Students' Worksheet of Writing Functional Text (1)

STUDENTS’ WORKSHEET OF WRITING FUNCTIONAL TEXT (1)

Indicator:

-          Identifying a good email by filling the blanks with suitable words given.

-          Writing e-mail

Task 1:

Complete the following e-mail with the suitable words.

a.       reduce                                                 f. see you

b.      best thing                                            g. the premiere

c.       in person                                              h. spectacular

d.      our customers                                      i. confident

e.       our brochure                                        j. drop by

To: Mrs. Smith <annesmith@yahoo.com

Cc:

Subject: New product

There’s something new under the sun! Or at least, under the roof of PT just Cook! We’ve been serving the needs of (1) … for years, and now we’ve got something new to offer (2) … of our new cooking stuff! The cooking stuff can (3) … your cooking time as well as the use of your cooking oil. It provides (4) … value for the money. Of course, everybody says that about their products, but our cooking stuff is one that backs up the claim. How can you discover that for yourself? Why, by letting us show you (5) … of course!           We would love to show you the new cooking stuff and what it can do for you, if you can make it to our location, it’s great. We’d love to (6) … But if you are too busy to (7) … send us a return e-mail and we’ll come to you at your home or office. Once you see what this new product is all about, you’ll be glad you took the time. If you’d rather just get some information about the cooking stuff before you take a look, just e-mail us and we’ll send you a copy of (8) … . Either way, we’re (9) … you’ll agree that the new cooking stuff is the (10) … since sliced bread. Or at least hot coffee. Thanks.

Task 2:

Suppose you have done something wrong to one of your relatives.

Write an e-mail to ask him/her an apology

For example:

To : khatarinarin@gmail.co.id

Cc :

Subject: please apologize me

  

Hello, I wanted to write to tell you how embarrassed and sorry I am for my behavior the other day. It was unforgivable of me to say nasty words about you especially in front of my family, I wish I had a good excuse for what I did, but some things we just have to chalk up to stupidity and insensitivity I really don’t know what came over me. I offer this apology from the deepest place in my heart and hope that you can bring yourself to forgive me for being so rude. I will do everything in my power to see that it never happens again. Regards, Jim Karter

Task 3:

Suppose your friend has sent you a gift.

Write an e-mail to thank him/her

To :

Cc :

Subject : Thank you

Dear …, Thank you very much for …

Task 4:

Write an e-mail. You may choose your own topic.

Students' Worksheet of Writing Discussion (3)

STUDENTS’ WORKSHEET OF WRITING DISCUSSION (3)

Indicator:

-          Writing Discussion Text

Task 1:

Read the following key words.

Rewrite it in a good discussion text.

Pesticides

Advantages:

·         fast-acting

·         easy to obtain and apply

·         control large infestations

·         increase crop production by reducing crop losses

Disadvantages:

·         damage and/or accumulate within the environment

·         may be dangerous to users/pets/native species

·         may kill non-target species

Task 2:

Interview one of your friends about an issue.

Write his/her opinion into a discussion forum

Here is the example:

Resolved Question:

What are pros and cons of living in a boarding house?

Best Answer:

Pros:

·         It can make students be independent since they have to do everything themselves. They cannot depend their lives on their parents of friends.

·         There are many other people in the boarding house, especially roommates. It forces students to share with them. Of course it is good to eliminate selfishness.

Cons:

·         Students are out of their parents’ control. They are free to do something, including bad attitudes.

·         If a student has a roommate who is annoying, it will disturb him/her.

Task 3:

Find an issue or a thing.

Write your opinion about is.

Here is the example:

Resolved Question:

What are pros and cons of taking too many courses?

Best Answer:

Pros:

·         Students can improve their ability in many subjects and life skills. It will be good for their lives.

·         Students will have many friends.

Cons:

·         Students will feel tired after studying at school and taking courses. It can make them lazy to study for the next lesson.

·         Students will not have free time.