Writing Examples for National Exam

Writing examples for the national exam are templates/examples that are meant to help students in their writing tasks during the national exam. They include:

1. Writing a report.
2. Book / Film review.
3. Personal (informal) letter.
4. Official (formal) letter.
5. Argumentative / opinion essay.
6. Cause and effect essay.
7. Advantages and disadvantages essay.
8. Descriptive essay (object/place/person).

1. Report

A report must at least contain these elements:

1. Place of the event.
2. Time of the event.
3. The number of attendants.
4. What happened?
5. Your evaluation/opinion

Normally the topic is as follows: Write a report about………..

Last……….(write the date)……… I attended / there was a……..(name the activity)…….. It took place in ………(country, city, place)………... The ….(event)…. was about ……………….. Several people attended it, approximately ……(number of the attendants)……….. were present. The activity continued for …………….. (say, for example, 4 hours, half a day, 2 days, 1 week, etc.) ………………………... There were different activities during the event, such as …………………(say what happened throughout the event)……………………... Finally, I …………………. (give your opinion/evaluation of the event)…………………because it was time for me to (give some reasons to justify your evaluation)

2. Film/Book review

Imagine you have seen a movie or you have read a book that you really liked. And you loved that much to the extent you want to tell everyone about it. What will you tell them about the film/the book you have watched/read?

You will tell them:

1. The title of the film/book.
2. The writer/producer
3. Date of publication (book) or production (film)
4. The genre of film/book
5.  Director and actors (film)
6. Characters (book if it is a novel or play)
7. Duration  (film)
8. The story of the film/book
9. Your evaluation/opinion.

Normally the topic is as follows: Write a review of a film or a book that you have seen or read.

2.1 Film review

….. (Title of the Film) ….. is a ….. (genre like action, adventure, comedy, etc.) ….. movie that I really ….. (liked or didn’t like)…..It was made by ….. (name of producer or production company) …..in ….. (date of production)….. The movie is ….. (length of the film) …..long. The movie stars ….. (names of actors)…..It’s about ….. (a short, simple summary of the film)…… I ….. (liked/didn’t like) …..it because ….. (why you liked or didn’t like it)…..I …..(would/wouldn’t) …..recommend it to my friends because ….. (why you would or wouldn’t recommend it)……

2.2 Book review

…….. (Title of the book) ……. grabbed my interest among other books. It’s written by …… (name of the writer) …….back in ……. (date of production) ……. This book falls into the …….. genre (e.g., an action/detective/story/drama/humour/thriller/sci-fi/comedy/adventure etc.) ……… category. The main figures of the book are ……. (names of characters) ……… Title of the book is around …….. (summary of the book) ………. In conclusion, I genuinely (your opinion/evaluation) ………. because it ……. (justify your opinion) ………

3. Informal (Personal) letter

A personal letter (also called informal) is a letter that you write to someone of your age. S/he can be your friend or your sibling, etc. The layout must be respected.

3.1 Informal (Personal) letter layout

Sender’s Address:
123 Elm Street
Cityville, Morocco

Date:
August 16, 2023

Salutation:
Dear Sarah,

Body of the Letter:
I hope this letter finds you well. It’s been a while since we last met, and I wanted to catch up and share some exciting news.

Last weekend, I visited the new café that opened in our neighborhood, and I couldn’t wait to tell you all about it. The atmosphere is cozy, and they serve the most delicious pastries I’ve ever tasted. You simply have to try their croissants!

By the way, remember that book we were talking about? Well, I finally got my hands on a copy, and it’s even better than I expected. I’m sure you’ll love it too.

I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts and catching up soon. Let’s plan a coffee date sometime next week!

Closing:
Take care and talk to you soon,

Name:
John

4. Formal letter

An official letter (also called formal ) is a letter that you write to someone whom you look up to. It can be the headmaster of your school, your teacher, a manager, etc. The layout must be respected.

4.1 Formal letter layout

Your Name:
John Smith

Your Title:
English Teacher

Your Address:
123 Elm Street
Cityville, Morocco
Postal Code: 12345

Date:
August 16, 2023

Recipient’s Name:
Ms. Emily Johnson

Recipient’s Title:
Principal

Recipient’s School/Organization:
Townsville High School

Recipient’s Address:
456 Oak Avenue
Townsville, Morocco
Postal Code: 67890

Salutation:
Dear Ms. Johnson,

Subject:
Application for Professional Development Workshop

Body of the Letter:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request permission to attend the upcoming professional development workshop on innovative teaching strategies, scheduled to take place from September 10th to 12th.

As an English teacher at Cityville High School, I believe that attending this workshop will greatly enhance my teaching skills and enable me to bring new and effective techniques to my classroom. The topics being covered align perfectly with our school’s commitment to providing high-quality education to our students.

I have reviewed the workshop details and cost, and I assure you that I will comply with all necessary procedures and paperwork. I am committed to ensuring minimal disruption to my teaching responsibilities during the workshop period.

I kindly request your approval to attend this workshop and seek any guidance you may have regarding the necessary formalities. Your support in this matter would greatly contribute to the professional development of our teaching staff.

Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your positive response.

Closing:
Yours sincerely,

Your Full Name:
John Smith

Signature

5. Argumentative / opinion essay

An Argumentative / opinion essay is an essay in which you agree or disagree with an issue. It is in this kind of essay that you are whether For or Against an idea or matter. You need to convince the reader that your idea is right. Of course, this is done by providing reasons to support our opinion. It is one of the most common essays in TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC tests.

The outline would be like that:

I. Introduction

Explanation of the issue

II. Body

• Paragraph one:

A. Your first argument.

B. Your second argument.

C. Your Third argument.

• Paragraph two

D. First opposite argument.

E. Second opposite argument.

F. Third opposite argument.

III. Conclusion

State a summary of your point of view.

Usually, the questions are like that: What is your opinion / give your opinion / what do you think of / do you think that …..?

• Introduction (explanation of the issue)

Nowadays the issue of …………(name the subject matter you want to discuss)…………………….. is a serious matter, because (give a general reason, don’t rush into details now)……………………………... Yet, a lot of people don’t think so. The reason for this is …………………………………….(give a general reason, don’t rush into details now).

• Body

1. Paragraph 1 (your arguments)

There are several reasons behind the importance of ……………………(name the subject)……..
To begin with, ……………….(The 1st reason)…………………………………………. secondly, …..
……………….(The 2nd reason)………………………... Also, ………………….(the 3rd reason)……
………………(note here, you can use as much as you can of reasons).

2. Paragraph 2 (the opposite arguments)

On the other hand, some people don’t stand on the same ground on this matter. They think so because of different arguments. First of all, ……………….(The 1st reason)………………….. Moreover, ……………….(The 2nd reason)…………………………………. In addition to this, ……………….(The 3rd reason)………………………… (note here, you can use as much as you can of reasons too).

• Conclusion (Stating your point of view)

To sum up / in my opinion / as I see it / I think / I believe that the issue of……………………. is of paramount importance because of (state some of the reasons you provided before in another way).

 6.  Cause and effect  essay

It is another common type of essay in The Baccalaureate Exam. In a cause/effect essay, you discuss the causes (reasons) for something, effects (results), or both causes and effects.

I. Introduction

Explanation of the issue

II. Body

• Paragraph one: Causes

A. 1st cause.

B. 2nd cause.

C. 3rd cause.

• Paragraph two: effects

D. First effect.

E. Second effect.

F. Third effect.

III. Conclusion

State a summary of your point of view.

Cause and effect  essay example

I. Introduction

…………………………. is a serious matter/issue/phenomenon that ……………. threatens/affects…………….negatively/positively. It is the outcome of different reasons and of course, it has several………. effects too. I am going to shed light on both causes and consequences of ………………...

II. Body

There are several/numerous/plenty of reasons behind ……………………….. (the subject you are discussing) ………………... To begin with, ………………………… (1st cause) ……………………... Next, ……………… (2nd cause)…………………….. In addition to this, …………(3rd cause) ………... ………..(your subject matter)………….leads to different consequences/results/effects. Firstly…………(1st effect)…………………………. Secondly, ……………..(2nd effect)……….. Thirdly, ………………………….(3rd effect)…………..

III. Conclusion 

As mentioned before, ……………….. (your subject matter) ………. has many effects on …………………………. Hence, there are several measures to be taken urgently. First ………………second……………………………………finally……………………..

7. Advantages and disadvantages essay

It has the same structure as the Cause/Effect essay. Just change the word causes to advantages and the word effects to disadvantages.

I. Introduction

Explanation of the issue

II. Body

• Paragraph one: Advantages

A. 1st advantage.

B. 2nd advantage.

C. 3rd advantage.

• Paragraph two: disadvantages

D. First disadvantage.

E. Second disadvantage.

F. Third disadvantage.

III. Conclusion

State a summary of your point of view.

Advantages and disadvantages essay

I. Introduction

……………….. is a great invention that has numerous advantages. Yet there are many disadvantages too. So what are the positive and negative sides of ……………….

II. Body

There is no doubt that …………….  (the subject you are discussing) ……………. has many advantages….. To begin with, ………………………… (1st advantage) ……………….. Next, ………………….. (2nd advantage) …………………….. In addition to this, ………….. (3rd advantage)………... On the other hand, it has disadvantages too. ……….. (1st disadvantages)……………….. .Secondly, ……………..(2nd disadvantage)………..   Thirdly, ………………………….(3rd disadvantage)…………………………….

III. Conclusion

As mentioned before, ……………….. (your subject matter) ………. has many disadvantages on …………….. Hence, there are number of measures to be taken urgently. First………….second………………finally……………………..

8. Descriptive  essay (describing an object, a place, or a person)

7.1 Descriptive  essay (describing an object)

A descriptive essay is generally characterized by the use of adjectives. it tells how something looks, feels, smells, tastes, and/or sounds

7.2  Descriptive  essay (describing a place)

A descriptive essay is generally characterized by the use of adjectives. it tells how something looks, feels, smells, tastes, and/or sounds7.

7.3 Descriptive  essay (describing a person)

When describing a person, you should speak about the physical appearance of that person and his/her personality.

• What does s/he look like? (physically)
• How does s/he dress?
• What does s/he look like? (personality)
• What attracts you to that person? What do you like most about him or her?