Introduction to part 1 SPM paper 2

1. WRITING TASK 1:
SHORT
COMMUNICATIVE
MESSAGE (EMAIL)

2. TASK FORMAT
◦A short response (about 80 words) to an informal message.

3. TESTING FOCUSES
◦ Make and respond to simple requests and suggestions.
◦ Explain simple processes.
◦ Narrate factual and imagined events and experiences.
◦ Express and respond to opinions and common feelings such as happiness, sadness, surprise, and
interest.
◦ Punctuate written work with moderate accuracy.
◦ Spell written work with moderate accuracy.
◦ Begin to use formal and informal registers appropriate to the target audience in familiar
situations.

4. TASK REQUIREMENTS
◦ Pupils are to write an email to reply to the given stimulus in about 80 words.
◦ There are 3 key points that pupils need to answer in the given stimulus. –
Always underline these 3 points!!
◦ It is important that pupils identify the 3 key points in order to write an accurate
reply to the email given.

5. SAMPLE TASK

6. MARKING SCALE
◦ There are 4 categories a pupil work shall be assessed on:
 Content
 Communicative Achievement
 Organisation
 Language
There are 5 band scores for each category which carry marks ranges between 0 to 5.

7. SPM WRITING PART
1 ASSESSMENT /
MARKING SCALE

8. MARKING SCALE

9. THINGS TO FOCUS ON
◦ Always fulfill the task required by the question.
◦ Know your audience, what the question wants you to answer.
◦ Use the correct genre and register for the given task.
◦ Organise your writing using paragraphs, correct linking words and cohesive devices.
Use these 3 types of sentences – simple, compound and complex sentences.
◦ Focus on the grammatical aspects – correct use of basic vocabulary, spelling and
correct punctuation.

10. THINGS TO FOCUS
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12. PHRASES
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13. THINGS TO FOCUS ON
◦ After you write your email, take a few minutes to read what you’ve just written.
◦ Check for grammatical errors, cut unnecessary phrases, and rewrite sentences to be clearer.
◦ Do not forget your salutations and signing off.
◦ Use accurate and interesting phrases to attract your readers attention such as;
“I understand your frustration…”, or “Let me get strictly to the point…”.

14. EXERCISES
QUESTION 1
Read the message from your younger sister, Emily.
Now, write an email to your sister in about 80 words.
Hi dear,
I cannot believe that my graduation day is just around the corner! I am feeling so
excited about it. What do you think I should wear on that day? Where can we go to
celebrate after the event? Who shall we invite to come too?
I will be waiting for your reply.
Love,
Emily

15. EXERCISES
QUESTION 2
Read the message from your friend, Christopher.
Now, write an email to your friend in about 80 words.
Hi,
I cannot believe that school days is over for this year! I am thinking of starting a new
hobby. What do you think I should take up? Where can I get all the materials
needed for this hobby? Who shall I see to learn more about it?
I will be waiting for your reply.
Your friend,
Christopher

16. EXERCISES
QUESTION 3
Read the message from your brother, Salman.
Now, write an email to your brother in about 80 words.
Hi,
It has been a long time since we last met! I am thinking of coming down to town this
weekend. What do you think we should do? Where can we go for lunch too? Who
shall we invite to come along with?
I will be waiting for your reply.
Your friend,
Salman

17. EXERCISES
QUESTION 4
Read the message from your best friend, Lucy.
Now, write an email to your best friend in about 80 words.
Hi love,
My mother is angry with me again! You know that I do not like to eat my greens.
What do you think I should do? What can I take to substitute my fibres intake? Who
shall I see to help me with this issue?
I will be waiting for your reply.
Your friend,
Lucy