WRITING MODELS FOR THE EXAM PET WRITING MODELS FOR THE EXAM Teacher: María Reina.

DURATION Reading & Writing: 1 hour 30 minutes Writing: At least 40 minutes

PART 1 Sentence Transformation You are given a sentence and you are asked to rewrite it using a different structural pattern. Rewrite using between 3 and 5 words. The same meaning than the given sentence. 5 sentences. Focus on grammar. Rephrase and reformulate information.

PART 2 Short communicative message 35-45 words Answer to the three points you are asked Type of writing: Note Card E-mail…

STEPS Read carefully and imagine the situation Make sure you write about the three points Address your person to the person named (Dear X, Mr X…) Write your name at the end (signature) 35-45 words Check your final writing

SAMPLES A friend in your English class called Elena has invited you to her wedding. Write an e-mail to Elena. In your email you should: congratulate her on her marriage say how pleased you are to be invited ask her if there is anything she would like as a present Write 35-45 words.

Write a note to leave for Sarah: You want to invite Sarah, an English girl who has just come to your school, to go out with you and your friends tonight. Write a note to leave for Sarah: inviting her to go out with you all tonight saying where you are going suggesting what she should wear Write 35-45 words.

In your postcard to Maggie you should: You are on holiday at the seaside and are sending a postcard to your Scottish friend, Maggie. In your postcard to Maggie you should: explain when your holiday started tell Maggie where you are staying say what you like most about the holiday Write 35-45 words.

E-MAIL SAMPLE Dear Jo / Hi Jo! How are you doing? I hope you’re well. Things are going fine for me. Thank you very much for your letter. It was great to hear from you. My favourite TV programme is “100% Music” because I love listening to music. I could know all the new albums and artists, and the best concerts now!   How about you? What’s your favourite TV programme? We could watch TV together when you come over here. I hope to hear from you soon. Take care. Best wishes Cristina

PART 3 Long writing (you can choose between 2 questions) 100 words Type of writing: Letter Story.

LETTER 3 paragraphs Sample: Beginning (say hello, dear…) Ideas Ending This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend. I live in a very quite town. What is it like where you live? If you could move, where would you like to live? Write a letter to your friend answering the questions. Write your letter in about 100 words on your answer sheet.

This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend. I’m really enjoying my new karate classes which I have two evenings a week. Unfortunately I have a lot of homework and exams to prepare for at the moment. I need a lot of time to study but at the same time I don’t want to stop going to karaoke. What do you think I should do? Write a letter, giving some advice about how your friend can continue going to karate and study for the exams. Write your letter in about 100 words on your answer sheet.

Dear Samantha, How are you? I’m fine. First of all, I think it’s a fantastic idea doing karate. I’m sure you’re great at it. I don’t think two evenings a week are too much. If I were you, I would make a timetable to plan my time much better. For example, you could do some of your homework and studying at the weekend. You could also watch less TV and spend less time surfing the Internet. I’m sure if you organise your life very carefully, you can continue going to your karate classes without affecting your studies. I’m looking forward to hearing from you again. Susan.

Useful expressions Greetings: Introductory sentences Good news Hi John Dear John Hello John Introductory sentences How's it going? How are you? How are things with you? How are things? Thank you for your letter It was good to receive your letter Good news Glad to hear about I'm really glad to hear about I'm very happy to hear about I was very happy to read about Great news about your

Bad news Ending the letter I'm sorry to hear about I'm very sorry to hear about Sorry to read about Ending the letter Well, time to go Well, it's time to go Well, got to go Write soon Make sure you write soon Love Lots of love All my love Will write again soon Best wishes Regards

Story Plan your story Ask yourself questions Use paragraphs (4-5) Who…? What...? Why…? Where…? When…? How did he/she/they fell? What happened at the end? Use paragraphs (4-5) Introduction (1) Body (development of ideas) (2-3,5) Conclusion (4,5)

SAMPLES Your teacher has asked you to write a story entitled: A frightening film Write your story in about 100 words. Your teacher has asked you to write a story beginning with this sentence: When the taxi arrived Susan was ready, dressed in her very best clothes. Your teacher has asked you to write a story ending with this sentence: I woke up and realised it had all been a bad dream.

Useful phrases Time phrases Dramatic effect phrases It all began Shortly afterwards Meanwhile Not long afterwards Some time later Later that day A little later Finally In the end Eventually Once upon a time Dramatic effect phrases Suddenly All of a sudden Without warning Out of the blue Just at that moment Quite unexpectedly As if from nowhere

Direct Speech End “…..”, said Fred “…..”, shouted Fred “…..”, screamed Fred “…..”, whispered Fred “…..”, announced Fred. ”…..”, thought Fred “…..”, cried Fred “…..”, promised Fred End When it was all over Looking back now In the end After all that had happened Finally

Assessment Content Communicative Achievement Organisation Language Have you done what you are asked? Communicative Achievement Appropriate style and register for the task Organisation Logical order of ideas Paragraphs Connectors Language Vocabulary and Grammar Accurate language (appropriate use and spelling) Remember: You’ll lose marks if you write more words than required!