Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Patron
Advisors
Panel of Writers
Lolin F. Molimbum : SM La Salle, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu.
Ahmad Taufik b. Muhammad Tahir : SMK Agama Tun Datu Mustafa, Kinarut, Papar.
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DIRECTED WRITING
1. Article
2. Speech / Talk
3. Report
4. Formal Letter
5. Informal Letter
TYPES YEARS
Article 2014, 2019
Speech / Talk 2011, 2015,2016
Report 2017, 2018
Formal Letter 2013
Informal Letter 2010, 2012
MARKS ALLOCATION
PARTS MARKS
Format 3
Content 12
Language 20
FORMAT
Use the correct format to get 2 to 3 marks
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HOW TO SECURE CONTENT MARKS?
LANGUAGE
- Try to secure marks in at least high Band U(i) to low Band D. You can do it if you put content
points in complete sentences.
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1. ARTICLE
OUTLINE
TITLE
by (student’s name)
INTRODUCTION
CONTENT
CONTENT
CONTENT
CONCLUSION
TITLE
by (student’s name)
CONTENT
Logical / sequence connector
Topic sentence (content point)
Tips
Write a sentence using 1 content point (1 content point = 1 sentence)
Start with a connector (logical / sequence)
First, Firstly, First and foremost, etc.
Second, Secondly, etc.
Next, Then, etc.
Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Apart from that, Also, etc.
Finally, Lastly, Last but not least, etc.
CONCLUSION
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QUESTION 1 (SPM 2019)
You took part in a ‘Go Green’ day in your local area. The aim was to help people learn
about the environment. You have decided to write an article about the ‘Go Green’ day for
your school magazine.
where it was
when it was
who organised it
who was involved
Topics:
protecting animals
learning about plants
dealing with rubbish
Conclusions:
your best memory of the ‘Go Green’ day
why you think students should go to the ‘Go Green’ day next year
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NOW Let’s complete Tasks 1 - 6.
TASK 1
CHECK LIST
1 Format
2 No. of paragraphs 1. Introduction
2. Content
3. Conclusion
Total
3 No. of Content Points 1. Given
2. To add
Total
TASK 2
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TASK 3
TASK 4
7 Then, we __________________________________.
8 There were many activities done at the ’Go Green’ day. One of them was _______.
9 We also _______________________________.
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10 After making a garden, we _________________________________.
13 I think students should go to the ’Go Green’ day next year because ___________.
TASK 5
INTRODUCTION
The ‘Go Green’ Day
By: Jasmine Nabilla
Last week I took part in an activity called the ‘Go Green’ day in my local area. The aim of
the event was to help people learn about the environment.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the event was successful. It had helped people learn about the environment.
My best memory of the ‘Go Green’ day was ______________________________________.
I think students should go to the ‘Go Green’ day because ____________________________.
TASK 6
Now, write the article using the correct format based on the notes that you have made in Tasks 1 - 5.
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QUESTION 2
Students especially those facing public examination often face stress. As the editor of your
school magazine, you conducted a survey to study the reasons of stress among students.
Based on your findings, write an article for your school magazine and suggest ways to
overcome it.
Details of survey:
aim of the survey
why stress management is important
when the survey was carried out
the number of students involved in the survey
Overcoming stress:
- make a timetable - stick to a routine
- [ suggest one more idea ]
TASK 1
CHECK LIST
1 Format
2 No. of paragraphs 1. Introduction
2. Content
3. Conclusion
Total
3 No. of Content Points 1. Given
2. To add
Total
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TASK 2
10
11
12
13
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TASK 3
CONCLUSION
TASK 4
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2. SPEECH / TALK
OUTLINE
Title
INTRODUCTION
CONTENT
CONTENT
CONTENT
CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
Title
CONTENT
Connector
Topic sentence (content point)
Tips
Write a sentence using 1 content point (1 content point = 1 sentence)
Start with a connector (logical/sequencing)
First, Firstly, First and foremost, etc.
Second, Secondly, etc.
Next, Then, etc.
Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Apart from that, Also, etc.
Finally, Lastly, Last but not least, etc.
CONCLUSION
As time is not permitting, I will have to end here. I hope everyone has benefited from this
talk. Thank you for listening.
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QUESTION 1 (SPM 2015)
Your school is organising a ceremony for your favourite English teacher who is retiring. You have been
asked to give a farewell speech.
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TASK 1
CHECK LIST
1 Format
2 No. of paragraphs 1. Introduction
2. Content
3. Conclusion
Total
3 No. of Content Points 1. Given
2. To add
Total
TASK 2
Introduction
1 Number of years teaching
2 Previous schools
3 Achievement - 100% passes English Language
4 Achievement - Innovative Teacher Award
5 Contribution - Head of English Panel
6 Contribution - Teacher advisor - debating team
7 Contribution - Organiser - charity events
8 Teacher’s plan after retirement - own idea
9 Teacher’s plan after retirement - own idea
10 Your opinion of your teacher
11 One good memory you have of your teacher
12 Wish your teacher well for the future
Conclusion
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TASK 3
CP CONTENT POINT VERB
1 Number of years teaching at your school X
2 Previous schools X
3 Achievement - 100% passes English Language achieve
4 Achievement - Innovative Teacher Award
5 Contribution to the school - Head of English Panel
6 Contribution to the school - Teacher advisor - debating team
7 Contribution to the school - Organiser - charity events
8 Teacher’s plan after retirement - Plan 1 (own idea)
9 Teacher’s plan after retirement - Plan 2 (own idea)
10 Your opinion of the teacher
11 One good memory you have of your teacher
12 Wish your teacher well for the future
TASK 4
CP P PUT THE CONTENT POINT IN SENTENCE
1 He/She has been teaching in this school for _________ years.
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TASK 5
INTRODUCTION
Title
Good morning to the principal, teachers and all my friends. As the student
representative of this school, I have been asked to give a farewell speech to a teacher who is
retiring today. He/she is ___________________________________________________.
CONCLUSION
I wish my teacher (or the teacher’s name) well for the future. I hope he / she will enjoy
________________ (the teacher’s plan) after his / her retirement. Thank everyone for listening.
TASK 6
Now, write the speech using all your notes in Tasks 1 - 5.
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QUESTION 2
Your teacher has asked you to give a talk during the weekly assembly on how to ensure safety
in the neighbourhood. Using the information below, write your talk.
CRIME PREVENTION
Police
TASK 1
CHECK LIST
1 Format
2 No. of paragraphs 1. Introduction
2. Content
3. Conclusion
Total
3 No. of Content Points 1. Given
2. To add
Total
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TASK 2
10
11
12
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TASK 3
CONCLUSION
TASK 4
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3. REPORT
OUTLINE
To : _______________ (recipient/reader)
From : _______________ (your name)
Date : _______________
Subject : _______________ (the title of the report)
Introduction
Content
Content
Content
Conclusion
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INTRODUCTION.
To : _______________ (recipient/reader)
From : _______________ (your name)
Date : _______________
Subject : _______________ (the title of the report)
CONTENT
Connector
Topic sentence (content point)
Tips
In a sentence use only 1 content point (1 content point = 1 sentence)
Start with a connector of either logical/sequencing.
First, Firstly, First and foremost, etc.
Second, Secondly, Thirdly, etc.
Next, Then, etc.
Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Apart from that, Also, etc.
Finally, Lastly, Last but not least, etc.
CONCLUSION
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QUESTION 1 (SPM 2018)
During the last school holidays, your school hosted a week-long visit for international students.
As one of the students involved in organising the visit, you have been asked to write a report to
the Teacher Advisor.
International students
- number
- nationality
- age group
Accommodation
- where?
Activities
- cooking lessons
- traditional games
- [ give one more activity ]
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TASK 1
CHECK LIST
1 Format
2 No. of paragraphs 1. Introduction
2. Content
3. Conclusion
Total
3 No. of Content Points 1. Given
2. To add
Total
TASK 2
12
TOTAL MARKS FOR CONTENT
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TASK 3
TASK 4
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9 The last activity was ___________________________________.
TASK 5
INTRODUCTION
This is a report about the week-long visit for international students during the last school
holidays. I was one of _____________________________________________________.
CONCLUSION
TASK 6
Write the report using the correct format based on your notes in Tasks 1 to 5.
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QUESTION 2 (SPM 2017)
Getting to school on time is very important but many students in your school often arrive late. The
principal has asked you to carry out a survey to find out why they arrive late.
Based on your findings, write a report to the Principal and suggest ways to solve the problem.
Details of survey:
purpose of the survey
why arriving on time is important
when the survey was carried out
number of students involved in the survey
• use the appropriate format (write to the Principal, provide a title and give your
name as the writer)
• develop all the points
• give your own ideas when needed
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TASK 1
CHECK LIST
1 Format
2 No. of paragraphs 1. Introduction
2. Content
3. Conclusion
Total
3 No. of Content Points 1. Given
2. To add
Total
TASK 2
10
11
12
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TASK 3
CONCLUSION
TASK 4
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FORMAL LETTER
OUTLINE
(sender)
Address
(recipient)
Position
Address __________ (Date)
(salutation)
Dear Sir,
(Subject)
INTRODUCTION
CONTENT
CONTENT
CONTENT
CONCLUSION
(signatory)
Yours faithfully,
Sufie Rashid
SUFIE RASHID
(position)
(sender)
Address
(recipient)
Position
Address
(salutation)
Dear Sir,
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(Subject)
I would like to refer to the above matter. I would like to make a complaint about
(sender)
Address
(recipient)
Position
Address
(salutation)
Dear Sir,
(Subject)
With reference to the above matter, I would like to request for a permission to visit
CONTENT
Connector
2. Topic sentence (content point) (number the content point – start with number 2)
Tips
Write a sentence using 1 content point (1 content point = 1 sentence)
Start with a connector (logical / sequencing)
First, Firstly, First and foremost, etc.
Second, Secondly, etc.
Next, Then, etc.
Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Apart from that, Also, etc.
Finally, Lastly, Last but not least, etc.
Finally, I really hope that you will look into the matter.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
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CONCLUSION FOR LETTER OF PERMISSION
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Write a letter of complaint to the Town Council based on the notes you have made.
rubbish everywhere
- not enough dustbins
information lacking
- no signposts
vandalism
- public telephones not working
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TASK 1
CHECK LIST
1 Format
2 No. of paragraphs 1. Introduction
2. Content
3. Conclusion
Total
3 No. of Content Points 1. Given
2. To add
Total
TASK 2
TASK 3
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TASK 4
2 There is no _____________________________________.
10 I saw no _______________________________________.
12 The _______________________________________________.
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TASK 5
INTRODUCTION
The Manager,
Dear Sir,
With reference to the above matter. I would like to make a complaint about
the condition at the Indah Recreational Park. We have just returned
from the park and we found that the condition was very poor.____
CONCLUSION
Lastly, I hope that you will take immediate action to improve ______________.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
____________
TASK 6
Write the letter of complaint using the correct format based on your notes in Tasks 1 to 5.
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QUESTION 2
TASK 1
CHECK LIST
1 Format
2 No. of paragraphs 1. Introduction
2. Content
3. Conclusion
Total
3 No. of Content Points 1. Given
2. To add
Total
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TASK 2
10
11
12
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TASK 3
CONCLUSION
TASK 4
Write a complete letter using your notes in Tasks 1 to 3.
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