ENGLISH

4 FAT H O N A H

WRITING
SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE
EMAIL
W H A T D O Y O U F E E L E V E R Y T I M E Y O U H AV E T O W R I T E ? ?

nothing
bored? could stop
me!
scared?
excited?
no ideas?
loose ready?
strength?

can't
wait?
imposibble?
 LET'S SEE HOW
D I F F I C U LT E A S Y
WRITING IS WHEN
YOU DO IT THE
R I G H T WAY !
 SAMPLE QUESTION
You received an email from your friend, Hadif who is your friend residing in Singapore.

Hi,

We are having our mid-term break here in Singapore. I’m planning to visit you. Where shall
we go and what can we do there? What should I bring for you?

Looking forward to receiving your reply.

Bye.

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below.
 TIPS 1
Highlight the key words / phrases when you are going to attempt to write.

Hi,

We are having our mid-term break here in Singapore. I’m planning to visit you. Where
shall we go and what can we do there? What should I bring for you?

Looking forward to receiving your reply.

Bye.
 TIPS 2
Organise the highlighted words / phrases in a form of thinking map. This is to ensure you score
good marks for Content mark.

Where shall we go? Pulau Pinang

Visit to my place What can we do? Try a famous dish – Asam Laksa

What should I bring? A stationary case

 TIPS 3
Use appropriate cohesive devices to ensure a smooth organization of your writing. This is also to
make it easier for reader / examiner to assess your email.

Additionally Whereas
Likewise

Comparing idea
Furthermore Alternatively

Contrasting idea
Adding idea

Similarly On the other

Moreover
hand

In addition Equally Conversely

Not only…but
However
also
As with
On top of that Nevertheless

As well as
In the same way Otherwise
 SAMPLE ANSWER

Start with a simple greeting.

Be brief with your introduction.

Since the number of the required words

is around 80, writing in a single
paragraph will not be an issue.

Close your email by expressing your

feelings. You may also include your
hope in the ending part.

Sign off