DIRECTED &

CONTINUOUS
WRITING
TIPS AND HACKS
ENGLISH 111 SPM
 ING
DIRECTED WRIT
MARK RANGE

CRITERIA FOR MARKING

LANGUAGE
 1. Language - entirely accurate apart from
very occasional first draft slips.
2. Sentence structure - varied and various
types of sentences are used.
3. Vocabulary - wide and used with
precision.
4. Punctuation - accurate and helpful to
the reader.
5. Spelling - accurate across the full range
of vocabulary used
6. Paragraphs - well-planned, have unity
and are linked.
7. Topic - addressed with consistent
relevance.
8. Interest of the reader - aroused and
19-20 sustained throughout the writing.
9. Tone - appropriate for an informal
letter.
 Language - sufficiently accurate, of clear language
when simple vocabulary and structures are used.
Some variety of sentence type and length

Punctuation - generally correct but does not clarify

meaning.
Vocabulary -usually adequate to show intended
meaning.
Simple words - spelt correctly but more spelling
errors will occur.
Paragraphs - used but show lack of planning and
unity.
Lacking in liveliness and interest value.
Lapses in tone may be a feature of an informal letter.
10-12
 SO HOW TO PASS?

● Use all the given notes. Do not write too much. One elaboration per point and one additional
point of your own is usually sufficient.
● Spend a maximum of 45 minutes. Do not waste too much time here.
● Reports, articles and formal letters require formal language. Do not use slang or ‘buddy’
language.
● 250 words should be sufficient.
● Many of the writing tasks require the past tense. Know when to use them.
● Language carries 20 marks; keep your sentences short, clear and accurate. Spelling is
crucial.
● Addresses and names can be fictitious. Don’t worry too much about them.
● Some of the reports, formal letters and articles need the writer’s name and position, if any.
Reports and formal letters must be signed.
 Meaning - never in doubt, but single word errors are
sufficiently frequent and serious to hamper reading.

Some simple structures - may be accurate, but not

sustained for long.

Vocabulary is limited – too simple to convey precise

meaning.

Simple words - spelt correctly but frequent mistakes

in spelling and punctuation.

Paragraphs - lack unity or are haphazardly

arranged.
Tone - may be inappropriate
10-12
 Important:

Please do not submit a blank piece of

paper. Any attempt however small,
garners marks. Please do not write
more than the necessary in this section;
Many students do and find themselves
short of time in section B. The ideal
length is about 250 words or so.

SUPER HACKS
 Formal letter
2013 To complaint to the town council on the poor conditions of Bukit Indah Complaint- Poor Condition of
recreational park Recreational Park

Article
2014 How to ensure safety in the neighbourhood (inform) Social Issue – Neighboorhood
Safety

2015 Speech A farewell speech for an English teacher who is retiring (describe) Describe – English Teacher

2016 To persuade classmates to choose one either a visit to a television Trip – Choice
Talk factory or a trip to a tea plantation

2017 Report on a survey of students arriving late to school and suggest ways Survey – Late to School
Report
to solve the problem. (inform)

2018 Report to the Teacher Advisor on a week-long visit for international Event
Report
students.

2019
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