 5.1 Use repetition: Money! Money! Money! All of us need money. Each of us has our own ways of spending money. Surely, I wish to spend my money in my own way. (29 words) 5.2 Listing Buying a bungalow, Ferrari and diamond ring will be a reality when I have a lot of money. I am not rich but I have my own ways of spending my money. (32 words) 5.3 Questions Should I buy new clothes? Is buying revision books more important? How should I spend my money? (17 words)

24. WRITING AN INTRODUCTION 5.4 Flashback / Personal experience Last year, I managed to save RM700 and bought a Samsung smart phone for my father. This year, with more savings, I have planned for a better gift. (28 words) 5.5 Have a series of verbs My brother stands in the long queue, waits patiently and later takes out his credit card and pays for his Gundam toys. Unlike him, I am very particular with the things I buy. [32 words] 5.6 Strong emotion/s I always hate it when my brother spends thousands of Ringgit buying expensive toys. He is already 30 years old! I will never spend my money the way he does. [30 words]

25. TIP 6: DO NOT USE CONTRACTIONS I’m (I am), don’t (do not), it’s (it is), we’ve (we have) TIP 7: ORGANISE IDEAS WELL Write in 5 paragraphs Ensure there are connectors / cohesive devices

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