WRITING – A SHORT TEXT
I. WRITING STRUCTURE (DÀN Ý)
Paragraph 1 – Introduction
Giới thiệu món đồ.
Useful expressions:
My favourite thing is...
The best thing I've ever bought is...
I bought it...
I got it...
Paragraph 2 – Details
Trả lời các câu hỏi:
What is it?
Where did you buy it?
When did you buy it?
How much was it?
Why did you choose it?
Useful expressions:
I bought it at...
I bought it online.
It cost...
I chose it because...
Paragraph 3 – Opinion
Nêu cảm nhận.
Useful expressions:
I really love it because...
It is useful for...
I use it every day.
I think it was a great purchase.
II. SAMPLE WRITING (LEVEL A2)
Sample 1 – A Pair of Shoes
The best thing I have ever bought is a pair of running shoes. I bought them at a
sports shop last summer. They cost about $80. I chose them because they were
comfortable and looked very fashionable. I wear them almost every day when I go
to school or play sports. They are light, strong and easy to clean. I am very happy
with my shoes because they help me run faster and feel more confident.
Topic:1 sentence
Detail: 5 sentences - Where; - how much; - Useful; - When; - Why: eye-catching
Your feeling: 1-2 sentences
(72 words)
Sample 2 – Headphones
The coolest thing I have ever bought is a pair of wireless headphones. I bought
them online during a sale. They cost about $50. I chose them because I love
listening to music and studying with relaxing songs. The sound quality is excellent
and the battery lasts a long time. I use them every day. I think they are one of the
best things I have ever bought.
(68 words)
Sample 3 – A School Bag
The best thing I have ever bought is my school bag. I bought it at a supermarket
before the new school year. It cost about $30. I chose it because it is strong, light
and has many pockets. I can carry all my books easily. I use it every day when I go
to school. I am very satisfied with my bag because it is both useful and beautiful.
(69 words)
III. WRITING TEMPLATE
Complete the paragraph.
The best thing I have ever bought is __________________________.
I bought it ________________________________________________.
It cost _________________________________________________.
I chose it because _________________________________________.
I usually use it ____________________________________________.
I like it because ___________________________________________.
I think _________________________________________________.
IV. GUIDED WRITING
Answer the questions.
1. What is the thing?
2. Where did you buy it?
3. When did you buy it?
4. How much did it cost?
5. Why did you choose it?
6. What do you use it for?
7. Why do you like it?
Now use your answers to write a paragraph of 60–80 words.
V. WRITING PRACTICE
Exercise 1
Write about one of these things.
a mobile phone
a bicycle
a laptop
a watch
a backpack
a pair of shoes
headphones
Write 60–80 words.
Exercise 2
Write about the best gift you have ever received.
Include:
What it is
Who gave it to you
When you got it
Why you like it
Write 70–90 words.
Exercise 3 (Challenge)
Your school magazine is holding a competition.
Topic:
The Coolest Thing I've Ever Bought
Write 80–100 words.
Remember to include:
What the thing is.
Where and when you bought it.
How much it cost.
Why you chose it.
Why it is special to you.
USEFUL VOCABULARY
Places
at a supermarket
at a shopping mall
at a sports shop
online
at a bookstore
Reasons
because it was cheap
because it was on sale
because it looks nice
because it is useful
because it has good quality
because my friends recommended it
Opinion
amazing
comfortable
fashionable
useful
modern
convenient
high-quality
affordable
worth the money
my favourite purchase
Useful Connectors
First,
Then,
Also,
Besides,
Because,
Finally,
In my opinion,
I think...