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

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: shakir@yahoo.com From: erika@yahoo.com
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Hi Shakir,
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School holiday had been so boring for me. By the way, how are you? I hope you are in a pink of
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health with your beloved family. I would suggest you to play indoor game such as board game
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since we cannot go outside the house. For me, you should pick your own hobby based on your
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interest. Another option from me is you should try playing video game, this really help me
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releasing my tension.
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That is all. I hope all of these option can be your hobbies.
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Erika.
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Use the Post-Writing Self-Check on page 4 to reflect on your answer to this question. Then,
consult your teacher.

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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: ruby@yahoo.com From: erika@yahoo.com
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Hello Ruby,
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I am doing all fine here. I hope you are well too. Look like you really excited about the outing
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that we planned. Anyways, welcome back!
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I have always had this one place in my mind and i really want to go there. The place is Sakura
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Park. This is the most interesting park that I have ever know. We could do a lot of activities such
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as skydiving, bungee jumping, paintball and many more. Also some people would celebrate
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their birthday, anniversary and valentine there. Sakura Park is the best place for us to hangout.
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I hope you agree with my decision.
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Erika.
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Use the Post-Writing Self-Check on page 4 to reflect on your answer to this question. Then,
consult your teacher.

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P1Q1 POST-WRITING SELF-CHECK ü

COMMUNICATIVE
CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT
q The content of my q I have included q I used at least ONE q 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, but,
(examples: because) in my q Three words that I
q I have addressed the background writing. used in my writing
correct reader in my information, idioms, are:
writing. expressions). q I used at least ONE ________________
cohesive device to ________________
q I have answered all q I have included some connect my ________________
the questions and examples to explain paragraphs/
covered all the some of my ideas. sentences (examples: q I have checked my
points needed. to begin with, use of grammar to
furthermore, identify errors.
moreover, lastly, on
the whole)

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

P1Q2 POST-WRITING SELF-CHECK ü

COMMUNICATIVE
CONTENT ORGANISATION LANGUAGE
ACHIEVEMENT
q The content of my q I have included q I used at least ONE q 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, but,
(examples: because) in my q Three words that I
q I have addressed the background writing. used in my writing
correct reader in my information, idioms, are:
writing. expressions). q I used at least ONE ________________
cohesive device to ________________
q I have answered all q I have included some connect my ________________
the questions and examples to explain paragraphs/
covered all the some of my ideas. sentences (examples: q I have checked my
points needed. to begin with, use of grammar to
furthermore, identify errors.
moreover, lastly, on
the whole)

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