Introduction to MUET Writing 2021

MUET
writing

6BPP
TUESDAY (3rd AUGUST 2021)

12.20 pm – 1.40 pm

table of contents

01. 02. 03.

duration Task 1 Task 2

75 minutes Letter / email of at least Write an essay of at least
100 words based on the 250 words based on the

stimulus given. stimulus given.

Eg : discursive
Argumentative
Problem-solution

01. Syllabus / test
specification

Syllabus / test specification

✷Aims to access the ability to communicate in writing in the
context of higher education.
✷Covering both less formal and more formal writing genres.
✷Both writing tasks are set to measure the applied knowledge
and language abilities.
✷Less formal writing task – limited to situations and subjects
relating to the academic and educational environment.
✷More formal writing task - limited to familiar and unfamiliar
topics in different academic areas that a non-specialist would
be able to write about it.

Task 1 : guided writing

Writing guide

Step 1 step 2 step 3

Understanding the Task. Planning the Responses Writing your Responses
•Analyse the stimulus •Respond to the questions •Use the right expressions
•Identify keywords. given in the task. and linkers.
•Determine what you are •Use all the notes provided. •Structure your letter / email
required to do for the task . •Expand the notes. appropriately.
 Who is the sender or •Greeting, expressing
thanks/apology, reacting to
reader? Formal or good news/bad news,
informal? agreeing and disagreeing etc

Dos and don’ts

DOS DON’TS

✷ Read, analyse and understand the ✷ Start writing immediately
✷ Ignore the notes
stimulus. ✷ Copy the rubrics
✷ Write less than 100 words.
✷ Identify the target reader / audience
✷ Plan your response before you start

writing.

✷ Use all the notes to develop your

✷ responses. ✷ Add irrelevant information
Use the correct language register in ✷ Ignore the sender in the stimulus.
your response.
✷ Respond in an appropriate style.
✷ Review your writing.

Task – your classmate, prasad was unable to attend a football match
because he injured his leg. Read the email from him asking about the
semi final football match which he missed

From : Prasad From : Terry
Subject : Semi Final Football Match. Subject : Semi Final Football Match.

Hi, Hi Prasad,
It was indeed an exciting match
How was the semi-final football between our school and SMK
Salle? Both teams were well
match against SMK Salle? I feel ad prepared for the semi final match.
Our team was a bit nervous and
that I could not watch it. I injured unsettled at the start of the game.

my ankle recently and the doctor

advised me to rest. Exciting

Task – your classmate, prasad was unable to attend a football match
because he injured his leg. Read the email from him asking about the
semi final football match which he missed

I heard that it was intense and that The atmosphere at the stadium
was noisy. The supporters from
our school team was awesome. both sides were noisy as they were
cheering loudly.
How was the atmosphere at the

stadium? Describe

I also heard that SMK Salle Yes, the supporters from SMK
Salle arrived in droves with
supporters come in droves. banners and drums but our
supporters were equally
Is this true? Yes.. enthusiastic too.

.

Task 1 : Your teacher wants to know some information as you are the
new form 6 student in smk naka.

From : Teacher Maryam Yes,...
Subject : Welcoming the Pre-University Student..
Tell
Hi,
How are you? Can you please introduce yourself and give me two important details Two
about you? ways

How is your experience during the first week as the Pre-University student? Do you
feel happy or stressful?

I hope you will cope well. You need to start reading everyday. What do you plan to
do to ensure you will get good MUET result?

Thank you in advance and see you when I see you !

Teacher Maryam

SKILL DATE DAY TOPIC REMARK

1. Grammar 28th July 2021 Wednesday Welcoming Practice

2. Speaking 1st August 2021 Sunday Introduction to Speaking Paper :
3. Listening 2nd August 2021 Monday Task 1 ( Individual Task)

Introduction to Listening Paper :

4. Reading 3rd August Tuesday Introduction to Reading Paper
5. Writing 2021 Wednesday Introduction to Writing Paper

4th August
2021

Task 2 : extended writing

 Candidates are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this task.
 Stimulus will be given in the form of a few sentences and

statements establishing the idea or problem.

 Candidates must read the task and write an essay ( discursive,

argumentative or problem-solution)

 Candidates are required to write at least 250 words based on the

given statements.

Task 2 : extended writing

Discursive Types and Examples
Argumentative
Argumentative There is nothing wrong with being materialistic.
Write an essay expressing your opinion on the statement.

Students should spend less time listening to music.
Write an essay expressing your viewpoint on the
statement.

There are still many detrimental environmental issues
for us to address. .
Write an essay on the environmental issues faced and
the possible solutions.

Technique / format

introduction Body / conclusion
paragraph
•Any suitable introduction •Suitable conclusion.
 story, current issue, •Point 1, 2 and 3 •Restate thesis
personal experience, Topic sentence statement.
definition etc. Explanation . •Hope / suggestion or
•Thesis statement. Elaboration any suitable
Mini conclusion information.

Writing guide

Step 1 step 2 step 3

Analysing the questions. Planning the Essay Writing the Essay
•Understanding what the •Understanding essay types: •Writing :
a) good introduction
question wants. a) Discursive b) good thesis statement
•Identifying keywords. c) effective topic sentence
•Understanding the b) Argumentative d) effective conclusion
•Using suitable expressions.
instructions c) Problem-solution

Dos and don’ts

DOS DON’TS

✷ Read, analyse and understand the ✷ Start writing without planning.

✷ task. ✷ Copy the rubrics
Decide which essay type is appropriate.
✷ Plan your essay properly.
✷ Use formal language. ✷ Write less than 250 words.
✷ Be aware of your target audience. ✷ Show a shallow treatment of the topic. .

✷ Provide relevant reasons and examples.
✷ Develop and organize the ideas in a

logical flow.

✷ Proofread the essay.
✷ Be conscious of the time.