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Section A: Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes] PRACTICE 1: Informal letter You have just returned to Kuching from a holiday in Johor. Write a letter to your uncle, thanking him for the wonderful time you had. Use the following notes to write your letter. 

arrived airport safely

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parents there to fetch

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thank him - gifts, souvenirs

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thank aunty - delicious cooking

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wonderful trip - Johor

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enjoyed picnic - Kota Tinggi Waterfalls

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exciting time - Legoland

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shopping - City Square

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photos - remembrance

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regret not able to stay longer

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invite uncle and family - Kuching

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tell him latest news

When writing your letter, you must remember: 

To lay out the letter correctly [F1- F3]

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To use all the points given [C1 – C12]

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That your letter is to an uncle

Before you start elaborating, read the question and complete the F.A.C.T.S below: Know Thy F.A.C.T.S Format

Audience Contents Task Situation

LEARNING TO ELABORATE CONTENT POINTS

CONTENT POINTS 1. arrived airport safely

REWRITE THE POINT

ELABORATE THE POINT

I arrived safely at Kuching International Airport at 10 p.m. yesterday

The flight was smooth and I spent my time looking at the photos taken during my holiday in Johor

2.

parents there to fetch

3.

thank him gifts, souvenirs

I would like to thank you for all the thoughtful gifts and souvenirs you bought us.

Mom and dad are especially delighted to receive the beautiful, batik baju kurung and shirt so does everyone else.

4.

thank aunty delicious cooking

Please thank Aunty Lily for her delicious cooking. It was most sumptuous and mouth-watering.

I learnt a lot of new dishes and recipes from her and I’ll try some for them later with mom.

5.

wonderful trip - Johor

6.

enjoyed picnic Kota Tinggi Waterfalls

7.

exciting time Legoland

Firstly, I enjoyed the picnic at Kota Tinggi Waterfalls. The water was really cooling.

8.

shopping City Square

9. photos remembran ce

10. regret not able to stay longer

Nevertheless, I regret not being able to stay longer. But fear not, I’ll be back!

11. invite uncle and family Kuching

12. tell him latest news -

Before I pen off, I would like to tell you the latest news. Our family pet, Snowball, has given birth to eight kittens.

Section A: Directed Writing [35 marks] [Time suggested: 45 minutes] PRACTICE 2: Informal Letter Read the question below and complete the graphic organizer. Work in groups.

You have just returned from a three-day outdoor activity camp. You have decided to write a letter to a friend about your experience at the camp. Write your letter based on all the notes below       

who organized the camp date of the camp transport to the campsite number of participants location of the camp accommodation give two relevant examples of activities benefits problems

When writing the letter you should remember -

to layout the letter correctly to use paragraphs that your letter is to your friend