3
What features make this place
special? How does the writer
justify her opinion? Complete
the table.
features
justifications
4
Read Jim Harris
’
s notes. Use
them to write your letter for
rubric B.
•
I am a member of the youth centre
and writing to nominate Charles
Adams for the Teenage Personality
of the Year Award
•
caring, kind and hardworking
person – cares for the elderly and
the environment – organised
neighbourhood clean-up and
recycling day – is a volunteer at
the local old people’s home –
dedicates his weekends and free
time to helping people in his
neighbourhood and caring for the
environment
•
very interested in local affairs –
recently attended an evening
course in community volunteering –
takes active interest in
environmental issues at school –
introduced and organised School
Recycling Scheme
•
is an example to the teenagers of
our community – deserves to win
the award
6
When you have finished your work, exchange with a
partner. Evaluate his/her piece of writing. Think about the
following:
• Discuss & Write
5
Read the following rubrics (A‒C). What type of task is each
one? What style are they to be written in? In an appropriate
style, choose a task and write your answers. You do not have
to include addresses.
•
Has all the information asked for in the rubric been included?
•
Is the letter/email easy to understand? Does it flow?
•
Are the paragraphs clear and in the correct order?
•
Are the beginnings and endings in the correct tone/style for
the intended reader?
•
Does the letter/email contain any information that isn’t
necessary?
•
Is the style the same throughout the letter/email?
•
Has a variety of vocabulary been used instead of repeating the
same vocabulary?
•
Are there any errors in spelling or grammar?
MODULE 1
35
You have received this email from your English pen‒friend
Rebecca.
Write your email (140‒190 words).
From:
Rebecca
Subject:
Studies
I’m thinking of giving up college to study drama
full‒time. My parents don’t agree with me.
Any advice?
C
An elderly neighbour is visiting her sister for a few weeks. You
have offered to take care of her house while she is away. Write
a letter giving news of what you have been doing and ask if
there is anything else she would like you to do (140‒190 words).
A
As president of your school committee, you have been asked to
write to Peter Selby, a well‒known environmentalist, asking him
to give a talk at your school. Write a letter inviting him,
suggesting what environmental problems he might include in
his talk, and asking if he would need any special equipment
(140‒190 words).
B
