MY CLASS

MUET WRITING

TASK 2

Task : Extended Writing
Duration : 50 minutes
Marks : 60

DISCURSIVE 2

ARGUMENTATIVE PROBLEM-
SOLUTION

POSSIBLE
TYPES OF

ESSAYS

UNDERSTANDING ESSAY TYPES 3

• It discusses a particular •It requires the writer to • It analyses the
issue. make a clear STAND (S): problem(s)of a particular
situation and proposes
• It focuses on the - AGREE solutions to the problem(s)
explanation of two - DISAGREE
opposing perspectives - PARTIALLY AGREE • It focuses on convincing
(pros and cons). •It involves presenting the reader to agree with
CONVINCING arguments the writer’s proposed
• It presents an unbiased to persuade the audience solution(s).
and balanced discussion to agree with the writer’s
by addressing both types stand. • The proposed solutions
of arguments. •It addresses the opposing should be sensible and
side’s arguments and convincing.
DISCURSIVE refute their claims.
ESSAY PROBLEM-
ARGUMENTATIVE SOLUTION ESSAY
ESSAY

DISCURSIVE ESSAY 4

Introduce the topic INTRODUCTION Present a thesis statement
(TS)
State your opinion

BODY PARAGRAPHS

Present your main Elaborate/Explain Provide example(s) Concluding
idea your main idea sentence

CONCLUSION

Reaffirm your opinion Present an unbiased perspective

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY 5

Introduce the topic INTRODUCTION Present a thesis statement
(TS)
State your STAND(S)
clearly

BODY PARAGRAPHS

Make a claim Elaborate your Provide example(s) Concluding
main argument sentence

CONCLUSION

Reaffirm/restate your stand Summarise your main ideas

PROBLEM-SOLUTION ESSAY 6

Describe the problem INTRODUCTION Present a thesis statement
(TS)
Explain why it needs to be
solved

BODY PARAGRAPHS

Present a solution Elaborate on your Provide example(s) Concluding
proposed solution sentence

CONCLUSION

Restate the problem Explain why/how the solutions are
important

SAMPLE QUESTION 7

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During the Teacher’s Day celebration at your school, an
invited speaker made the following statement in his speech:

“ Traditional face-to-face classroom promotes
better learning environment”

Your teacher asked you and your classmates to write an
essay expressing your opinion on the statement.Write at
least 250 words.

SAMPLE QUESTION 8

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You watched a documentary on the effects of global
pandemic. The following comment was made at the end of
the show:

“ We become stronger when we are faced with
difficult times in life”

Write an essay expressing your opinion on the statement.
Write at least 250 words.

THE STEPS: 9

ANALYSE THE QUESTION

PLAN YOUR ESSAY

-Understand what -Decide which WRITE YOUR ESSAY
the question
wants. essay type answers -Introduction CHECK YOUR
-Identify the the question. -Develop a strong WORK
keywords (discursive, thesis statement-
argumentative or TS) -Revise and edit.
problem-solution) -Proofread your
-Body Paragraphs: work.
-Structure your -Point 1 -Check for
essay -Point 2
appropriately. -Point 3

-Conclusion grammar and
spelling mistakes.
Use appropriate
vocabulary

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ANALYSING THE QUESTION

THE During the Teacher’s Day celebration at your school,
CONTEXT an invited speaker made the following statement in
his speech:
THE
STATEMENT “ (Traditional face-to-face classroom) (promotes
better)(learning environment)
TO BE
DISCUSSED Your teacher asked you and your classmates to write
an essay expressing your opinion on the statement.
TYPE OF
ESSAY: Write at least 250 words”

Argumentative/
Discursive

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY 11

- EXAMPLE OF A CLEAR STAND ( S )

AGREE DISAGREE PARTIALLY
AGREE
• Immediate feedback is • Personal attention may
possible not be possible • A combination of both
agreeing or
• Instant teacher • Large classroom are disagreeing.
guidance can be given not conducive

• Students’ motivation • Emotional bond may
can be improved with not be fostered
teacher’s presence
• Learning may be
• Hands-on experience challenging for
can be provided students with low self-
esteem

➢ AN EXAMPLE OF AN INTRODUCTION ( I ) 12

People are always learning new things in a
variety of ways. For other people, particularly
those in our generation, online learning is a
more preferable form of learning, but they are
the ones that consciously reject it in favour of
traditional face-to-face sessions. I agree with
the statement that traditional face-to-face
classroom promotes better learning
environment. This is due to the fact that face-to
classroom (provides a better learning vibe),
(teachers can provide immediate feedback), and
(students' motivation can be enhanced by the
presence of the teacher).

➢ AN EXAMPLE OF A STRONG THESIS 13

STATEMENT (TS)

Traditional face-to-face classroom
promotes better learning environment
because it allows for greater and
immediate two-way interaction, better
opportunities for active learning
implementation, and a more favourable
teaching and learning environment.

➢ EXAMPLE OF A BODY PARAGRAPH (POINT 1 14

) First and foremost, it is evident that having



students and teachers participate in a teaching and

learning activity at the same time and in the same

location encourages immediate and greater two-way

interaction. During lessons, teachers can share their

knowledge and abilities and receive immediate

feedback on their instruction. For example, during a

math session, misunderstanding tasks and unclear

concepts can be quickly clarified, and language

problems in an English grammar lesson can be

quickly corrected. Furthermore, in the case of

asynchronous online learning, students do not have

to wait for a delayed response from their teachers. In

short, instantaneous and two-way interaction in a

traditional face-to-face classroom promotes a

positive learning environment for the students.

➢ AN EXAMPLE OF A CONCLUSION ( C ) 15

In conclusion, I agree that traditional face- Red
to-face classroom undoubtedly promotes
better learning environment because of the Is the color of
immediate two-way class interaction, the blood, danger
capacity to use active learning in the and courage.
classroom, and the more conducive learning
environments that are free of unnecessary
distractions. Traditional face-to-face
classrooms remain one of the teaching and
learning methods due to the more pleasant
learning environment they provide.

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 Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the
kids working together and motivating them, the
teacher is the most important – Bill Gates

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Adapted from Muet Ace Ahead & Inspirational Quotes