Guided Writing

SPM





PAPER 2- Writing- an Email






- a Review





- a Story





SMK WIRA PENRISSEN



SAMARAHAN

Question 1: Writing an Email


Read the following email you received from your sister.






Hi …,


th
I am thinking of getting you a birthday present for your 17 birthday.

How about a new hand phone or a trip to Sabah? You might have


something in mind, too. By the way, the sale is on with plenty of


discounts for many items. So let me know soon.







Amy





Using all the notes given, write a reply of at least 80 words in an


appropriate style.

To: [email protected] STRUCTURE OF ANSWER


Subject: Birthday Gift

Dear Amy, • greeting

• opening line
It is really good to hear from you. Thank you for


thinking gift. A new hand phone would be great, but


a laptop is something I really need right now. It


would be useful for my studies. With the sales on,
• stating preference
I’m sure you’ll find a good one. No, I don’t have

anything else in my mind. A laptop would be really


fantastic sis. Thank you so much.








See you on my birthday. Take care.


• closing line

• your name
Your sister,



Jenny

Question 2 Writing a Review






You saw this in the local newspaper recently.




REVIEW PLEASE!



Have you eaten at a restaurant in your town recently? If so,


could you give a review of the restaurant? Write a review of

what you like or don’t like about the restaurant and whether


you would recommend it to other people.



The best reviews will be published in our newspaper next


month.










Write your review in at least 200 words in an appropriate style.

Structure of Answer

SEDAP RESTAURANT • title


Sedap Restaurant is a restaurant located in the heart of Kluang. To be precise, it is
• name and
struggled between White Lake and the business centre. It is favourite café for people of

location
all ages. I was there with my family last weekend.


As you enter the place, you are welcome by a warm and delighted atmosphere. • décor /

There are old paintings that display in the history of Kluang. In addition, a cozy lounge atmosphere

awaits those who only want to have a quick drink.



On top of that, a whole range of mouth-watering menu items are available. The

main course I had consisted of tangy Thai salmon with ginger and shitake mushrooms.

This was followed by a delicious apple strudel with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream for • menus
•
price
dessert. Furthermore, all the products were fresh and of quality. The dishes had the
warmth of home-cooked food. A range of hot and cold drinks are sold at a reasonable


price too.


What a pity though that the service was disappointing. Waiters hardly smiled. • service

Thankfully, the owner, Puan Minah, middle-aged charming woman, was always around • recommendation

the exchange conversations with her customers. Despite this downside, I highly • good vocab

recommend Sedap Restaurant. • good tense

Question 3 : Writing a Story









Write a story that begins with:






As I was reading a magazine about movie stars at Starbucks Cafe, all a


sudden my favourite actor/actress, ………………………….








Write your story in at least 200 words in an appropriate style.

Structure of Answer
As I was reading a magazine about movie stars at Starbuck Café, all a sudden my favourite
• opening –
actor, Ali bin Abu walked through the glass door. I almost dropped my glass! Dashing as always, reflection (the

he was wearing a khaki jacket with a white shirt and decided to sit next to my table. book)


I continued to wat and pretended not to notice him but at the same time I was thinking

of how to strike a conversation. It was Ali! How can I ignore the opportunity? And he was all

alone. I had to do something. Opportunity knocks but once. I dropped my spoon on the floor • use of the past

hoping to get his attention. He bent down immediately to pick it up. tense
• use of a variety
“Is this your spoon?” he asked. of sentences

• first person
“Yes, sorry about that ….err… are you, Ali? I’m such a fan,” I exclaimed. point of view

• precises
Believe it or not, he asked me to join him at his table. He said he didn’t like eating all by
vocabulary
himself. We had such a great conversation. After winning the best actor award in the • use of dialogue

prestigious Kaki Wayang Awards, he was planning to produce his own drama and films. I shared use of a proverb

the fact that I was studying acting and would love a chance at acting. Ali took down my details

and promised to keep in touch.


In August that year, I was successful in an audition to play a small role as a computer • ending
- reflection
analyst in Ali’s first film. It was a wonderful start to my acting career. I will never forget that strategy

meeting in Starbuck Café and thank you to Ali for giving me a big break. - appropriate

ending