Guided writing

A. Speeches
Introduction

A speech is a talk delivered to a group of people in a formal or an informal occasion. You

may be asked to write a farewell speech, a welcoming speech, or even a talk on a topic.
Here is the format of a speech:
Greetings
Greet the audience
Introduction
Introduce the topic and the purpose
Body
Include all the points given and elaborate on the points
Conclusion
Conclude your speech and thank the audience

Model Question
Recently, you attended a talk on cyber bullying. You have been asked to give a speech to Form 1
students of your school. Based on the points below, write out your speech.

Stolen
Stolen
identity
identity
Abusive
Abusive
comments
comments
and
gossips
Rumours
Rumours
and
gossips
Threats
and
blackmail
Threats and blackmail

When writing out your speech:

You must describe the problems

Give two advice of your own
Add any other relevant information
Write between 120-150 words

Writing plan:
Introduction

Introduce the topic and the purpose

Body

Stolen identity someone else could steal your identity and pose as you use an unusual
password
Abusive comments someone bullies you by posting a nasty remark about you delete the
postings and block the abuser
Rumors and gossips spread easily be careful of what you share
Threats and blackmail if someone is blackmailing you file a police report

Conclusion

Conclude your speech and thank the audience

Model question 1
As a president of the computer club in your school, you have been requested by your principal to
give a speech upon The dangers of social networking. Use the notes given to help you write your
speech.
The dangers of social networking

Additive hobby
Inappropriate information or photograph
Unhealthy culture
Online threats and bullies

When writing your speech:

You must use the notes given

Add relevant details to make the speech more interesting
Suggest two ways to curb the dangers of social networking
Write between 120-150 words

Writing plan
Introduction

Greet the audience and introduce the topic

Body

Social networking popular among teenagers many dangers involved

Underage users may post inappropriate information or photographs online become
victims of cyber-bullying emotional distress
Used as a communication tool unhealthy culture lack of face face interaction
An addictive hobby too much time spent on the computer

Conclusion

Be a responsible user exercise caution

Refrain from divulging personal information online

Model question 2
You participated in a student exchange programme recently. Write a speech to encouraging other
students in your school to apply for the programme. Use the following notes to help you.

Good opportunity to experience life in a foreign country

Learn and experience new culture
Develop new friendships
Become independent and resourceful

When writing your speech:

You must use the notes given

Add relevant details to make the speech interesting
Add two additional benefits of the programme
Write between 120-150 words

Writing plan
Introduction

State purpose of speech share experience student-exchange programme

Body

Describe your feelings initially apprehensive once in a lifetime opportunity

Experience life as a student in a new learning environment
Develop cultural awareness appreciate cultural diversities
New friendships foster family appreciation of home and family
Become independent and resourceful
Learn to make own decisions
Learn how to face challenges

Conclusion

Good experience tremendous sense of achievement

B. Opinions
Introduction

When giving opinions, you must clearly state your stand/view on the topic given.
You must elaborate on the points given.
You must justify your opinion by giving relevant examples.

Model question
You are representing your school in a public speaking competition. You have decided to give a talk
on the benefits of part-time jobs for students

Opportunity to earn own pocket money

Ease the financial bueden of parents
A taste of working life
Instil a sense of responsibility

When writing your essay:

You must use the notes given

Add in other relevant information
Give two more benefits of part-time jobs
Write between 120 150 words

Writing plan

Students should be encouraged to work during school holidays

Body

A productive way of spending holidays opportunity to earn money without affecting

studies adversely
Ease the financial burden of parents own pocket money
Apprenticeship schemes a taste of working life make informed decisions on choice of
career
Instills responsibility follow schedules and carry out tasks learn the importance of
teamwork getting along with co-workers

Conclusion

Part-time work not only monetary benefits students become responsible and
independent

Model question 1
Give your opinion on why Facebook is so popular. Your essay should not be less than 120 words. Use
the following notes to help you.

Sense of belongs sharing of activities and photographs

Reconnects us to people from our past number of friends will grow
Entertaining games and quizzes
Keeps us abreast with developments in other peoples lives

When writing your essay:

You must use the notes given

Add in other relevant information
Express your feelings on the topic
Write between 120-150 words

Writing plan
Introduction

The facebook phenomenon has swept through society 1.4 million users

Body

Gives us a sense of belonging sharing of activities and photographs makes us feel good
when people notice and comment
Reconnects us to people from our past tracks down old friends number of friends will
grow
Entertaining games and quizzes ensures continued commitment
Keeps us abreast with development

Conclusion

Hard to imagine life before Facebook Facebook is here to stay

Model question 2
As our country progresses, so does our dependence on foreign maids. Do you agree with this
statement? Give your opinion by writing an article for a consumer magazine.

Agree dependence on feoreign maids unhealthy level

Maids needed to look after children and aging parents household chores
Local workers unavailable prefer service and manufacturing industries
Many social problems
Children raised by maids no quality time with parents family unit suffers
Dependence has taken a toll on maids overworked rebel children suffer
People muse assume more responsibility in the home to reduce dependence
on maids

When writing your essay :

You must use the notes given

Add in other relevant information
Express your feelings on the topic
Write between 120-150 words

Writing plan
Introduction

Dependence on foreign maids has reached an unhealthy level

Body

Maids needed look after children and aging parents household chores
Local workers not interested prefer the service and manufacturing industries no choice
but to import foreign maids
Many social problems
Children raised by maids no quality time with the parents family unit suffers
Dependence has taken a toll on maids overworked rebel children suffer

Conclusion

Must reduce dependence on foreign maids people must assume responsibility in caring for
their family