Writing Part 1: Set 1

What is an Email?
A short communicative message task which requires you to reply an email in not less than 80
words where you need to give suggestions, advice or opinions.

Tips:
1. Identify WH questions based on the email.
2. Brainstorm possible answer.
3. Give reasons or details to support your points.
4. Use sequence connectors and cohesive devices.
5. Use appropriate idioms.
6. Write your essay in the correct format.
Sample Lesson Plan
Stage Activities
Pre 1. Pupils read a sample question. [Sample question]
2. Pupils underline WH questions or parts to respond in the question.

Note: Parts to underline in the question

“I really wanted to get something which I could use for our online lesson.
What do you suggest?”
“Should I get a tablet, laptop or a better handphone?”
“Where should I get them?”

3. Teacher explains and shows useful expression in writing email. [Refer

Note 1]

While 1. Pupils refer to parts to respond in email.

2. Pupils refer to Note 1: Useful Expression to write their response. [Writing
Practice Part 1]

For example: Should I get a tablet, laptop or a better handphone?

Useful expression:
To suggest: I think you it is a good idea to get…..because…(reasons)

3. Teacher shares tip for writing which is 1 Option, 3 Reasons and 2

explanation or advice.
4. Pupils write their response using Writing Practice Part 1.
5. Pupils write a reply to email in the space provided in sample question.
6. Teacher goes round checking on pupils and provides feedback when
necessary.

Post 1. Teacher asks pupils to state 3 useful expressions used to suggest / to justify
and to advice.

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Note 1: Useful Expressions in Writing Email

To greet: Use cohesive devices:

- Hi Nina, - Furthermore
- Dear Mia, - Besides that,
- Hello George, - Moreover,
- Additionally,
To start an email: - To wish:
- How are you doing? I hope you - Have fun!
are in the pink. - All the best!
- It’s great to hear from you. How - Good luck!
are things with you? - Enjoy your trip!
- I’m sorry I haven’t written for a
while.

To suggest: To end the email:

- I would suggest… - Hope to hear from you soon.
- I recommend that … - I can’t wait to meet up soon.
- I think it’s a good idea - Looking forward to your reply

To advise: To sign off:

- You should/must… - Regards,
- You have to… - Love,
- I think you need to… - Your brother/ Your friend/ Your
- It would be good if… cousin
- Best wishes,

To justify: Tips (Always remember)

- The reason is…
- It’s a good idea because… • ONE (1) option, THREE (3)
reasons and TWO (2) Advice.
• 1 O, 3 R, 2 A

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Writing Practice Part 1: Email
Sample Answer
Instruction: Write your response in the box. You can refer to the Useful Expression given.
There are 3 parts you need to respond to your friend in the email.
1. “I really wanted to get something which I could use for our online lesson. What do
you suggest?”
1 Option I think you should get something useful which you could use for your
online class/ get something for your online lesson.
3 Reasons Reason 1: Firstly, it’s COVID season now.
(1 or 2 reasons
will be good) Reason 2: Moreover, you can use it for online entertainment/ you can
use it for homework and do research.

2 Advice or You should take this opportunity to get a good birthday present from
Explanation your parents. / take this chance to change your old handphone/ laptop
(1 or 2 /tablet.
explanations)

2. “Should I get a tablet, laptop or a better handphone?”

1 Option I think you should get a handphone/tablet/ laptop.

3 Reasons Reason 1: This is because a handphone is small and convenient.

(give reasons to
support choice) Reason 2: Besides, you can use it for browsing the internet/ get
information/ read online / shop online/ listen to songs.

Reason 3: Additionally, you can use it for browsing the internet/ get
information/ read online / shop online/ listen to songs or play games.

2 Advice or It would be good if you can get a mobile phone which is user-friendly
Explanation / wide screen mobile phone/ long battery life.

3. “Where should I get them?”

1 Option I would suggest for you to buy it from authorised resellers/ buy it
(suggest where to online during sales.
get the gadget)
2 Reasons Reason 1: This reason is that you will not get a fake product/ you can
(give reasons to get a better deal/ save some money / your buy original product.
support choice)
Reason 2: Plus, you will not get a fake product/ you can get a better
deal/ save some money / your buy original product

2 Advice or It would be better if you can get extended an warranty like 2 years
Explanation from your buyer/ get free gifts like screen protector.

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PART 1: SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE 20 MARKS

GREETING
GR-123-C CLOSING
CONJUNCTIONS
COHESIVE DEVICES

RESPONSE
3 POINTS
3 ELABORATIONS

GREETING RESPOND TO THE EMAIL

 Dear _____,  How are things? I’m glad to hear from you.
 To _____,  Thanks for your email. How are you doing?
 Hi, / Hello, ______  Thanks for your email. It was great to hear from you.

 I’m writing this email to tell you about . . .. .

 I’m writing this email to give suggestions / advice about . . . . .

MAIN IDEAS
(Refer to the question and identify the tasks/main points)

POINT 1 + ELABORATION 1

POINT 2 + ELABORATION 2

POINT 3 + ELABORATION 3
CLOSING

 I’m looking forward to your reply.

 That’s all for now. I hope to hear from you soon.
 I need to go now. Please send my regards to your family.

Signing off:
 Your friend, / Your cousin, / Your sister/brother,
 All the best,
 Best wishes,

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 CONJUCTIONS / COHESIVE DEVICES
Firstly, Furthermore,

Secondly, In addition,
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S Thirdly, This is because,
For . . . because . . .
Also,
And
Besides, For example,
Nor
But Moreover, For instance,
Or Then, . . .such as, / like, . . .
Yet
Next, To sum up,
So
Plus, In short,
Lastly, All in all,

 Read the question carefully and identify keywords.

 Organise your ideas properly - REMEMBER: GR-123-C
 Use cohesive devices/sequence connectors to link the content points.
 Use informal language and friendly expressions.
**Teacher’s Note**

- Teacher must explain what is GR-123-C email writing technique to pupils.

- Then, start the writing activity by asking pupils to fill in the gaps with suitable words/phrases.
Encourage pupils to share their ideas and use them in the lesson.
- As they are able to complete several basic writing exercises by filling in the gaps, only then
teacher asks them to write the email on their own.
LANGUAGE USED IN AN EMAIL

To Give Suggestion To Advise

 I suggest you to . . . .
 I think you should try . . . . .  I advise you to . . . . .
 You might want to go / do . . . . .  My advice would be to . . . . .
 One thing you should visit is . . . . .  Maybe what you need to do is . . . . .
 Have you tried . . . .?

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Sample Question

You received an email from your new friend, Amin, who has just moved to your town.
Hi,

The school break is finally here! Let’s go for a picnic with our friends. Where shall we
go and what can be our plans? What items should we bring along?

I am expecting your reply soon.

Now, write an email to your friend in about 80 words.
Bye!
Email Writing Template

G GREETING Dear _____________,

R RESPONSE How are things? _______________________________.

A Picnic with Our Friends (Title)

CONTENT
I’m writing this email to tell you about __________________________
______________.

POINT 1 Where shall we go?

1
ELABORATION Firstly, I suggest you to go to _________________________. [C1]
1 I know it has a _____________________________________. [E1]

POINT 2 What can be our plans?

2
ELABORATION Moreover, we can play ____________________________. [C2]
2 So, ____________________________________________. [E2]

What items should we bring along?

POINT 3
3
ELABORATION Lastly, my mother can help to _______________________. [C3]
3 We can bring _________________________________________. [E3]

C CLOSING That’s all for now. _______________________________________.

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Practice 1

You received an email from your friend, Jennie who wants to know about your experience
joining an essay writing competition.

Hi,
Congratulations for becoming the second runner-up for an essay writing competition. How
did you know about the competition? Who inspired you to join it? How did you react when
you knew the result? I am so proud of you!
Hope to hear from you really soon! Bye.

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words.

G GREETING Dear ________,

R RESPONSE Thanks for your email ________________________________.
CONTENT I’m writing this email to ________________________________.
POINT 1
1
ELABORATION 1

POINT 2
2
ELABORATION 2

POINT 3
3
ELABORATION 3
C CLOSING  I’m looking _________________________.

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Subject :

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Sample Question Part 1 (20 marks)
You received an email from your friend, Delta.

Hi,
How have you been? I missed the days when we used to hang out in coffee shop after
school. My birthday is around the corner. My parents asked me what I want for my birthday.
I really wanted to get something which I could use for our online lesson. What do you
suggest? Should I get a tablet, laptop or a better handphone? Where should I get them? Tell
me what you think and I’ll be waiting for your reply.
Bye!
Delta

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below.
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