SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE

1. Go Sraight To The Point

We should use natural greetings and go straight to the point and make you
choice clearly (avoid using maybe, probably…)

Hi, how have you been Alex.I hope you are doing fine. I have read
your message and I want to give you some advice. I think you
should choose cooking…”

2. Explain All the Good Things and Some of the Bad Things
One way to help students elaborate is to get them to think about the good
things about their choice and the bad things about what they have rejected.

For example, from the question, let’s choose cooking.

Hi, Alex.
I think you should choose cooking. If you know how to cook, you can
always make yourself some food. It is also cheaper to cook at
home.Youdo not have to go out and eat at the cafe and restaurants
all the time. Plus, when you have time, you can cook for your
family."
[54 words]
You already have 54 words – only by listing down all the good things about your
choice of hobby.
What if the students don’t have so many ideas?
Then, write some negative things about the others. Remember to give
altogether at least 3 points/reasons.
Hi, Alex.
I think you should choose cooking. If you know how to cook, you can
always make yourself some food. It is also cheaper to cook at
home.Youdo not have to go out and eat at the cafe and restaurants
all the time. Plus, when you have time, you can cook for your
family. I think cycling is expensive, because you need to buy a
bicycle.If you start painting, you also need to buy brushes and
paint. 
[78 words]

3. Don’t forget to insert some coherent devices (Connectors , linkers…)

Hi, Alex.
I think you should choose cooking. First, if you know how to cook,
youcan always make yourself some food.Next, it is also cheaper to
cook at home.You do not have to go out and eat at the cafe and
restaurants all the time. Plus, when you have time, you can cook
for your family. Furthermore, I think cycling is expensive, because
you need to buy a bicycle. If you start painting, you also need to
buy brushes and paint. 
[81 words]

4. A Short and Sweet Ending 

Again, write as natural as you can.
Hi, Alex.
I think you should choose cooking. First, if you know how to cook,
youcan always make yourself some food.Next, it is also cheaper to
cook at home.You do not have to go out and eat at the cafe and
restaurants all the time. Plus, when you have time, you can cook
for your family. Furthermore, I think cycling is expensive, because
you need to buy a bicycle. If you start painting, you also need to
buy brushes and paint. I Hope you like my advice. Bye.
[88 words]
SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE-FORM 1
Read the message from your friend, Amber.
Hi,
I am thinking of activities I could carry out during the school holiday.
I could join computer classes, learn to play a musical instrument or go
camping- or maybe something else?
What should I do?
Let me know what you think!
AMBER

In about 80 words, write a message to Amber giving some advice.

Hi Amber,

From,