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2022-23 - Eng (S) - G9 WRT1 - Letter To The Editor - T
2022-23 - Eng (S) - G9 WRT1 - Letter To The Editor - T
2022-23 - Eng (S) - G9 WRT1 - Letter To The Editor - T
G9 English 2022-2023
Writing 1 – Letter to the Editor
Pre-writing tasks
Emotional appeal Figurative language – metaphors, similes, analogies, and so on – can capture attention and
appeal to emotions. Concrete and descriptive language can paint pictures in readers’
minds, thus building in emotional appeal..
Ethical appeal Audiences respond well to writers or speakers who seem authoritative or
trustworthy. You can thus make ethical appeals to any audience by demonstrating
that you’re knowledgeable – you know what you’re talking about and can make
your case.
Logical appeal audiences respond well to the use of logic – to facts, statistics, credible testimony,
cogent examples, even a narrative or story that embodies a good sound reason in
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support of an argument.
“Numerous scientific research has shown that if you smoke, you are 20 times more likely to get lung cancer.
If you smoke, you are twice as likely to die before the age of 65. If you smoke, your life will almost
certainly be shorter. Therefore, I hope this letter will encourage a straighter ban on cigarette selling.’ –
Logical appeal
“My three-month observation of the communications procedures in a highly successful software firm
demonstrates that teenagers are relying on the Internet more than we imagine. We need to take this matter
into our own hands before it is too late.” – Ethical appeal
Use two taught sentence patterns to express cause and effect (LF2: Language)
Refer to G&U U24. Choose two taught sentence patterns and use them in your letter to the editor. Highlight
them in the final draft.
Underline the judgment word in the following sentence. Add relevant supporting details to make the opinion
more objective.
Hong Kong people work ridiculously long hours. The recently published Work-life Balance Cities Ranking
2021 by BPO has revealed that Hong Kong is the world’s most overworked city with 30% of workers
putting in more than 48 hours per week (Suggested answer).
Remark: Be careful if you intend to include any judgment words in the HKDSE.
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Include all essential elements to open and sign a letter to the editor for the HKDSE (LF4:
Organisation)
Open the letter with a simple salutation
Don't worry if you do not know the editor's name. A simple "Dear Editor," or just “Dear Sir/ Madam,” is
sufficient.
Sample writing
Many Hong Kong students are familiar with the local Diploma of
Secondary Education (DSE) curriculum, and those who go to
international schools are well acquainted with the International
Baccalaureate (IB), the British A-level system, or even the US’
Advanced Placement classes and exams. What do these curriculums all
have in common? They are centred around exams and academic
performance. Too many students nowadays are pressured to do well at
school in order to attend a prestigious university. However, grades are
not the only indicator of success.
There is nothing wrong with attending university. You can dive deeper LF2: Fill in the missing words
into topics that you’re passionate about, meet new people and have which you have learnt in G&U
new experiences. U24.
But what is wrong is demeaning people who don’t want to, or can’t,
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attend university, or pressuring them into going. Some people would
prefer going into a trade or getting an apprenticeship where they can
learn practical skills and start earning money right away. Some might
want to start a business or work freelance. There are many options a
student can choose from after secondary school, besides attending
university. Furthermore, if a person wants to learn, university is not
their only option: advanced skills like coding can be self-taught
through online boot camps or professional certificate programmes
offered by sites like Coursera.
Schools should offer more technical and hands-on skills so students LF3: Highlight judgment words
can have a more well-rounded education. Whether it be woodwork, in yellow. Underline relevant
robotics or even Home Economics (cooking, cleaning, and other supporting details.
things required for taking care of a home), these practical skills are
just as valuable as academic knowledge. Schools should encourage
students to explore their passions and not force them into a one-size-
fits-all path. University is not the only way to succeed. The students of
LF2: Fill in the missing words
today are going to be the leaders of tomorrow, and we need people
which you have learnt in G&U
with unique perspectives and skill sets to improve the world we live in.
U24.
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LF4: Sign the letter properly.
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Writing question
You are Chris Wong, a Grade 9 student in Hong Kong. Some parents believe that it is beneficial if all
Grade 9 students should spend a term studying abroad before they study for the HKDSE.
Write a letter to the editor, showing your agreement OR disagreement with their viewpoint. Write at least
300 words.
Outline
Greeting ____________________,
Introduction
State the purpose of
writing and stance.
First argument
Second argument
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Conclusion
1) Sum up your
opinion.
2) Call for action
Your name