PART 1 – EMAIL WRITING (20 Marks)

Let’s focus on Email Writing. Here are some useful notes.

Friendly openings Useful Phrases Closing Lines

Hi, how’s life? It’s been quite long. That’s all for now.
Hello, how are you? I really missed you. I’ve got to go now.
How are you feeling? I hope you’re feeling great. Goodbye for now.
Hi, it’s great to hear from I hope you’re in the pink. Waiting for your reply.
you! Sorry for the late reply. See you soon.
I’ve been busy with exams. Take care, bye!

Responding to news Giving suggestions Accepting / Rejecting

invitations

That’s awesome! How about trying….? Of course, I’ll be there!

Wow, I’m so happy for you! Why not you try….? I’d definitely attend…
I’m so sorry to hear that. If I were you, I would…. Count me in!
Don’t be too stressed up. Why don’t you….? Sure, I’d love to join you…
Take a chill pill, buddy. Perhaps, you should… I’m sorry, I can’t make it.
I’m really proud of you. I’m sorry, I have to turn
That’s an amazing news! down your invite.
Unfortunately, I’ll have to…

Let’s try writing emails now. Use the suggested phrases when
writing your email

USES OF HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS AND COHESIVE DEVICES IN ESSAYS

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WRITING) WRITING)
Cause and effect because therefore as a consequence
so thus results in
for hence brings about
since because of this for this reason
consequently is caused by
Contrast but however in spite of
even so on the contrary
yet alternatively
although whereas
instead despite this
on the other hand nevertheless
conversely
Comparison like in the same way equally
just as.. similarly in comparison
too even though likewise
also identically
Illustration for example for instance in other words
such as as an example as revealed by
to show that in the case of
this can be seen in
to illustrate
namely
Addition and in addition in addition to
also furthermore additionally
again besides not only…but
first, second moreover aside from this
finally, last as well as apart from this
along with
Conclusion finally in conclusion to sum up
lastly to conclude on the whole
overall evidently
to summarize
in short

Sequencing first next subsequently

second after that
next then
finally, lastly before
after
Emphasising mainly in particular above all
especially indeed significantly
clearly notably
generally

Sample 1:
You received an email from your friend, Sam who wants to go on a family holiday.
Hi,

How’s life? Dad has finally agreed to take my family for an island trip. As you are always
telling me about the thrilling moments you have during your trips, I would like you to
suggest a fun island trip for my family holiday. Is there any good hotel you would like to
recommend? Share some exciting activities we can do there. What are the things I need
to take along for this island trip?

I’ll be waiting for your reply. Bye!

Provide minimum 2
Sam

Content Points Elaborations of ideas

A fun island

A good hotel

Exciting Activities

Things needed

Study the email question above. Can you spot the Content points? The highlighted words
are the Content points you need to have in your reply email to Ajay. Discuss with your
classmates and plan your ideas well. Write your ideas in the table below. Always spare some
for planning before you write, but do not take too long to plan.
 Are you done with your planning of the Email to Sam? Let’s write the
email now. You can read the sample Email below as a guide when you
write your email. Remember to respond to Sam’s excitement at the
beginning.

Hi,

How’s life? Dad has finally agreed to take my family for an island trip. As you are
always telling me about the thrilling moments you have during your trips, I would like
you to suggest a fun island trip for my family holiday. Is there any good hotel you would
like to recommend? Share some exciting activities we can do there. What are the things I
need to take along for this island trip?

I’ll be waiting for your reply. Bye!

Sam

Sample Email
Opening -
Hi Sam, Respond to
Sam’s
I’m feeling great here. Wow, I’m so happy for you. Of course, I’ll share and I bet excitement
you’ll really love this island!
Notice every
You should go to Pangkor Island as it’s really a beautiful place for a family holiday.
Content point has
Besides, it’s not too crowded like Penang or Langkawi. I suggest you stay at Coral
an elaboration of
Beach Hotel as it’s just beside the beach. Isn’t that amazing? As for the activities,
ideas
your family will surely love the island hopping. Oh yes! Don’t forget to try the
banana boat ride as it’s really thrilling. Before I forget, do bring along your
sunscreen lotion as it’s quite hot there. Also, don’t forget your slippers and beach
wear, you need to be comfortable.
A whale of a time
That’s all from me. I hope you will have a whale of a time with your family. means an
Don’t forget to post some lovely pictures on Instagram. Bye enjoyable time

Shamsul
Closing line

Study the reply above. The highlighted words are the Content Points.
Notice also the tone and ideas for the Communicative Achievement.
An email should have a friendly, informal tone. Can you spot the Cohesive Devices in bold and
the underlined Connectors? The Language include the grammar, vocabulary and structures.
PART 1 – EMAIL WRITING (20 Marks)

Let’s focus on Email Writing. Here are some useful notes.

Friendly openings Useful Phrases Closing Lines

Hi, how’s life? It’s been quite long. That’s all for now.
Hello, how are you? I really missed you. I’ve got to go now.
How are you feeling? I hope you’re feeling great. Goodbye for now.
Hi, it’s great to hear from I hope you’re in the pink. Waiting for your reply.
you! Sorry for the late reply. See you soon.
I’ve been busy with exams. Take care, bye!

Responding to news Giving suggestions Accepting / Rejecting

invitations

That’s awesome! How about trying….? Of course, I’ll be there!

Wow, I’m so happy for you! Why not you try….? I’d definitely attend…
I’m so sorry to hear that. If I were you, I would…. Count me in!
Don’t be too stressed up. Why don’t you….? Sure, I’d love to join you…
Take a chill pill, buddy. Perhaps, you should… I’m sorry, I can’t make it.
I’m really proud of you. I’m sorry, I have to turn
That’s an amazing news! down your invite.
Unfortunately, I’ll have to…

Let’s try writing emails now. Use the suggested phrases when
writing your email

USES OF HIGH FREQUENCY CONNECTORS AND COHESIVE DEVICES IN ESSAYS

 PART 1 (EMAIL) PART 2 (GUIDED PART 3 (EXTENDED
WRITING) WRITING)
Cause and effect because therefore as a consequence
so thus results in
for hence brings about
since because of this for this reason
consequently is caused by
Contrast but however in spite of
even so on the contrary
yet alternatively
although whereas
instead despite this
on the other hand nevertheless
conversely
Comparison like in the same way equally
just as.. similarly in comparison
too even though likewise
also identically
Illustration for example for instance in other words
 such as as an example as revealed by
to show that in the case of
this can be seen in
to illustrate
namely
Addition and in addition in addition to
also furthermore additionally
again besides not only…but
first, second moreover aside from this
finally, last as well as apart from this
along with
Conclusion finally in conclusion to sum up
lastly to conclude on the whole
overall evidently
to summarize
in short

Sequencing first next subsequently

second after that
next then
finally, lastly before
after
Emphasising mainly in particular above all
especially indeed significantly
clearly notably
generally

Sample 1:
You received an email from your friend, Sam who wants to go on a family holiday.

Hi,

How’s life? Dad has finally agreed to take my family for an island trip. As you are always
telling me about the thrilling moments you have during your trips, I would like you to
suggest a fun island trip for my family holiday. Is there any good hotel you would like to
recommend? Share some exciting activities we can do there. What are the things I need
to take along for this island trip?

I’ll be waiting for your reply. Bye!

Provide minimum 2
Sam

Content Points Elaborations of ideas

 A fun island

A good hotel

Exciting Activities

Things needed

Study the email question above. Can you spot the Content points? The highlighted words
are the Content points you need to have in your reply email to Ajay. Discuss with your
classmates and plan your ideas well. Write your ideas in the table below. Always spare some
for planning before you write, but do not take too long to plan.

Are you done with your planning of the Email to Sam? Let’s write the
email now. You can read the sample Email below as a guide when you
write your email. Remember to respond to Sam’s excitement at the
beginning.

Hi,

How’s life? Dad has finally agreed to take my family for an island trip. As you are
always telling me about the thrilling moments you have during your trips, I would like
you to suggest a fun island trip for my family holiday. Is there any good hotel you would
like to recommend? Share some exciting activities we can do there. What are the things I
need to take along for this island trip?

I’ll be waiting for your reply. Bye!

Sam
Sample Email
Opening -
Hi Sam, Respond to
Sam’s
I’m feeling great here. Wow, I’m so happy for you. Of course, I’ll share and I bet excitement
you’ll really love this island!
Notice every
You should go to Pangkor Island as it’s really a beautiful place for a family holiday.
Content point has
Besides, it’s not too crowded like Penang or Langkawi. I suggest you stay at Coral
an elaboration of
Beach Hotel as it’s just beside the beach. Isn’t that amazing? As for the activities,
ideas
your family will surely love the island hopping. Oh yes! Don’t forget to try the
banana boat ride as it’s really thrilling. Before I forget, do bring along your
sunscreen lotion as it’s quite hot there. Also, don’t forget your slippers and beach
wear, you need to be comfortable.
A whale of a time
That’s all from me. I hope you will have a whale of a time with your family. means an
Don’t forget to post some lovely pictures on Instagram. Bye enjoyable time

Shamsul
Closing line

Study the reply above. The highlighted words are the Content Points.
Notice also the tone and ideas for the Communicative Achievement.
An email should have a friendly, informal tone. Can you spot the Cohesive Devices in bold and
the underlined Connectors? The Language include the grammar, vocabulary and structures.