Things to take note:Grammar is more important than content! Remember to leave some time to check for grammatical errors.Try not to exceed the word limit too much! You might waste more time.Check for tenses, run-on sentences and spelling errors! These are the 3 best killers. For comma splices, ensure that there is no comma between 2 complete sentences. Use either a semicolon, conjunctions or simply end the sentence. Common Spelling Errors: Committee, Definitely, Preferred, A majority, A lot.Part 3: Argumentative / ExpositoryIntroduction: Hook (e.g. Dialog, paint picture, provide overview, ask question). Highlight why the issue is significant. Thesis statement (state your stand, overview, main arguments – 3 main points)3 Supporting Paragraphs (have a variety/mixture of elaboration / evidence) (Elaboration, Evidence, Examples, Explanation)Counter Argument (Rebuttal) – Sum up/highlight the most significant opposing view, elaborate on what other people say. “However some people may argue that…However I feel that…”Conclusion: Reaffirm stand, Give a summary of main points, Call to Action.Expository Structure: No counter argument, no need for stand, focus: discuss issue fully.Part 2: Narratives / RecountsOnly write this if the expository / argumentative essay is too hard.Introduction: Characters, Setting / PlaceConflict / Rising Tension: Develop plot, introduce challenges for problemsClimax: Height of emotionsResolution: Untangle the issue / provide solutionsLanguage Feature: Use of specific participants,simple past tense, time connectives.Connecting Words (Arguing a case)Issues: A determining factor, an important consideration.Discuss: To discuss, address, raise, state, weigh consequences, suggest/imply, clarify, emphasise.Agreement: To agree, support, acknowledge.Opposition: To oppose, disapprove, object, protest, query. Part 1: Situational Writing (Speech)Audience: Committee of students VS General Student PopulationPurpose: Simply to tell or seek support / convinceTone: Persuasive/Likely, Formal/Semi-Formal. It is determined by the audience. You may use contractions in semi-formal.1st Paragraph: Greetings, Address audience. Insert title of speech before this paragraph!Add comma after Good Morning. (Good morning, as you all know, we have been tasked … After careful consideration…)State the stand in the 1st paragraph.2nd – 4th Paragraph: Content3 main pointsUse all the relevant information (points) available. You may merge some of these points in a single paragraph.Paragraph Structure:Point (Topic Sentence)ElaborationEvidenceLink (Link back to topic sentence)5th Paragraph: RebuttalMerge the points from the other option and decide on the one factor that makes it really inappropriate.Remember to rebut the counter argument.6th Paragraph: ConclusionRestate your stand after summarizing the points you have written.Convince / persuade others to support you.SA2 English Revision – Paper 1