Essay Writing

Practice

PART 1: email
PART 2: GUIDED writing
PART 3: extended writing
 Exercise 1
PART 1
You received an email from your friend, Aireen. She seeks your advice in solving her problem.

Hi Jasmine,
I am sitting for the semester exam soon. I have been behind in my work and
feeling nervous as I feel that I am not prepared for it. There is still so much
to study and many assignments to complete. Since you have always been an
excellent student, can you share some study tips? How do you ensure all
homework is completed on time? How do you cope with stress? I need your
advice please.
Hope to get a response from you soon. Bye!
Love
Aireen

Write an email to your friend in about 80 words in the space provided.

To : aireen@gmail.com
Subject: ___________________________________________________________________

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 Exercise 2
You received an email from your cousin, Feeza, who needs advice on buying a gadget.

Hi,
You know I can’t live without my music. It helps me to study, but I just broke
my earphones yesterday.I’m thinking of buying a wireless set, can you suggest
one? How much should I spend? Should I go for the sound quality or the
design, and why?
Can’t wait to hear from you.
Bye!

Write an email to your cousin in about 80 words in the space provided.

To : feeza@gmail.com
Subject: ___________________________________________________________________

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 PART 2
Exercise 1
You must answer this question. Write your essay in 125-150 words in an appropriate style.
In your class, you have been talking about famous getaway destinations in Malaysia. The government
has encouraged Malaysians to help generate the country’s economy by traveling. Your teacher has
asked you to write an essay on your choice of a holiday destination in Malaysia.
In your essay, write about
the destination of your choice
the reason for your choice
the benefits you get from the getaway
Write your essay using all of the notes.

Introduction  

Content 1  

  Elaboration(s)  

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Content 2  

Body
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paragraph

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Content 3  

  Elaboration(s)  

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Conclusion  
Exercise 2
Your class has been discussing eco-friendly products. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay
on it.
In your essay, you should include:
an eco-friendly product you use in your daily life
reasons how the product helps to save the environment
a way how the product can be promoted to the community
Use all the notes above and give reasons for your point of view.
Write your essay in 125-150 words in an appropriate style.

Introduction  

Content 1  

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Content 2  

Body
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paragraph

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Content 3  

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Conclusion  
 PART 3 (Article)
EXERCISE 1:
Your teacher has asked you to write an article.
Article

Homeschooling vs Traditional Schooling

What is meant by homeschooling and traditional schooling?

What are the advantages of each schooling system?
Which is a better option? Give your reasons.

Write an article answering these questions.

Introduction  

Content 1
Elaboration 1  
 

 
  Example
Elaboration 2  
 

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Content 2  

Body Elaboration 1
   

paragraph

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Elaboration 2
   

 
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Content 3  

Reason 1
 

Reason 2  
 

Conclusion  
EXERCISE 2:
Your teacher has asked you to write an article.
Articles wanted!
Friendship

What is your definition of friendship?

What are the important qualities of a friend?
Can you live without friends? Give your reasons.

Write an article answering these questions.

Introduction  

Content 1
Elaboration 1  
 

 
  Example
Elaboration 2  
 

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Content 2  

Body Elaboration 1
   

paragraph

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Elaboration 2
   

 
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Content 3  

Reason 1
 

Reason 2  
 

Conclusion  
 PART 3 (Story)
EXERCISE 1:
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for a school magazine.

An Embarrassing Incident
Your story must include:

a description of the incident

the causes and consequences of the incident.

Write your story in 200 - 250 words.

EXERCISE 2:
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for a school magazine.

An Unexpected Day
Your story must include:

a description of the day

how the day ended

Write your story in 200 - 250 words.

Cohesive Devices
Cohesive Devices
 Complex Sentence:

Adverbial Conjunctions
Reason  because; since; as; now that

Place where; wherever; everywhere; anywhere

Purpose so that; so; because+ want; in order that

Result so that; so ... that; such ... that

when; whenever; before; after; since; while; as; as

Time
soon as; by the time; until; once

Conditional if; even if; if only, only if; unless; in case

Concession  although; even though; even; though; whereas; while

Comparison than; as... as; so... as; or the...the