IF YOU STUDY TO REMEMBER, YOU

WILL FORGET

BUT

IF YOU STUDY TO UNDERSTAND, YOU
WILL REMEMBER
SECTION A
HOW WRITING IS ASSESSED?
Reading comprehension skills in
understanding rubric and the
requirements of the writing task

Thinking skills to reflect depth and
maturity of thinking

Language skills in terms of using
language appropriately
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF STUDENTS?
Identify the key words
Use the notes provided
Use an appropriate format
Elaborate (own ideas and opinions)
and develop ideas to support given
response
Use correct grammar, sentence
structures and mechanics of writing
Use paragraphs
Anna
Sofia
PICTURE STORY
Put these pictures into the correct order and write
the story
1. (c) Last night Frank
woke up.
2. (i) He heard a noise.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Last night Frank woke up. He heard
a noise. He

5. He put on his dressing gown.
PMR Question 1
You are advised to spend about 35 minutes
on this question.

You and your family went on a camping
trip during the holidays. Write a story
describing your experience during the
outing.

Using the picture and the points below,
describe to him/her your new experience.



When writing your story:
use all the notes given
elaborate on the given notes to make
it more interesting
make sure it is not less than 120
words.

(30 marks)
Look at the picture
Notes:
campsite
pitching tents
fetching water
firewood
campfire
fishing rods
earthen pot
barbeque pit
Answer Format
Introduction: Who? When? Where?
How? Why?

Content: Use all the points given and
elaborate using your own words.

Conclusion:
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4