Group Members: Hafiz Aizat,Hafiz Shukri, Abdul Halim and Ho Yong Khai

HOTS ITEMS
PAPER 1
DIRECTED WRITING
Your father wants to buy a present for your brother for his achievement in PT3
examination. He is still not sure whether it is better to buy a computer or a
motorcycle. He asks for your opinion. After doing some research, you come up
with some information on both choices.
A LAPTOP AND A SMART PHONE
Tool for school work
entertainment
internet connecting people
virtually
durable and mobile
Risks of cyber bullying
Hard to monitor the internet

A MOTORCYCLE
Can travel to school on his own
run errands for mother
connecting people physically
frequent maintenance and
repair
Risks of accident
Hard to monitor circle of friends

Using the notes above, write a letter to your father stating your choice that suits
your brothers needs by giving detailed reasons. In your letter, you may discuss
both presents and how the chosen present will benefit your brother.
Do remember that your father hopes that the present will motivate your brother
to excel in his life and will benefit him the most. Write the letter in a persuasive
tone, showing that your choice is based on sound and practical reasons.

*scoring
Format : 3 marks
Content Points: Stands/Arguments -6marks
Supporting details (reasons) 6marks
Language: 20 marks ( essays with good persuasive tone and sound
reasons should be awarded with higher marks or be placed in higher band)
Total: 35 marks