Seminar Bahasa Inggeris 2015

OBJECTIVES:

To consolidate SPM candidates with the format and analysis of papers 1 and 2 of SPM English Paper answering techniques and strategies for Directed writing answering techniques and strategies for Continuous writing literature components: poems and novel

1119 ENGLISH FORMAT

PAPER SECTION QUESTION MARKPaper 1(1119/1)1 hour 45 minutes

Section A- Directed Writing

Section B- Continuous Writing (5 choices)

Total

1 question

1 question

35 marks

50 marks

85 marks

Paper 2(1119/2)2 hours 15 minutes

Section A-Graphic Materials,-Short Texts,-Sign and-Notices/Phrases

-Rational Cloze

Section B-Information Transfer-Structured Responses

Section C-Comprehension-Summary

Section D(Literature)PoemNovel

Total

8 questions

7 questions

10 questions

5 questions1 question

3 questions1 question

8 marks

7 marks

10 marks

10 marks15 marks

5 marks15 marks

70 marks

May 10, 20151119 ENGLISH SPM TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES

ANSWERING TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES FOR DIRECTED WRITING

A INTRODUCTION

What do you know about DW?

a) Is this a ‘must answer’ or mandatory question? ____________________

b) How long must you write? ____________________

c) How much time should you spend on this section? ____________________

B READING THE QUESTION

Before you even start writing your essay, you should read the question thoroughly first. Attempting to answer this section without a clear understanding of the RUBRIC will mean disaster. You should spend some time reading the question and highlighting the important information.

Understand the different parts of the question:

STIMULUS TASK SITUATION

Sample question:

You find that many of your friends are under a lot of pressure. They spend most of their time studying and appear to suffer from stress. Write an article for your school newsletter on how to cope with stress. Include the following points.- regular exercise- hobbies- plan a time-table- work in groups- balanced meals- enough sleep- study skills- make a check-list- seek advice- games- talk to your family- listen to music

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C THE MARK SCHEME

Format : 3 marks

Content : 12 marks

Language : 20 marks

Total : 35 marks

D FORMAT

1. ARTICLE- Title (F1)- Writer’s Name (F2)- Conclusion (F3)

2. TALK/SPEECH- Greeting (F1)- Purpose of talk/speech (F2)- Closing – Thank you (F3)

3. INFORMAL LETTER- Sender’s address (F1)- Date (F2)- Salutation (F3)- Sign off (F4)- Signature (F5)

4. FORMAL LETTER- Sender’s address (F1)- Recipient’s address (F2)- Date (F3)- Title/Heading (F4)- Salutation (F5)- Sign off (F6)- Signature (F7)

5. REPORT- Address it to …. (F1)- Writer’s Name (F2)- Title (F3)

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E TYPES OF QUESTIONS

Question 1

You are very disappointed by the conditions and services provided by your school library. You decide to write a report to inform your principal about the poor conditions and services of the library.

These would include:

rude librarians

insufficient space to sit and read

old and uncomfortable furniture

old and torn books

media equipment not functioning

Write your report. You should use all the notes given above and elaborate on each of the points given.

Question 2

You find that many of your friends are under a lot of pressure. They spend most of their time, studying and appear to suffer from stress. Write an article for your school newsletter on how to cope with stress. Include the following points:

regular exercise hobbies pelan a time-table work in group balanced meals enough sleep study skills make a check-list seek advice games talk to your family listen to music

You should use all the points above and add two new points of your own.

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Question 3

You just returned from a three-day outdoor activity camp. You have decided to write a letter to a friend about your experiences at the camp. Write your letter based on the notes below:

who organized the camp date of the camp transport to the campsite number of participants location of the camp accommodation give two relevant examples of:- activities- benefits- problems

F HOW IS YOUR ESSAY ASSESSED?

Assessment Objectives

To test candidates’ ability to: read and comprehend the rubric use the information given to display an understanding of the task generate ideas within the specific framework provided use clear and accurate Standard English in the response use a style and tone appropriate to the task

SPM 2012Your younger sister is studying overseas. You have decided to write a letter to advise her on how to spend her money wisely. Use the notes given below to write your letter.

shopping list- necessary items

compare prices- cheaper brands

budget- what you can afford

buy during sales- discounts

own cooking- cheaper

leisure time activities- think about cost

When writing the letter, you must remember to:

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lay out your letter correctly (address, greeting, closing) use all the notes given remember that your letter is to your younger sister

G10-0-4, [F1] Jalan 8/760, 55700 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 27 November 2012

Dear Jane, [F2]

How do you fare in London? It has been one long year since your merry departure from Kuala Lumpur International Airport where father, mother and I bid you farewell and good fortune. I presume that your studies are going well, for your academic standards were never one to worry the family. On a side notes, the family is safe and healthy.

By now you are probably pondering the purpose of me sending such a letter, for I as your elder brother am a man of few words. Thus, I shall dispense with the ceremovy and go straight to the point. I am writing this letter to advise you on your finances. In other words, how to spend your money wisely. You were never very careful with your finances, and at the urging of our parents I have ventured to send forth an advisory letter.

Let us start with the basics. Although you have a monthly allowance, which is part of your overseas scholarship programme, your cash is limited and you have to dispense it wisely. So whenever you pelan to go shopping, draw up a shopping list before you go, so that you will purchase only the necessary items and not indulge in impulsive spending. My dear younger sister, I can still remember clearly where most of your spending goes to, which is the matter referenced above.

Secondly, compare prices. If possible buy the cheaper brands and bear in mind that a well-known company logo is not a definite sign of quality assurance. You would do well to remember how last time you bought a branded dress for a handsome sum of money, and it shrank in the wash. Therefore, I advise you to attempt a balance between low prices and quality, and not sacrifice too much of either in search of the other.

According to my sources of information, London has officially come out of the recession. Doubtless that this is an occasion which is joyous and perhaps worthy of cemmoration. However, I must emphasise that it is not an excuse for you to go on a shopping spree. I arrive at my third point, which is to draw up a budget. Buy only

CONTENTPOINTS

Strong introduction

*standard/was

*wonderingGood tone

Ancient language

*spend[C1][C2]

*on/referred

[C3][C4]*guarantee*large

*in preference for another

*celebration* I’m arriving[C5]

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what you can afford! It would not befit a government scholar to overextend herself financially. If you must purchase, then I suggest that you buy during sales, where they have discount for items that take for your fancy.

Another thing worthy of mention is that you should eat your own cooking. It puzzles me to no end why someone with such fine culinary expertise and ^ refined of palette like yours would deign to eat at the diner two blocks away from ^ you ^which you frequently tell us about. I have come to visit you before, and the last time I took a seat within its walls the food was in part, a gastronomical disaster. Alas, I deviate, and back to the topic we must go. The main reason I ^ requested that you cook your own food is simple. It’s cheaper, and more economical for a student when you compare it to eating out for every meal of the day.

Last of all are your leisure time activities. Yes, I am aware of the fact that you are a girl of business and few pleasures, your only indulgence being in shopping. Nevertheless, perchance that you may take up one, I strongly urge you to consider, and think about cost. An activity which brings you leisure for a few gratifying moments, but jeopardizes you financially afterwards, is indubitably not worth conducting in the first place.

My long-worded rant comes to an end, and reflecting back it seems that it is for the first time that I have written so many words. In conclusion, I bid you again to bear all that I have said in mind, and if you are reading this in the morning, I bid good day to you. This is all, and farewell.

[F3] Yours sincerely, Ho Shao Yuan

Comments:- Good use of language- Quite ancient- Wide range of vocabulary

[C6][C7] *buy/when[C8]

*do[C9]*a*of *where*live/I went

*have[C10]

[C11]

*perhaps[C12]*undoubtedly

Closing is good

F – 3C – 12L – A19 34

SPM 2013

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You have just returned from a visit to Indah Recreational Park. You found the park is in poor condition. Write a letter of complaint to the Town Council based on the notes you have made.

not enough facilities- no restaurants

rubbish everywhere- not enough dustbins

dirty public toilets- smelly

grass not cut- snakes

information lacking- no signposts

vandalism- public telephone not working

When writing the letter, you should remember to: lay out the letter correctly (addresses, date, salutation, title, closing) use all the notes given

COMMENTS

Clearly on task

Arguments move nicely

Bahagia Apartment,1, Jalan Prima Pelangi 1,Bukit Prima Pelangi,51200 Kuala Lumpur.[F1]_____________________________________________________________ Town Council,Indah Recreational Park,Bukit Indah,51200 Kuala Lumpur[F2] 7 November 2013[F3]

Dear Sir,[F4]

Poor Condition of Indah Recreational Park[F5]

With reference to the matter noted above, I would like to voice a complaint over the disatisfactory condition of the Indah Recreational Park.

2. Upon my recent visitation of the aforementioned park, I was brought into the realisation that there are not enough facilities set up within it. Despite the fact that the park is often used for exercise and sports, there are no restaurants open where one can purchase food, nor are there

CONTENT POINTS

*dissatisfactory

*visit to*I realised [C1]

[C2]

√

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Good sentences

Competent writing!

*use

Well elaborated and good sentences

*unwelcomed

*in/direction

any drink stands available where one might quench their thirst. This poses a problem for those who are hungry or thirsty after their (strenuous) activities as they cannot purchase any substance to fill their stomachs.

3. The park is also (teeming) with rubbish everywhere. Waste products can be seen scattered messily on the pathway and even carelessly floating in the lakes and fountains. I believe that this situation is caused by the fact that there are not enough dustbins provided around the park. Although littering is by no means acceptable, the lack of dustbins only contributes to the problem and I would suggest placing waste disposal units less sparsely around the park.

4. Indah Recreational Park also suffers from the ever-growing of dirty public toilets. The restrooms provided on the site are extremely smelly and lack proper maintainence. The stench emanating from the toilets is almost unbearable and makes any usage of the restrooms uncomfortable. The floors are also very dirty and wet, which makes them slippery and dangerous to walk on. Please hire a few people to clean the toilets regularly to make them easier to use and more presentable.

5. Moreover, the grass in the park is not cut. These greens have grown to an immeasurable length and conceal snakes, making it impossible to walk through them. The presence of unwanted reptiles brought about by the untrimmed grass poses a safety threat to all these who elect to make use of the park. Once or twice during my visit to the park, a snake slithered out of the long grass and blocked the path ahead of me. It would be much appreciated if the grass was cut to make the park safer for visitors.

6. There is also information lacking regarding the park itself. As thepark consists of many twists and turns, it is often difficult to find one’s way to the restrooms, car park and entrance. This is caused by the fact that there are no signposts erected around the pathways, leading to much confusion among visitors. A few arrows or signboards would suffice to direct the people using the park and put them on the right path.

7. Furthermore, vandalism is very much at large at the IndahRecreational Park. Several benches and restrooms walls have been scribbled on and the few trash cans provided upturned and destroyed. This problem extends further to the public telephones, which are currently not working due to slashed wires and broken buttons. This

*food

√[C3]

[C4]

[C5][C6]*maintenance

[C7][C8]

[C9]

[C10]

[C11]

[C12]*imposed

*accommodatin

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Good concluding paragraph

poses a hazard because all means of communication are cut off. A fine should be placed on the parties responsible for the vandalism and all damaged facilities should be fixed or replaced immediately.

8. I would like to request that the Town Council be swift in rectifying

these problems so as to make Indah Recreational Park safer, cleaner, more accomadating and overall, better for its visitors. All consideration given is extremely appreciated, and I hope to see the quality and condition of the park improve soon.

Yours faithfully,[F6] F - 3 C - 12(EUNICE QUAH YU LI) L – A19 ___34__Comments:

- Excellent!!

g*would be grateful

SPM 2014Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Your teacher has asked you to write an article for your school magazine on how to ensure safety in the neighbourhood. Using the information below, write your article.

Crime Prevention Your Housing Estate

- neighbourhood patrol- campaigns

Your Neighbours- know them- telephone numbers

You- martial arts classes- whistle- pepper spray

Your House- lock all doors and windows- lights on at night- alarm

Police

When writing your article, you must: give your article a title include the name of the write use all the points given

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suggest two other ways school children can stay safe on the way home

COMMENTS

-A good introduction.-Competent.-A script.-Good phrases are used

Good phrases are used

Good idiom!

Good phrase is used

Good short sentences

Safety, Our Duty [F1] Written By: Henry [F2]

Crime does not discriminate and you could be the next target. The recent hike in ^ crime rate has not helped with the situation as fear ripples through every level of society. Hence, to both shield yourself from crime and give you the ability to act should the situation arise, here are a few crime prevention tips to ensure safety in your neighbourhood.

Firstly, your housing estate can begin its battle against crime by organizing neighbourhood patrols. Neighbourhood patrols are (a strong deterrent) against would-be-criminals and act as fast response teams should the situation require it. Campaigns can also be held to increase local awareness towards the (worsening crime rates). Increased awareness serves to make residents more inclined towards taking safety measures.

Next, it is essential to know your neighbours, especially those who live adjacent to your house. In times of emergency, those closest to you in relation may not arrive in time whereas the neighbours closest to you in reality are ever-present (to lend a helping hand). To achieve this end, you can also get their telephone numbers to contact them quickly.

Then, you should always remember to lock all doors and windows at night before you turn in for the day. Crime is a cowardly assassin, never seen but (ever-present), awaiting you to lower your guard before striking viciously. Besides that, statistics shows that criminals frequently carry out their work when the house is empty. Leaving the lights on at night serves to deter these petty thieves whom rob on a whim. Needless to say, installing an alarm should be prioritized to alert you should such an event occurs. Being robbed while dozing is not a pleasant thought.

The final piece the puzzle would be you, the individual. When all else fails, you have a responsibility to make sure you stand strong. (You need to be prepared). Arm yourself with tools such as a whistle and pepper spray and practice with them whenever available. You should consider

CONTENT POINTS

*the

[C1]

[C2]*off

[C3]

[C7]

[C8]

*waiting*show[C9]

[C10]*sleep

*the[C4]

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Good ending for the paragraph

Well elaborated and good sentences

Good concluding paragraph.Wide vocabulary used.

attending martial art classes, specifically those that train unarmed combat. Crime is by nature unpredictable. I do not ask you to expect the unexpected, merely prepare for it.

With the neighbourhood secured, crime will rear its ugly head and turn its attention to easier prey – school children. It is no secret that most of these kidnappings occur when school children make their way home so this is where our efforts should be concentrated. For those who walk home, a parent or guardian should always accompany them. If the situation does not permit, having a few friends along should do the job. For those that are fetched by automobile, the child should always be clearly informed on who is picking them up, shutting the window of opportunity for kidnappers.

It is unfortunate that crime is the result of base human nature. Making it impossible to fully (be stamped out). Nevertheless, we should face these trials that life hurls our way and carve our path through. So, my fellow schoolmates, I beseech you to follow these steps to a life where crime can find no opportunities to exploit.

Comments:- Impressive piece of writing- A feature!

F – 2C - 12L – A20 34__

[C5][C6]

[C12][C13]

Good idiom

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G ANALYSIS OF PAST YEARS QUESTIONS

YEARS QUESTIONS TASK

2005 Write a letter to a friend about a three-day activity camp experience. An informal letter

2006 Write a letter to a friend giving reasons why he/she would make a good Head Prefect

An informal letter

2007 Write a talk on a Science Reference book that is useful for secondary students

A talk

2008 Write an article for the school magazine about a friend who was chosen as the best group leader at a camp

An article

2009 Write a report to the Principal on the lack of interest in sports among the students in the school

A report

2010 Write a letter to a cousin encourage her/him to take part in the National Service Programme

An informal letter

2011 Write a talk to the Red Crescent Society members on how to manage a sprained ankle

A talk

2012 Write a letter to advise younger brother, who is studying in oversea, on how to spend money wisely

An informal letter

2013 Write a letter to complain to the Town Council about poor conditions of The Indah Recreational Park

A formal letter

2014Write an article for your school magazine on how to ensure safety in the neighbourhood. An article

Note:Students are taught to use the rubric to construct the opening paragraph.

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1. Using Connectors

To connect your supporting paragraphs, you should use special transition words. Transition words link your paragraphs together and make your essay easier to read. Use them at the beginning and end of your paragraphs

To show cause and effect- therefore - hence- thus - so that- as a result of / as a result - due to- consequently

To add on ideas- furthermore - also- moreover - another- related to - a part from that- in addition to - besides

To show contrast- however - but- even though - yet- on the other hand - while- nevertheless - in contrary

To show process and procedures- First / firstly - next- Second / secondly - then- After that - finally

To make comparison- Similarly - in the same way- Also - better than

To cite examples- for example - in other words- for instance

To show time sequence

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- after - meantime- before - today- immediately - suddenly- until - lastly

To summarize- in short - in conclusion- to sum up - finally

ANSWERING TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES FOR CONTINUOUS WRITING

A HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CW?

a) How many questions must you answer? ______________

b) How many options or choices of questions do you have? ______________

c) How long must you write? ______________

d) How much time do you have for this section? ______________

e) How many marks are allocated for this question? ______________

B STRATEGIES FOR CW

Select Topic

Brainstorming / Mind-Map Ideas ( 5 minutes)

Draft Essay (10 minutes)

Write Essay (40 minutes)

Edit Essay ( 5 minutes)

C TYPES OF TOPICS

Describe ….

Write a story begin with / end with ….

How ….

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Argument / Opinion

Proverb/Idioms/Description on feeling/event/

D ANALYSIS OF CONTINUOUS WRITING

Year Questions

2005

- (Descriptive) biggest challenge in life- (Factual/Expository) ways to keep oneself healthy- (Descriptive) who would you be if you were given a chance to be anybody- (Open essay) music- (Narrative)An unexpected visitor

2006

- (Descriptive) an enjoyable weekend you had- (Factual/Expository) ways television help students in studies- (Descriptive) your life in the next ten years- (Open essay) food- (Narrative)A story ending with: If only I had been more careful, that wouldn’t have happened.”

2007

- (Descriptive) an embarrassing experience- (Factual/Expository) giving opinions whether teenagers today are only interested in entertainment - (Descriptive) my early years- (Open essay) tomorrow- (Narrative)A story beginning with: Kim was nervous when the door opened…

2008

- (Descriptive) a hard-working person who succeeded in life- (Argumentative) examination - good or bad- (Descriptive) perfect future husband or wife- (Open essay) stars- (Narrative)A story ending with: “…Now I realise the value of a true friend.”

2009 - (Descriptive) unforgettable incident seen on way home- (Argumentative) school children should not have long holidays- (Descriptive) favourite day of the week- (Open essay) beauty- (Narrative)

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A story ending with: “…We said our goodbyes and went our separate ways.”

2010

- (Descriptive) most popular student in school- (Argumentative) internet mostly a good thing - do you agree?- (Factual/Expository) ways to save the environment- (Open essay) home(Narrative)A story beginning with: “It had been raining all day…”

2011

- (Descriptive) A famous person you admire- (Argumentative) Should school students have part-time jobs?- (Reflective) The best things in life are free- (Open essay) Peace- (Narrative)A story ending with: “…They looked at each other and smiled meaningfully.”

2012

- (Descriptive) An outing with friends- (Argumentative) Should parents give children more freedom?- (Factual) Saving money for the future- (Open essay) Cleanliness- (Narrative)

A story beginning with: “The teacher walked into the classroom. It was the first period..”

2013

- (Descriptive) Truly Malaysian- (Argumentative) Is tuition necessary?- (Narrative) Being alone- (Open essay) Reality shows- (Narrative)

A story ending with: “…and so I became a better person.”

2014 - Describe an important family celebration and how you felt about it. - There is a lack of freedom given to teenagers today. Do you agree?- Why are animals important to human beings?- Write a story about a fisherman beginning with:

“The wind blew strongly. Out at sea, ….”- ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed.’ (Proverb)

Describe how a friend helped you in a difficult time.

E HOW IS YOUR ESSAY ASSESSED?

Assessment ObjectivesTo test candidates’ ability to:

Produce a piece of continuous prose in accurate Standard English. Respond relevantly and creatively to a task chosen from a number of alternatives.

Particular emphasis is placed upon the candidate’s ability to: Write sentences of various lengths and types, using a variety of sentence structures as

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an aid to meaning. Use a wide range of vocabulary with precision. Punctuate accurately and effectively. Write in paragraphs which are appropriately linked and show cohesion. Spell accurately over the full range of vocabulary Respond with relevance and precision to the chosen topic. Engage and sustain the interest of the reader

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR LANGUAGE

2. Accurate Language

Last week, we went to Fraser’s Hill. Our group was made up three guys and three gals. All of us

looked very cute and cool. We wanna fun becoz the SPM exams were over.

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

3. Accurate Spelling

(i) Correct the spelling errors in the following paragraph

One of the most importan choices you need to make in life is to choose your family doctor. You

should decide which doctor to go before the need to see one arises. Your family doctor can

keep a recod of your medical history. She will cek your blood pressure, your weight and may ask

if you are allergic to any medicin. This information will help the doctor decise how best to treat

you when you are ill or injured. It can save valueable time, especially in an emergency.

________________________ _________________________

________________________ _________________________

________________________ _________________________

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After school, I returned home. I had to cook my own meel. Once in the kitcen, I was shoked. I

saw foot on the table ready to be eaten. Somebody must have preparred it for me. I was so

hungry and the food looked delicios.

4. Accurate Punctuation

(ii) Put the correct punctuation

she looked at the cookie container in surprise the tarts were all gone how could this have

happened she had just baked them for her party aliyana glared at her daughter why did you

finish all the tarts she asked

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

5. Good Paragraphing

(ii) Rearrange the following sentences to make a good paragraph

In this way, I can find my things easily.I like to have a clean and tidy room.I feel an uncluttered room is warm and welcoming and is most pleasant to be in.It is also a more conducive environment to study in.I prefer a neat room anytime.This is because I like my books and things to be arranged neatly.

______________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

6. Using A Good Introduction

Read the passage below and write down the method you think the writer uses to start his / her first paragraph.

General Statement Personal Experience Quotation Question

Listing Monologue/Dialogue Opinion Idiom/Proverb

1. “Anis, make sure you’re wearing your sweater. It’s cold out there.” I could hear my father even

though I was already out of the gate.

( ________________________________ )

2. Kind, caring, attentive and, not to forget, as handsome as a movie star – that’s my father. His

name is Encik Ismail. ( ______________________________ )

3. Who’s the man in your life? The man in my life is about 42 years old. He doesn’t look it though.

He’s very energetic. ( ________________________________ )

4. I had been looking forward to Rihanna’s concert all month long. My best friend, Faten Shah said

she would get the tickets for us. Unfortunately, they were sold out. I cried. Suddenly, my father

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smiled and took out two pieces of paper from his wallet. They were tickets to Rihanna’s

concert. ( _________________________ )

5. “A father is like a tree that gives shelter to all his children.” I read that once in an old Reader’s

Digest magazine. ( __________________________ )

6. Every child in the world needs a father. Fathers are there to help and guide us as we grow older

and wiser each day. ( ________________________ )

7. My father is the best father in the world. I say that not because he is my father but because of

what he has done for my family. ( __________________________ )

8. “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. My father is my best friend. I tell him all my problems

because he will always have a way out of the problem. Even when he doesn’t, he always knows

how to make me feel better again. That’s why he’s my best friend.

( _____________________________________ )

7. Using Wide and Precise Vocabulary

Good and Nice

I had a nice holiday in Hawaii. Initially, I had wanted to spend only a week there but

I had such a good time there that I decided to extend my vacation for another week.

The weather was so good and I had a nice weekend on a nice stretch of beach. I also

attractiveinterestingbright, sunnyquaint but cosyspaciousposhexotic, mouth-

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met a nice young man. We became good friends. He took me to his house in a nice

sports car. It was a very nice house with a very nice garden. He took me to a nice

restaurant that served some really nice dishes. He also bought for me a very nice

dress. I looked nice in it. Then, we went to see a nice movie.

wateringenjoyableclosemarvelouscharmingwonderfulsleek, shinybeautiful

Lousy and Bad

Yesterday, I had a lousy dinner at a really lousy restaurant. The service was so bad.

We had to wait for more than an hour and when the food finally arrived, it was lousy.

When we complained about the food to the waiter, he was so bad.

After the dinner, we went to see a movie in a lousy theatre. The movie was so

lousy. Moreover, we had some really bad seats. When the movie was finally over, we

came out and found that the weather was really bad.

extremely rudeunappetizingboringuncomfortableshoddytastelessslowgloomybadly ventilated

8. Using Varied Sentence Structures

ii- Simple Sentence- There is one main idea and one verb in a simple sentence.- Example: He went to Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

iii- Compound Sentence- Usually joined by a comma or conjunction and consists of two or more simple

sentences.- Example: He went to the shop and bought some magazines.

Some examples:

- The man and his wife drove to town.- Tina worked hard but she could hardly make ends meet.

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- Ashry tiptoed so that his father would not hear him.- Mother rushed out because she heard the newspaper vendor calling.- Aina heard the hawker’s voice so she went out.- Farid did not go out even though he was out of supplies.

iv- Complex Sentence- Contains a simple sentence and one or two subordinate clauses.- Example: Arshad has an uncle who is a national footballer.

Some examples:

- Fadhliah hid the pearl in the darkest corner of the hut.- The man who has three sons studying overseas, asked for some information.- The mansion which had forty-nine rooms, belonged to the Syed Arshad Putra.- The sweet-looking soft-spoken maiden lives across the street.

Some examples:

- Swimming is a healthy sport. (gerund)- Into the pot it went. (prepositional phrase)- Later, they left. (sequence connector)- So, she relented. (linker)- Every day they work. (frequency adverb)- Quietly they crept. (adverb)- He wept. (pronoun)- The man left. (noun phrase)- Oh, how lovely! (exclamation)

Task 1: Look at the following sentences. Try to complete them.

1. We looked for the lost cat but _________________________________________________

2. We had to wash our hands before ______________________________________________

3. The girl walked down the dark garden path and ___________________________________

4. Syahkir and Shurabil are playing chess while _______________________________________

5. Sajid wanted to ride his new motorcycle after ____________________________________

6. I got bored and fell asleep during ______________________________________________

7. The whole class was in big trouble because ______________________________________

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8. Shahrizam was at school during _______________________________________________

9. Aliff watched television before ________________________________________________

10. Fahmi likes potatoes and ____________________________________________________

11. I fell asleep so _____________________________________________________________

12. Ellyeen was not well after ____________________________________________________Task 2: Extend these sentences using: if, so, while, since, though

Examples:

The cat sat on the mat.The cat sat on the mat so that he could curl up and go to sleep.The cat sat on the mat while he was waiting for his tea.If the weather was cold outside, the cat always sat on the mat in front of the fire.The cat sat on the mat since it was the warmest place in the room.Though the cat was hungry for its tea, it sat patiently on the mat.

1. It was cold outside.

2. Jane was bored.

3. Jack went out to play.

4. Dad lit the fire.

5. We walked down the road.

Task 3: Use the following words to give more information about someone or something:who, whose, which, that

Examples:

The girl walked into the classroom.The girl, who had long red hair, walked swiftly into the classroom.The girl, whose red hair sparkled as the light caught it, walked slowly and confidently into the classroom.The girl walked into the classroom, which by now was filled with children.The girl, who was now feeling extreme nervous, walked steadily into the classroom, which by now was filled with people, who were busily getting ready for the start of the day.

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The girl walked into the classroom that had been allocated to her on arrival at the school earlier this morning.

1. The house was in front of her.

2. Jake skipped down the road.

3. The cat sat on the mat.

4. There was a large field.

5. They could see fields.

9. Using Tables and Mind-Maps

Topic: Cleanliness Project of classroom / Gotong Royong

NOUNS VERBS- students- boys / girls- classroom- windows- pavement- hose- door- water- sack / gunny- rubbish- dustbin- flowers- pot- brushes- drain

- cleaning- picking up- painting- washing- planting- gushing / sprinkling- brushing- holding- standing- walking- squatting- putting- flowing- pointing- bending

Good answers

No. Subject Verb Object1. A gaggle of female prefects is co-operating to clean the classroom2. The class monitor

his friend whois brushingis standingis gushing

the drain whilenear to himsome water using a hose.

3. Two girls who are squatting, are planting a small plant together.4. Syed Taha and Amiruddin

Hamzahare paintingis picking and putting up

the wall whilea handful of rubbish into the sack.

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WHERE?

WHO?

WHAT?

OTHERS

HOW? WHEN?

WHY? GOTONG-ROYONG


5. Akmalina is putting some rubbish into the dustbin.

Average answers

No.

Subject Verb Object

1. The prefects are cleaning the classroom2. The boy is brushing the drain.3. Two girls who are planting a small plant.4. The boys are painting the wall.5. The girl is putting rubbish into the dustbin.

E Using Senses and Expressions

Senses: Expressions:- Taste - Idioms- Touch - Proverbs- Smell - Double words- Sight - Adjectives- Sound - Adverbs- Size

Examples:

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- The cacophony of birds singing wakes me up every morning.- The slithering snake gave me a shiver.- The aromatic spaghetti made his mouth water.- They solemnly murmured a prayer.- The bittersweet coffee freshened him.- She cried her eyes out reading that novel.- He runs like a stallion.- They looked in every crook and cranny.- Some students burn the midnight oil in their effort to excel.- I hate people who like to add fuel to the fire.- The soft breeze whispered tender words of comfort as she looked up at the full moon.

I went into the room.

I went into the dark, cold room.

I went quietly into the dark, cold room.

My heart pounding, I went quietly intothe dark, cold room.

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LITERATURE COMPONENT: POEMS AND NOVEL

1) Components

Question 32- Poem- 5 marks

Question 33- Novel- 15 marks

2) Analysis

YEAR COMPONENTS TOPIC

2011

Poem In The Midst of Hardship

Novel Write about a part in the story you like the most.

2012

Poem Nature

Novel Write about a part in the story that makes you angry

2013

Poem He Had Such Quiet Eyes

Novel Write about an important decision made by one of the characters and how it affects the other characters

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2014

Poem In the Midst of Hardship

Novel “One has to struggle to improve one’s life.” With close reference to the text, how far is this true of the novel you have read? (Characters and Themes)

NOVELS:

STEP BY WICKED STEP – Anne Fine

CATCH US IF YOU CAN – Catherine MacPhail

THE CURSE – Lee Su Ann

TYPES OF QUESTIONS

1. Choose any ONE of the novels above and answer the question below.

Using the details from the novel you have studied, write about a moral value/lesson from the

story. Support your answer with close reference to the text.

2. Choose a character that you admire/ like/ look up to. Give reasons for your answer and support

your answer with close reference to the text.

3. Choose an event from the novel that you want to change. Give reasons to support your

answer.

4. Choose a theme from the novel you have studied. Show how the theme is portrayed in the

novel.

5. Write an event that is most memorable to you. Give reasons why you find it most memorable.

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6. Choose a character that you hate and give reasons why you hate him/her. Support your answer

with close reference to the text.

OUTLINE OF ANSWER

Paragraph 1 ( Introduction )Title – Author – Answer

Example:Based on the novel I have learnt CATCH US IF YOU CAN by Catherine MacPhail, the character I like most

is …

Paragraph 2Reason 1- Evidence from text- Explanation- Elaboration – details from the novelParagraph 3Reason 2- Evidence from text- Explanation- Elaboration – details from the novelParagraph 4Reason 3- Evidence from text- Explanation- Elaboration – details from the novelParagraph 5 (Conclusion)

Conclude all 3 reasons / points – Personel response / responses

Example:

In conclusion, we can see the main character, ( _________ ) shows the merits of characteristic that

make us take him / her as the exemplary. Therefore, I like ( _______________ ) the most.

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“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.

NOTES:

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