Mrs.

Grant-Clarke

Paper Two

Topic: Summary Writing – Section A

Summary (Points)

You must write five (5) points. The points should consist of one
sentence each.

Use the box (square) to make notes, before writing on the question
page.

Do not elaborate or include too much detail. You can elaborate in the
passage.

Do not write out of the dotted lines for each point.

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Summary (Passage)

You are supposed to write only one (1) paragraph. Do not go over the
word limit. Try to stay between 110 – 120. Indent your paragraph.

Do not include examples, statistics, numbers, percentages, and irrelevant

information. Anything that comes after “for example”, “for instance”,
“like”, “such as” are examples.

Do not write numbers on top of the words in the paragraph. Erasing it

after, also makes it very untidy. Use the top of your pen or pencil to count
the words.

Do not write out of the dotted lines.

Do not hyphenate words that do not have a hyphen.

Always read each paragraph and pull out the main ideas. Always read
over your work before submitting.

When reading over your summary passage, make sure you have a
conclusion (usually found in the last paragraph of the passage).

Time yourself! At the top of the question paper, is the suggested time. Try
working with that time, or a little under the given time.

The summary paragraph must be a statement that expresses in a shorter,

clearer or different way what someone else has said or written.

Write the summary in the order of the main ideas in the passage.

If the summary paragraph organizes a minimum of 7 points (5 points from

the list and others) to achieve completeness, maintains the purpose and
tone, and makes the correct connections, then the Organization mark can
go up to Range 6.
Your summary passage does not need to start in the same way the original
does. The summary must, however, maintain the relationship between
statements and keep the original meaning, attitude and purpose.
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Topic: Report Writing - Section B

• In the introduction, you must state the purpose of the

Introduction report.

• The body of your report should have all the necessary information in
a clear and concise manner
Body • Paragraphs should be used to separate the contents of the body.

• The conclusion should include a summary of the report.

• The last sentence of the report should always read: "These are
Conclusion the facts of the incident that occurred in the laboratory on the
date in question."

Remember your format; the report is always blocked.

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Sender’s Address (your address)

Skip 1 line
Date
Skip 1 line
Recipient’s Address (person who is receiving the report)
Skip 1 line
Salutation
Skip 1 line
Subject (centered)
Skip 1 line
Body of report (skip 1 line between paragraphs)
Skip 1 line
Complimentary close
Skip 2 lines
Full name

Organise your ideas in the blank space to make notes, before you begin
writing on the question page.

Always choose a subject/title that draws attention to your readers.

Do not write out of the dotted lines.

Make sure you stick to the topic and do not fabricate information.

Re-read your report once you have finished to be sure it is interesting,

informative and not too long.

Paragraphs should not be indented and should be the same size.

Remember you need to use punctuation in your report.

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Topic: Email – Section B

Remember your format; the email is always blocked, even the subject.

From:
To:
Cc:
Bcc:
Skip 1 line
Subject:
Skip 1 line
Salutation (to the margin)
Skip 1 line
Body of report (skip 1 line between paragraphs)
Skip 1 line
Complimentary close
Skip 1 line
Full name
Skip 1 line
Enclosure:

• In the introduction, you must state the purpose of the email.

Introduction

• The body of your email should have all the necessary information in a
clear and concise manner. Text language and abbreviations are
inappropriate.
Body • Paragraphs should be used to separate the contents of the body.

• This may be one line that reiterates the main purpose of your e-mail.
Conclusion • If there is an attachment, you should refer to it so the recipient is aware
that there is additional information in your e-mail.
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Remember your spacing in the email.

Remember that all letters in the sender and receiver’s email address are always in
common letters.
Always use a professional email address; no aliases or baby/sexy names.
Do not email angrily, put exclamation points, or put words in all caps.
Do not use emoticons or slangs.
Briefly introduce yourself to the recipient.
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Topic: Letter Writing - Section B

• In the introduction, you must state the purpose of the letter.

Introduction

• The body of your letter should have all the necessary information in a
clear and concise manner. text language and abbreviations are
inappropriate.
Body • Paragraphs should be used to separate the contents of the body.

• This may be one line that reiterates the main purpose of your letter.
Conclusion • If there is an attachment, you should refer to it so the recipient is aware
that there is additional information in your letter.

Blocked Format Indented Format

Sender’s address (your address) Sender’s address

Skip 1 line Skip 1 line
Date Date
Skip 1 line Skip 1 line
Inside address (recipient/receiver’s address) Inside address (recipient/receiver’s address)
Skip 1 line Skip 1 line
Salutation Salutation
Skip 1 line Skip 1 line
Subject line Subject line
Skip 1 line Skip 1 line
Body of letter (skip 1 line between paragraphs) Body of letter (indent paragraphs)
Skip 1 line Skip 1 line
Complimentary close Complimentary close
Skip 3 lines Skip 3 lines
Signature and full name of sender Signature and full name of sender
Skip 1 line Skip 1 line
Enclosure Enclosure
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Remember your format; the letter can be blocked or indented.

Blocked Style: In the blocked style, no lines are indented. Everything is

written to the left (to the margin). With new paragraphs, just skip a line
instead of indenting.

Indented Style: In the indented style, the sender’s address and date are
written at the top right-hand corner. The inside address and salutation are
written on the left and paragraphs are indented (no lines are skipped
between paragraphs). The complimentary close and signature are also
written in the center.

Your letter should consist of: sender’s address, date, inside address,
salutation, subject line (optional), body of letter, complimentary close, and
name. Remember to check notes to see how many lines you are to skip in
the format.

Organise your ideas in the blank space to make notes, before you begin
writing on the question page.

In your letter, you should be clear, concise and courteous.

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Topic: Notice - Section B

Name of issuing organization/authority

(skip 1 line)
NOTICE
(skip 1 line)
Date
(skip 1 line)
Subject
(skip 1 line)
Body (Do no indent paragraphs. However, you need to skip 1 line after each paragraph.)
(Skip 1 line)
For further details, contact the undersigned. (MUST write this sentence)
(skip 2 lines)
Writer’s full name
(Skip 1 line)
Position

Remember that your notice should be clear and concise.

Repetition of any information should be avoided.

Keep your notice short and to the point.

The word “NOTICE” should be in all caps.

The title should be captivating and eye-catching.

Do not make hypothetical statements.

Make use of all the available information given in the question. However,
additional information can be included if relevant to the notice.

Your answer should include answers to all the 5 W’s – what, where, when, who
and whom.

Focus on presentation and clarity

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Do not write in first or second person; always write in third person.

The format of the notice should consist of:

✓ Name of issuing organization/authority: at the very top, in the center of

the page, you print the name of the person or company that is issuing the
said notices.

✓ Date: on the left-hand side is the date on which the notice has been
published.

✓ NOTICE (Title): when writing notices, print the title “NOTICE” at the
top. This helps draw attention to the document.

✓ The Subject (heading): the subject (heading) centered, and should make
clear the purpose of the notice.

✓ Body: the body contains the main content of the notice. The body
discusses: the reason for writing the notice, the relevant event and
occasion information, and information about date/time/venue.

✓ Writer’s full name: write your full name

✓ Position: at the end of the notice, put your position, i.e., manager, teacher,
president of student council.

The content of the notice takes account of the five W’s:

▪ What: what is the notice about? The notice should be clear about what is
going to happen (event), or what has already happened (occasion).

▪ Where: if the notice is about an event, then the location of such an event
must be written clearly. Make sure the venue and the location are
included.

▪ When: this is the time and the date of the event or meeting. If possible, the
duration of the event should also be mentioned, so people can schedule
their time accordingly.

▪ Who: this will be who the notice is addressed to; who are supposed to
adhere to the notice should be clearly mentioned to avoid confusion.

▪ Whom: this is whom to contact or get in touch with (that is, the issuing
authority), should also be included.
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Topic: Article - Section B

Title (centered)
(Skip 1 line)

Introduction: Clearly state the topic to be covered, and the

purpose of the article.
Body: At least three paragraphs should further develop the
topic in detail.
Conclusion: Summarise the topic, and give a recommendation
or comment.

When you read the question by the examiner, identify the purpose of the
article you are about to write. Is the purpose to: describe, explain,
entertain, inform, advise, or instruct?

You should have an eye-catching title which attracts the reader’s attention
and suggests the theme of the article.

Your introduction should clearly define the topic to be covered, and the
purpose of the article.

The main body of three paragraphs should further develop the topic in
detail.

The conclusion is where the topic is summarized, and a recommendation

or comment is given.

Use vocabulary and descriptive language appropriate for the article. Also
use transitional words, linking words, and expressions to improve your
writing.
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Topic: Short Story - Section C

Elements of a Short Story

1. Genre – This is a term that describes any category that stories, are placed. Some
examples of story genres are: folktales and fairy tales, ghost stories, horror stories, crime
and mystery stories, adventure stories, adventure stories, and science fiction.

2. Theme – this is the main idea, lesson or message that the writer is expressing in the
story. It is the overall idea of what the story is about. Common themes are love, faith,
friendship, loyalty, hope, forgiveness, sacrifice, honor, justice, truth, and freedom.

3. Setting

Setting

Describe using Mention the Mention the Describe the

the five senses. time. place. mood.

4. Plot – This is the string which holds the story together.

Plot

Exposition Complication/ Falling Action

Climax Resolution
(the beginning) Rising Action (Denouement)
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5. Plot Structure - while the plot centers on the details, or the ‘flesh’ of your story,
the plot structure speaks to the literal skeletal framework. Three types of plot structures
are: basic, flashback and cliff hanger. DO NOT WRITE USING CLIFF HANGER
FOR EXAMS.

Basic Flashback Cliff Hanger

*Starts with an interesting *Starts at the climax *Starts with an interesting beginning
beginning *A slow descent occurs, where the *Slowly climbs
*Slowly climbs author explains what has led up to *Climax occurs
*Climax occurs the climax *End with the reader literally hanging
*Slow descent *Resolution of issues occurs at the in suspense
*Then a resolution end

6. Point of View – This is the position or view from which you will be writing. The
point of view, therefore, is the lens through which the reader received your story. You
control how the reader sees and perceives the events in your story based on the lens
through which you choose to tell the story.
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7. Characters

Distinguishing features - Eyes,

height, hair, complexion, body type

Facial expressions

Describing a
Body language
Character

Emotions

Behaviour – habits, interests, hobbies

8. Conflict

man vs man
Conflict

man vs self

man vs society

man vs machine
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9. Style – This is the author’s use of figurative and literal language, use of
imagery, vocabulary, or tone (dramatic, humorous, cold).

10. Dialogue – this is a technique used to create conversation in a story.

Pointers:

Remember the elements of a short story when you start planning your story.
Each one is very significant in planning and writing your story.

If you select the picture stimulus, always give a short description of what is
portrayed in the photo given. Don’t just say what you see; create a story.

If you select the worded stimulus, always reproduce the sentence(s) as they are
given on the question paper. No additions (transitions or sentences), adjustments
(changing present to past tense or 1st to 3rd person P.O.V.), or subtractions
(leaving out of words or entire sentences) should be made.
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Quotation marks are sometimes used to separate the instructions from the actual
stimulus. This does not mean you have to use the sentence(s) with the quotation
marks UNLESS it is clearly presented in a conversation.

At the top of your exam paper, you are required to write/circle the question
number for the prompt that you chose on ALL the pages you will be writing. It is
important for you to always put the correct number for the question chosen.

You MUST give your story a title. This should be written on the first line. This
should be catchy, and at the top center of your page (skip one line after to begin
your composition). DO NOT underline the title, or place it in quotation marks.

In your short story, make a NEW PARAGRAPH: when you skip to a new time
(setting), when you skip to a new place (setting), when a new speaker begins to
speak, and when action serves as part of the dialogue.

If you encounter writer’s block in the middle of writing, just describe. Insert a
vivid descriptive paragraph (of the main character, and/or the setting) of no
more than 4 or 5 sentences, that will help to provide more words and develop the
plot further.

Remember your word limit is 400-450 words. Try not to go under 400 words.

Remember to indent your paragraphs. DO NOT skip lines between paragraphs.

Remember to be descriptive. Give the reader a clear impression of the scene,

object and/or person. Create a vivid image with language that captures colours
and textures, shapes, sounds, measurements, places, materials, substances,
values, clothes and characters
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Topic: Argumentative Essay – Section D

Argumentative Essay

Introduction Body Conclusion

(1 paragraph) (3 paragraphs) (1 paragraph)

Introduction

B:
A: State topic – This is D:
your thesis C:
Define topic: Begin by
statement/topic Give three reasons
introducing the topic with State position
sentence. why
a definition.

1. State reason/point/claim clearly.

2. Back up reason/point/claim with

Body sufficient examples, facts, statistics,
and/or text citations.

3. Use connecting words and phrases

4. Closing remarks relating the examples

to topic sentence
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1. End with transitional word, e.g., In

conclusion, to conclude, etc.

2. Restate your position

Conclusion

3. Three reasons summed up in a unique way

4. Give a solution or recommendation

When planning your argument, remember the format; introduction, body, and
conclusion.

Remember to use the rhetorical rhombus (P.A.W.S.) to help you respond

properly to the question. It includes: P – what is the purpose of writing the essay,
A – who is the audience you are writing for, W – who is the writer of this essay,
S – what is the subject of the essay question.

DO NOT write a title for the argumentative essay.

Remember to indent your paragraphs and write five paragraphs.

Remember your word limit is 250 – 300 words.

If you are using acronyms when you use examples, or illustrations, remember
that the word comes before the acronym. For example: Laugh out loud (L.O.L.)
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Topic: Persuasive Essay – Section D

Persuasive Essay

Introduction Body Conclusion

(1 paragraph) (3 paragraphs) (1 paragraph)

Introduction

B:
A: State topic – This is D:
your thesis C:
Define topic: Begin by
statement/topic Give three reasons
introducing the topic with State position
sentence. why
a definition.

2. State reason/point/claim clearly.

2. Back up reason/point/claim with

Body sufficient examples, facts, persuasive
devices, and statistics.

3. Use connecting words and phrases

4. Closing remarks relating the examples

to topic sentence
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2. End with transitional word, e.g., In

conclusion, to conclude, etc.

2. Restate your position

Conclusion

3. Three reasons summed up in a unique way

5. Give a solution or recommendation