Part 3: Extended Writing

In Part 3, three options of different text types are given and candidates are required to choose only one question. Candidates are required to write the essay in about 200 -250 words based on the chosen question.

Each question contains the type of writing required, the topic and about two to three prompts relating to the topic. Candidates must use all the prompts given and elaborate based on the given prompts.

The four text types that will be tested are articles, reviews, reports and stories.

Essays in Part 3 may be written in NARRATIVE / EXPOSITORY / DESCRIPTIVE / PERSUASIVE style, depending on the question that you chose.

The structure of your introduction in PART 3 EXTENDED WRITING is about the same for PART 2.
Please refer to the link to PART 2 if you would like more information on hook elements, thesis statement and how to write them.

Part 3 Extended Writing introduction:

• It is usually around 50 - 65 words only.

• Sentence 1 & 2: One or more hook elements

• Sentence 3 & 4: Elaboration about hook elements

• Sentence 5: Thesis statement (penyataan tesis: ayat payung besar yang menggambarkan semua isi kandungan dalam esei anda)
  

1. Read and understand what is required by the task.

2. Underline the keywords in the situation given.

3. Note that you need to write an article.

4. Highlight the 3 points required in the prompts.

5. Note the tense used in the stimulus and the prompts.

6. Pay attention to the word limit.

1. Decide on an appropriate style (expository / descriptive / persuasive).

2. Decide on a suitable title.

3. Decide what to write for the introduction. Introductions can be made up of:

   • General Statement + Definition + Thesis Statement

   • General Statement + Question + Thesis Statement

4. Brainstorm for ideas for all the 3 prompts.

5. Elaborate with supporting details / reasons.

6. Organise your points into paragraphs.

1. Write in the format of an article.

2. Write a title. You may use the title given in the stimulus.

3. Include the writer's name.

4. Begin with a short introduction followed by points for the first, second and third prompts.

5. Develop each point in a paragraph. (satu perenggan satu isi)

6. Use cohesive devices (Click to review cohesive devices).

7. Use the correct tense consistently.

8. End with a short conclusion.

Choose ONE of the questions above and write your article.
Please use a text editor (for example: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Polaris Office or WPS Office)
and send it to my email (lqysmkb@gmail.com) or DM me through Telegram.

The essay should be in SOFT COPY (NOT PDF) so that I can edit it in the document.
Please remember to write your full name and class in the document.

1. Read and understand what is required by the task.

2. Underline the keywords in the situation given.

3. Note that you need to write an review.

4. Highlight the 3 points required in the prompts.

5. Pay attention to the word limit.

1. Write in the format of a review.

2. Write a title by stating what review it is and the name of the subject being reviewed (A Movie Review: The Beast Father).

3. Write a brief introduction to the subject you are reviewing (i.e. some background information).

4. Describe briefly the subject you are reviewing (i.e., what it is or what it is about).

5. State your opinion and evaluation (which part you like or dislike, what is good or not good, etc.). Give reasons.

6. Respond to the all the prompts given in paragraphs.

7. Use cohesive devices and correct and consistent tense.

8. End with a short conclusion stating your overall evaluation (e.g. rating, recommendation to friends, etc.).

PRACTICE 1

Write either a MOVIE OR BOOK review.
The movie or book does not need to be in English, but your review must be in English language.
Please use a text editor (for example: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Polaris Office or WPS Office)
and send it to my email (lqysmkb@gmail.com).

The essay should be in SOFT COPY (NOT PDF) so that I can edit it in the document.
Please remember to write your full name and class in the document.

1. Read and understand what is required by the task.

2. Keep in mind the format for report writing.

3. Pay attention to the topic.

4. Underline the keywords in the situation given.

5. Highlight the points required in the prompts.

6. Note the tense used in the prompts.

7. Pay attention to the word limit.

1. Write in the format of a report.

2. Write in the past tense as you are reporting a past event.

3. Write a title or heading.

4. Write a brief introduction by stating the purpose of the event / situation or a brief summary of the event / situation.

5. Write in at least three paragraphs which explain what had happened.

6. Include details required by all the given prompts.

7. End your report with a signature, name of writer, followed by the position and organisation.

1. Read and understand what is required by the task.

2. Pay attention to the title given.

3. Underline the keywords in the prompts given.

4. Note the tense used in the title and the prompts.

5. Pay attention to the word limit.

1. Start with an introduction that describes the setting and introduces the characters.

2. Write a clear plot by giving some details based on the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch). It will make your story come alive.

3. Include information required by all the given prompts.

4. Write in about 2 or 3 body paragraphs.

5. Remember to conclude the story in the conclusion paragraph.

6. State a moral value in the conclusion paragraph and link it with the title.

7. Use figurative language, idiomatic expressions, and dialogue to make your story interesting.

8. Use the correct tense consistently.