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Tips for Paper 2(Writing)✏️
There will be 3 parts in this paper.You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to answer paper 2.Paper 2 consists of 25 marks out of 100 marks.
Part 1(Short Communicative Message)😟
-20 marks
-Read the question carefully to know the background of the email sender.(Friend,family member,cousins etc)
-Read the content of the email and identify the requests of the sender.
-Underline/highlight the specific requests.
-Make sure you write all the requests in your email.
-Identify the type of response you need to give (suggestions/narrated facts/processes)
-Be straightforward but friendly when writing this essay.
-Start your email with a short greeting.Then,write the content.End it properly by saying goodbye or thanking the receiver.
-Use cohesive devices such as first,consequently,moreover and expressions.
-Write within the word and time limit.(80 words,20 minutes)
-Read your email again and check for errors in spelling,grammar and punctuation.
Part 2(Guided Essay)👍
-20 marks
-Read the questions carefully
-Read it several times and highlight the keywords.
-Note down what you must include.
-Plan the essay using the free writing approach.Be logical when you provide information.
-Remember to use the correct tense.
-The format:
•Introduction
•Body (1 or 2 paragraphs)
•Conclusion (sum up your essay)
-Use cohesive devices such as moreover,hence,furthermore,in addition and expression.
-Read again and chebck for errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
-Make neat,readable corrections.
-125-150 words & 30 minutes.
Part 3(Extended Writing)😵💫
-20 marks
-200-250 words& 40 minutes
-Read the questions carefully.
-Pick the question you feel strongly about.
-Be sure that you are clear with the question so you won't go off topic.
-Spend 6 minutes to brainstorm for ideas.
-Remember to use formal/informal language.
-Spare 5 minutes to recheck your essay.
-Look for language errors.
1.Report📃
-Choose report if you are someone who likes to write things formally.
-Choose report if you are familiar with the format,if not you have a high chance of getting your marks deducted.
-Introduction
-Point 1,2,3,4
-Conclusion
-Less common lexis:
•It is imperative that...
•Should be prioritised
•Implement
•Conversely,
•Discernible
•Evidently
•Elucidate
•Underscore
2.Review📝
-Choose review if you are someone who likes to comment on things such as places,shoes etc.
-Make sure your review is intriguing so the examiner can give you higher marks.
-Introduction
-Point 1,2,3,4
-Conclusion
-Less common lexis:
•Resonates with...
•Leaves a lasting impression
•Thought-provoking
•Experimental
•Superficial
•Derivative
•Aesthetically pleasing
•Authentic
•Evocative
3.Story📰
-Choose story if you are great at making plot twists in stories.
-Choose story if you can describe a lot of things such as how the characters are etc.
-Make sure to have a climax in your story.
-Less common lexis:
•Melancholy
•Charismatic
•Apprehensive
•Ominous
•Tranquil
•Desolate
•Vanished
•Bolted
•Staggered
•Perilous
•Cryptic
•Declared
•Insisted
•Confided
4.Article📃
-Choose article if you are someone who has a lot of general knowledge.
-Choose article if you like to write an essay like part 2 as it is almost the same.
-Introduction
-Point 1,2,3,4
-Conclusion
-Less Common Lexis:
•Undoubtedly
•Pertinent
•Viable
•Feasible
•Significantly
•Unequivocally
That's all from me 💗 Hope it helps,bye y'all! All the best for spm!Next is Paper 3(Speaking)..✨
BY English Spmnetic!™ 📝
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