2 BAC / C I T I Z E N S H I P / W R I T I N G Mr.

Abdelkarim Foulfoula

T A S K : Finish this private message which is intended to be a response to a facebook status written
by a friend of yours , who’s seeking some advice concerning his/her decision to change for the better.

Hello friends !
I’ve been out of jail recently , and I’ve really decided to work on myself and become a better person and citizen.
I don’t want to go back there any time soon. I really need your advice on this. What should I do ?

………………………..…………………………….. , Advice Expressions :

- You should …
I read your facebook status, and I am glad to learn that you are out of jail. Well, here
- You’d better …
is my advice on your matter. First, I think you should start believing in yourself and - You have to …
in what you can do. ……………….…..……….…………………………………..… - You need to …
- If I were you, I’d …
……………………………………..……….……………………………………………………………… - I advise you to …
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... - How about … ?
- Have you thought about ..?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... - You shouldn’t
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... - Try to …
- Don’t’ …
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Transition Expressions :
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first ,
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second,
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... also,
additionally,
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... in the meantime,
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... most importantly,
finally ,
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-Here’s my advice on your
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... matter.
-I thought I’d write to give …
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-I thought I’d share a few …
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... -This is to suggest some …
-I want to share some …
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... -I’d like to give a few …
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... -I’m pleased to help with
some …
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- Stay strong and keep me
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updated about your news.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... - Take good care and keep in
touch.

WRITING GRID Student : ………………………………..……………….…………………............... / Class: ….…... N° : …… SCORE :

Task is well-organized, is in single-paragraph format, and is turned in on time. /2

Correct use of grammar /4
Appropriate use of punctuation and capitalization /3
Appropriate and varied use of transition words /3
Appropriate and varied use of advice expressions /4
Ideas are relevant and original. /4
TOTAL : / 20
TEACHER’S COMMENT : GRADE

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