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You wish to watch one of these movies during the coming school holidays.
In about 50 words , write a postcard to him/her about the movie you want
to watch
In your postcard :
invite him/her to join you for the movie
give reasons to support your choice of the movie

Dear..,
The school holidays are just around the corner. I am
thinking of watching a movie entitled Kung Fu Panda 3. It would
be great if you could join me watching this amazing movie. In
this latest movie, Po continues his legendary adventures of
awesomeness. This time he must train a village full of clumsy
pandas to help him defeat the villainous Kai. I know that you
have watched the last two Kung Fu Panda movies and I am
certain that you will enjoy this one too. Besides, my parents
agreed to pay for your ticket, so there is no reason for you to
miss this opportunity. See you soon.

To,

Notes to teacher :
-

in this type of question, weak and average students always do wholesale

lifting because it is difficult for them to fine the reasons for their choice.
Teach them :
o Not to copy the whole synopsis / review. Only take important part of
the synopsis or review.
o to give general reason like:
This is an amazing/great/ good movie@book.
You will like it because I know you love watching/reading
adventure / horror / science fiction/ futuristic/ love story@movie.
This is a watching/reading adventure / horror / science fiction/
futuristic/ love story@movie which I love. You too, right?

I cant wait to read/ watch the ending.

You wish to watch one of these movies with your friend during the coming school
holidays.
In about 50 words , write a postcard to him/her about the movie you want
to watch
In your postcard :
invite him/her to join you for the movie
Reason 1
give reasons to support your choice of the movie

Title of
the movie

Dear..,
The school holidays are just around the corner. I am

Reason 2

thinking of watching a movie entitled ... It

would be great if you . watching
Brief
synopsi
s from
text

Reason 3

this amazing movie. In this latest movie, Po continues

. This time
he

must

train

.villainous
Kai. I know that you have watched the last two Kung Fu Panda
movies

and

am

certain

that

.. Besides, my parents agreed

To,

to pay for your ticket, so there is no reason for you to miss this
opportunity. See you soon!

Dear..,
I wish to watch
with you during the coming school holidays. You should join me
because this is a . movie.
The movie is an .. which I love. You too,
right.

In

Po
He

continues
must

train

To,

village

cant wait to watch this movie. See you soon!

(A)Read the question and highlight keywords

(B) Brainstorm on HOTS question. Make short note
Why is it important to prepare for an examination?
1.

..
2.

..
(C)Plan your writing
1. Use modals (should, must, can, have to, need to) to give advices
i.e. : You should pay attention in class
Elaborate each points by asking questions (How, What, Why, Where, When, Who)
Example:
pay attention organise time-table

Where/When
In class when the
teacher is teaching

to include?

Why
To understand what
is being thought at
do?
class

How
-listen attentively to
teacher

What /how should he/she organise?

Time wiesly

What

Time for study, play

and rest

-jot down important

notes, information
and tips
- if you dont
understand the
lesson ask questions

How to organise?
Plan a time table

What should he/she

Be consistent
Stick to your time
table

2. Dont forget to use connectors when introducing your point.

Example :
First, you should..
Next , you need to ..
Furthermore, I would advice you to .
Last but not least, please avoid .
3. Lay out your letter in the correct format
I.
Address, date
II.
Salutation : Dear
III.
Paragraphing : introduction, body 1,2.3,4,conclusion( I Hope these tips
are useful).
IV.
Sign off : Yours sincerely, / Your friend,

Use your dictionary to fine the meaning of these words:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

around the corner :

Burn candles at both end :
Eleventh hour :
Burn the midnight oil :
Nervous :
Exhausted :

Guidelines:
(A)Read the question and highlight keywords
(B) Brainstorm on HOTS question. Make short note
Why is it important to prepare for an examination?
1. Do well in our examination
2. Avoid us from getting nervous
3. feel confident when answering the questions.
(C)Plan your writing
1. Use modals (should, must, can, have to, need to) to give advices
i.e. : You should pay attention in class
Elaborate each points by asking questions (How, What, Why, Where, When, Who)
Example:
pay attention organise time-table

Where/When
How
to include?

What /how should he/she organise?

What

Why
How to organise?
do?

What should he/she

2. Dont forget to use connectors when introducing your point.

Example :
First, you should..
Next , you need to ..
Furthermore, I would advice you to .
Last but not least, please avoid .
3. Lay out your letter in the correct format
I. Address, date
II. Salutation : Dear
III. Paragraphing : introduction, body 1,2 and 3 , conclusion.
IV. Sign off : Yours sincerely, / Your friend,