WIG120�ASSIGNMENT�OVERVIEW�TASK 2

TASK 2 : ESSAY WRITING

MODE : INDIVIDUAL WORK

ESSAY LENGTH: 350 WORDS

TIME ALLOCATED: -

PERCENTAGE OF OVERALL MARKS: 30%

FORMAT: PDF DOCUMENT

Topic A

You have decided to write a story for a local magazine. The story must have the following title: ‘A Horrible Crime I Witnessed’.

Your story should include:

• a description of the order of events
• how you assisted the victim(s)

of the crime

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2.1 Based on your understanding of the parts of

speech in the English language, select ONE of

the topics given below and write an essay.

Topic B

As a member of the local Social Service Club, you had recently visited an orphanage in your area as part of your club’s outreach programme. Write an essay of your experience using the following title:

‘A Visit to Rasa Sayang Orphanage’.

Your story should include:

• a description of the activities carried out at the orphanage by your club members
• how your visit had influenced the children at the orphanage

2.2 The length of your essay must be about 350

words.

2.3 Your writing should demonstrate knowledge

of the grammatical items in English and the

application of an appropriate written discourse.

2.4 The format of your MS Word file should have

the following specifications:

• Margins - Top 1”, Bottom 1”, Left 1.25”, Right 1”
• Spacing - 1.5 lines
• Font size - 12
• Font - Arial

2.5 Use the Front Cover provided as the cover

page for your essay.

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FRONT

COVER

TIPS FOR WRITING ESSAYS

Topic A: Narrative

When you are asked to write a story, you are actually writing a narrative essay. These essays can be anecdotal, experiential, and personal allowing you to express yourself in a creative and, quite often, moving ways. Here are some guidelines for writing a narrative essay.

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• Your story should include an introduction, plot, characters, setting, climax, and conclusion.
• There should be a purpose for your writing. If there is no point to what you are narrating, why do you want to tell the story?

TIPS FOR WRITING ESSAYS

Topic A: Narrative

• Stories are often written from the standpoint of the author; however, this is not the only perspective to be considered.
• Use clear and concise language throughout the essay.
• Narrative essays are effective when the language is carefully, particularly, and cleverly chosen. Try to use specific language to evoke specific emotions and senses in the reader.
• The use of the first-person pronoun ‘I’ is welcomed. However, it is not necessary, and shouldn’t be overused.
• Do not leave the reader guessing about the purpose of your narrative. Make sure the reader can follow your lead.

SAMPLE ESSAY FRAMEWORK

Topic A: Narrative

Plot

The events as they unfold in sequence.

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Characters

The people who inhabit the story and move it forward. Typically, there are minor characters and main characters. The minor characters generally play supporting roles to the main character,

or the protagonist.

SAMPLE ESSAY FRAMEWORK

Topic A: Narrative

Conflict

The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the protagonist must solve or overcome by the end of the narrative. The way in which the protagonist resolves the conflict of the plot results in the theme of the narrative.

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Theme

The ultimate message the narrative is trying

to express; it can be either explicit or

implicit.

TIPS FOR WRITING ESSAYS

Topic B: Descriptive

• Descriptive writing is a writing style which is used to describe in sensory detail the different things, places, people, and ideas.
• Descriptive writing sketches an image on the reader's mind by giving a detailed description of the particular topic or subject.

TIPS FOR WRITING ESSAYS

Topic B: Descriptive

• Any time you put together a descriptive piece, you need to put as much description as you can in there for your readers.
• You need to hit their sense of smell (make them feel the flowers through their nose), sense of taste (how delicious is it?), sense of touch (how sharp is it?), sense of sight (that is an easy one), and sense of

smell (that is pretty easy too).

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SAMPLE ESSAY FRAMEWORK

Topic B: Descriptive

SAMPLE ESSAY FRAMEWORK

Topic B: Descriptive

End of Session