#StayAtHome Mini Writing Module for SPM

Part 1: Short Communicative Messages

 Write in about 80 words.
 Do not write too short or too long! Be concise!
 Target Performance Level: A2

Sample Question
You received an e-mail from your friend, Eliza who is looking for some advice.

Hi,

How are you doing? I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to ask if you have
some suggestions on what I can do to celebrate my sister’s birthday. I’ve
thought about some ideas, but I couldn’t seem to make a decision.

Her birthday is in two weeks. What do you think I should do? Write back

soon.
Eliza.

Sample Answer
How to Answer
To : [email protected]  Say hi to
From : [email protected] your reader.
 Make comments
about the email
Hi Eliza,
you received.
 Use cohesive devices
I’m doing fine. I hope you’ve been well too. You seem very excited about and simple
your sister’s birthday. I think two weeks is enough time for you to prepare connectors.
Give example/
 explanation if
for the celebration, so don’t worry. needed.
To begin with, you could enlist the help of your family members to  Write a simple
surprise and friendly
your sister. Maybe you could cook her favourite food or bake her a cake closing sentence.
and then surprise her at midnight. If your sister doesn’t like surprises,  Sign off with
your name.
you could simply buy her something she likes and congratulate her.

I hope that

helps. Rania.

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Question 1
You received an e-mail from your classmate, Shakir who is thinking about picking up a hobby.

Hello,

How is the school holiday treating you so far? I am bored out of my mind! I’m thinking of picking
up some hobbies, but I don’t know where to start. I would love to do something more exciting
than watching movies or TV shows.

I’ve tried reading, but I think it’s not for me. I keep falling asleep 10 minutes into any book I
tried to read. Do you have any idea on what I should do?

Shakir.

Your Answer
To: From:

Use the Post-Writing Self-Check on page 4 to reflect on your answer to this question. Then,
consult your teacher.
Question 2
You received an e-mail from your best friend, Ruby who is inviting you to an outing.

Hi,

How have you been? I’m so excited that the school holiday is just around the corner. Remember
our plan for an outing that was cancelled last year because I had to move away? Guess what?
I’m coming back next week!

What do you say to an outing? We can hang out and catch up with each other. Let me know
where you think would be the best place to meet and what you think we should do.

Write back soon! Ruby

Your Answer
To: From:

Use the Post-Writing Self-Check on page 4 to reflect on your answer to this question. Then,
consult your teacher.
 P1Q1 POST-WRITING SELF-CHECK 
COMMUNICATIVE
CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT
 The content of my  I have included  I used at least ONE  I have used words
writing is relevant to additional simple connector to that are relevant to
the topic. I did not information relevant connect my ideas the topic.
go off-topic. to the topic (examples: and,
(examples: but, because) in my  Three words that
 I have addressed the background writing. I used in my
correct reader in my information, idioms, writing are:
writing. expressions).  I used at least ONE
cohesive device to
 I have answered  I have included some connect my
all the questions examples to explain paragraphs/
and covered all some of my ideas. sentences (examples:  I have checked
the points needed. to begin with, my use of
furthermore, grammar to
moreover, lastly, on identify errors.
the whole)

Score: /5 Score: /5 Score: /5 Score: /5

P1Q2 POST-WRITING SELF-CHECK 

COMMUNICATIVE
CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT
 The content of my  I have included  I used at least ONE  I have used words
writing is relevant to additional simple connector to that are relevant to
the topic. I did not information relevant connect my ideas the topic.
go off-topic. to the topic (examples: and,
(examples: but, because) in my  Three words that
 I have addressed the background writing. I used in my
correct reader in my information, idioms, writing are:
writing. expressions).  I used at least ONE
cohesive device to
 I have answered  I have included some connect my
all the questions examples to explain paragraphs/
and covered all some of my ideas. sentences (examples:  I have checked
the points needed. to begin with, my use of
furthermore, grammar to
moreover, lastly, on identify errors.
the whole)

Score: /5 Score: /5 Score: /5 Score: /5