Choose appropriately between an email/letter and an article/blog task
P6Lesson 5 of 12◇ P6 Lesson 5 of 12 W Writing
Paper 4 Question 3 — Extended Writing: Email, Letter, Article or Blog
الوَرَقة الرَّابِعة السُّؤال الثَّالِث — الكِتابة المُوَسَّعة: رِسالة أو مَقال أو مُدَوَّنة
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Learning Objectives
Focus on these outcomes rather than trying to memorise everything at once.
Plan and complete Paper 4 Question 3 in approximately 130–140 words
Maximise Task Completion, Range and Accuracy while maintaining clear communication
Revision plan
- 8 minWarm-upTask choice
- 10 minStep 1Four-minute plan
- 25 minStep 2Write the response
- 9 minStep 3Three-pass check
- 8 minPlenaryBest sentence
Exam connection: Cambridge IGCSE Arabic – Foreign Language (0544), examinations 2028–2030. There are four papers and each one is worth 25% of the qualification: Paper 1 Listening 40 marks; Paper 2 Reading 40 marks; Paper 3 Speaking 40 marks; Paper 4 Writing 40 marks. Paper 1 has 37 multiple-choice and matching questions and every recording is played twice. Paper 3 has 10 minutes of preparation, then a role play of about 2 minutes and two topic conversations of 4 minutes each. Paper 4 consists of form filling (5), directed writing of about 80–90 words (10), and extended writing of about 130–140 words (25).
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Vocabulary
Tap each card to reveal the meaning, category and example.
Three-step recall
- Say the Arabic aloud.
- Cover the meaning and recall it.
- Use six items in your own spoken or written sentences.
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Quizzes
Use the two short checks. Errors show you what to revise next.
Quiz 1 — Meaning check
0 / 61. What does الدِّقَّة تَحت ضَغط الوَقت mean?
2. What does الكَفاءة النَّحوِيَّة mean?
3. What does مُؤَشِّرات Range mean?
4. What does هَيكَل المَقال mean?
5. What does الاِقتِصاد اللُّغوي mean?
6. What does التَّنوُّع المَعجَمي mean?
Quiz 2 — Match Arabic and English
العربية
English
Matched: 0 / 6
Stretch challenge
Choose three matched items and combine them into one accurate sentence or short exchange.
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Grammar
Read the rule, notice the pattern and then produce your own examples.
Core rule / strategy
Question 3 rewards controlled range: connected time frames, opinions and reasons, description or narration, suitable connectors and accurate structures. Complex language only helps when meaning remains clear.
Notice the pattern
- أَستَخدِم «الاِستِجابة المَحسوبة» في جُملة واضِحة.
- أَستَخدِم هَيكَل المَقال بِوُضوح.
- أَستَخدِم «التَّوازُن بَين الكَمِّ والكَيف» في جُملة واضِحة.
- أَستَخدِم «الكَفاءة النَّحوِيَّة» في جُملة واضِحة.
Accuracy checklist
- Check the subject and verb or noun/adjective agreement.
- Check gender, number and tense or time frame.
- Use the lesson structure in a complete, meaningful sentence.
- Read the sentence aloud and correct anything that sounds incomplete.
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Skills Practice
Practise listening, reading, speaking and writing with the same lesson language.
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Listening
Listen for intention. Listen twice: first for the overall meaning, then for evidence.
🎧 Recorded audio coming soon — use the device voice for listening practice now. Keep the transcript hidden for your first two listens.
أَستَخدِم «الاِستِجابة المَحسوبة» في جُملة واضِحة. أَستَخدِم هَيكَل المَقال بِوُضوح. أَستَخدِم «التَّوازُن بَين الكَمِّ والكَيف» في جُملة واضِحة. أَستَخدِم «الكَفاءة النَّحوِيَّة» في جُملة واضِحة. أَستَخدِم «التَّنوُّع المَعجَمي» في جُملة واضِحة.
- What is the main topic or situation?
- Is the purpose to describe, explain, advise, invite, complain or persuade?
- What clue helped you identify the purpose?
Check your listening
A successful answer identifies the main topic, at least three accurate words and one relevant detail. Replay once, then reveal the transcript only if you still need support.
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Reading
Underline known words before answering.
أَستَخدِم «الاِستِجابة المَحسوبة» في جُملة واضِحة. أَستَخدِم هَيكَل المَقال بِوُضوح. أَستَخدِم «التَّوازُن بَين الكَمِّ والكَيف» في جُملة واضِحة. أَستَخدِم «الكَفاءة النَّحوِيَّة» في جُملة واضِحة.
- What is the main idea or situation?
- Choose one phrase and explain what it means in this context.
- Find one example that shows the lesson language or grammar in use.
- What extra detail could you add to make the text more complete?
Reading support
Start with names, numbers, repeated words, connectors and familiar verb patterns. You do not need to translate every word.
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Speaking
Build your answer, then ask a follow-up question.
- Ask and answer five useful questions connected with this unit. Extend at least two answers with a reason or detail.
- Use at least three useful items from this lesson and one complete sentence with the target grammar.
- Add one reason, detail or example instead of giving only a short answer.
Useful frame:في رَأيي.. لِأَنَّ.. أَيضاً.. وَمِن جِهَةٍ أُخرى..
Working alone? Record yourself for 30–60 seconds, listen back once, and improve one pronunciation, grammar or fluency point.
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Writing
Plan, write, check and improve.
Task: Complete a concise exam-style response linked to the lesson focus. Follow the task length shown on this page. Target: about 130–140 words for the extended-writing practice.
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Activities
Complete the activities in order, or choose the one that addresses your weakest area.
Independent revision: if an activity mentions a partner, cards, a picture or classroom equipment, use paper/notes on your device and complete both sides yourself. For speaking, record your answer and listen back once.
Warm-up8 min
Task choice
Compare an email/letter prompt with an article/blog prompt. Choose the task whose content and register you can control best.
Step 110 min
Four-minute plan
Map every required point, decide the sequence, select useful vocabulary and identify two or three high-value structures.
Step 225 min
Write the response
Produce approximately 130–140 words. Develop each point with detail, reason, example, reaction or consequence.
Step 39 min
Three-pass check
First check content, then range, then accuracy. Correct errors rather than adding unnecessary extra length.
Plenary8 min
Best sentence
Select the sentence that shows your strongest range and explain why it is still accurate and relevant.
Useful to have
Things you can make or find to help you revise this lesson:
- Question 3 email/letter and article/blog prompts
- Planning grid for required content points
- Question 3 checklist: Task Completion, Range and Accuracy
- 130–140-word editing and checking grid
Stretch challenge
Write the alternative text type on the same theme and compare how organisation, opening, closing and register change.
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Plenary
Finish with a quick check and one clear next step.
Key takeaways
- Choose appropriately between an email/letter and an article/blog task
- Plan and complete Paper 4 Question 3 in approximately 130–140 words
- Maximise Task Completion, Range and Accuracy while maintaining clear communication
- Grammar focus: Question 3 rewards controlled range: connected time frames, opinions and reasons, description or narration, suitable connectors and accurate structures. Complex language only helps when meaning remains clear.
Final check
Complete one Question 3 response and self-assess it out of 25: Task Completion 9, Range 9 and Accuracy 7.
Optional follow-up
Rewrite the weakest paragraph from today, improving development, cohesion and accuracy without exceeding the 130–140-word target.
Confidence check
How secure do you feel after this lesson?
Remember: quick revision works best when you revisit weak vocabulary and correct errors, not when you try to complete everything in one sitting.