1. 9.3 Setting the composition Huynh Xuan Den

2. 9.3 Setting the composition Visual materials Written language Situations & contexts Huynh Xuan Den

3. 9.3 Setting the composition  Avoid long description of the situation  Give enough information How to write a good rubric for a composition? The rubrics must convey sufficient context in a simple language written in a concise and lucid manner. Huynh Xuan Den

4. 9.3 Setting the composition What are the any advantages and disadvantages of using visual materials in writing tests ? Huynh Xuan Den

5. 9.3 Setting the composition advantages Easy to understand Stimulate imaginative powers interesting Avoid reusing the phrases and sentences Advantages Huynh Xuan Den

6. 9.3 Setting the composition Disadvantages Huynh Xuan Den

7. 9.3 Setting the composition High-school students are expected to participate more in extracurricular activities and community service in addition to achieving high grades. Some educators suggest extending high-school education to four years so that students can achieve all that is expected of them. Others are against the proposal because they think students would lose interest in school and attendance would drop in the end. In about 350 words, write an essay that ends with the remark “High-school education should be extended to four years” to assert your point of view on this question. Use reasons and examples to support your position. Type 1: Write an essay, basing on the suggested situation or context. Huynh Xuan Den

8. 9.3 Setting the composition 12, Jalan Pantai, 71000 Port Dickson, 14 th November 2010. Dear Shan, How are things getting on with you? I am fine here. Since your family move to Ipoh, things are not the same here. I really enjoyed the thing we did together. Anyhow, the holidays are about to begin. Would you like to come over to my house for a short stay? We could spend some time on the beach again, swimming, catching crabs etc. My parents say that they will be glad to see you. Do let me know whether you can make it or not. I look forward to your reply. Your friend Jack Type 2: Reply a letter/ Write a letter Huynh Xuan Den

9. 9.3 Setting the composition Now write a reply to this letter. You miss Jack very much and would like to visit him. However you have a plan to take part in a charity program with your friends so you cannot accept his invitation. You should explain your reasons in the way that it does not make him unhappy and promise to visit him next summer. Huynh Xuan Den

10. 9.3 Setting the composition Note: It will be difficult for the test makers to score if the a mount of information is limited. Huynh Xuan Den