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Section 1: Introduction
Section 1: Introduction
In Part 2, candidates are require to write an essay in about 125 -150 words based on the stimulus given. The stimulus contains a situation and three prompts relating to the situation. Candidates must use all the prompts given and give reasons for their point of view.
Essays in Part 2 are usually written in EXPOSITORY / DESCRIPTIVE / PERSUASIVE style.
Expository essays explain a person's point of view on an issue.
Descriptive essays describe people, places, events and things in detail.
Persuasive essays persuades people using strong opinions and evidence on a point of view.
What is Narrative / Descriptive / Expository / Persuasive Writing Style?
What is Narrative / Descriptive / Expository / Persuasive Writing Style?
Section 2: Test Focus
Section 2: Test Focus
When writing the response, candidates may be asked to:
Explain advantages and / or disadvantages of:
ideas
plans
arrangements
Explain the main points for and against an idea or argument
Express and respond to real or imagined opinions and feelings
Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several paragraphs on familiar and some unfamiliar topics
Advantages: Good things
Disadvantages: Bad things
For an idea or argument: Elaboration that supports an opinion
Against an idea or argument: Elaboration that does NOT support an argument
Express and respond: Give further elaboration based on your own experience or opinion
Organise, sequence and develop ideas: plan an essay by giving your elaboration and reasons, write essay with good structure
Section 3: How to tackle the task
Section 3: How to tackle the task
Step 1: Analyse the Question
Step 1: Analyse the Question
Read and understand what is required by the task.
Underline the keywords in the situation given.
Highlight the 3 points required in the prompts.
Note the tense used in the stimulus and the prompts.
Pay attention to the word limit.
Step 2: Plan Your Response
Step 2: Plan Your Response
Decide on an appropriate style (expository / descriptive / persuasive).
Decide what to write for the introduction. Introductions can be made up of:
General Statement + Definition + Thesis Statement
General Statement + Question + Thesis Statement
Brainstorm for ideas for all the 3 prompts.
Make notes using keywords or in point form.
Provide supporting details / reasons where necessary.
Step 3: Write Your Answer
Step 3: Write Your Answer
Write in an appropriate style (expository / descriptive / persuasive).
Write a brief introduction.
Write in at least 3 paragraphs.
Begin with a short introduction followed by points for the first, second and third prompts.
Use cohesive devices.
Use the correct tense consistently.
End with a short conclusion.
Section 4: Cohesive Devices
Section 4: Cohesive Devices
Section 5: How to Write an Introduction for Guided Writing Essay
Section 5: How to Write an Introduction for Guided Writing Essay
The structure of your introduction in PART 2 GUIDED WRITING is short and simple.
It is usually around 40 - 50 words only.
Sentence 1: A hook element
Sentence 2: Elaboration about hook element
Sentence 3: Thesis statement (penyataan tesis: ayat payung besar yang menggambarkan semua isi kandungan dalam esei anda)
What is a hook element?
What is a hook element?
Do you know what is a hook element? Watch this short video to find out!
In popular songs of today, hook elements are parts in a song that are interesting, catchy and become stuck in your head for a very long time.
But what about hook elements in ESSAY WRITING?
Hook elements are normally used in your essay INTRODUCTION.
They are techniques that make your reader or audience interested in your essay. If your readers are attracted to your introduction, they will continue to read the rest of your essay.
Here are the 4 hook elements you can use to write an introduction for Guided Writing essay.
General Statement
Definition
Questions
Statistical Report Data
Credit: ENGLISH CEFR SPM: GUIDED WRITING by USTP PPD HULU PERAK
There are also other ways to write your hook element. In the video below, you will learn another 3 more techniques: surprise the reader, use a quotation, and use descriptive words. Watch the video to find out more!
The hook elements mentioned in the video
What is a thesis statement?
What is a thesis statement?
The thesis statement is the sentence that states the main idea of an essay and helps control the ideas within the paper.
IMPORTANT TIP
You can usually use the words in the essay topic or the content points of your essay to write your thesis statement!
Section 6: Sample Questions and Answers
Section 6: Sample Questions and Answers
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 - 150 words in an appropriate style.
Your class has been discussing about spending quality time with their family and your teacher has asked you to write an essay about how you would spend time with your family.
In your essay, you should write about:
the activities you would do together
reasons for spending time together
the fun things to do together on weekends
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
REMEMBER!
Analyse the questions for key phrases and content points
Identify the tense and style that you should use
Use the 5W1H technique to create elaboration for your content points
Step 1: Analyse the Question
Step 2: Plan Your Response
Step 3: Write Your Answer
Section 7: Practice
Section 7: Practice
Read and analyse all the essay questions here. You may refer to the sample essays at the bottom of this section.
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Practice 4
Your friends and you have been discussing online gaming. The principal of your school has asked you to write an essay on the advantages and disadvantages of playing online games.
In this essay, you should write about:
Some benefits of online games
Some problems faced and give some advice
Write your essay in 125 - 150 words in a appropriate style using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
Section 8: Independent Research
Section 8: Independent Research
Watch this complete guide on how to do guided writing.
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