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Tips on How to Tackle the SPM English Papers 1 & 2

by StudyMalaysia.com on February 23, 2022 | Top Stories , Learning English in Malaysia

SPM English Papers 1 & 2

In line with the Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM), the new SPM format for SPM English is more comprehensive and covers all aspects of English learning. Since the new format is adapted from the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) it is similar to the Cambridge English paper and the grading will also follow the CEFR Measuring system.

The aspirational target for SPM leavers would be level B2 where they are equipped with adequate English for further studies and later on career enhancement.

Basic Users

• level A1 (Elementary/Beginner)
• level A2 (Pre-Intermediate/Elementary)

Independent Users

• level B1 (Intermediate/Pre-Intermediate)
• level B2 (Upper Intermediate/Intermediate)

Proficient Users

• levels C1 and C2 (Advanced)

CEFR Grading for SPM will be only up to B2.

Basically any English test is about understanding what you’re reading. Thus you should take time to comprehend what you’re reading and accomplish the task according to what is asked for.

SPM Paper 1

Paper I tests Reading and Use of English. It consists of 5 parts. The time allocated is 90 minutes. (40 marks)

Part 1: 8 Multiple Choice Questions consisting of short texts from books, magazines, advertisements etc. Candidates will choose the best answer from 3 choices given for each question. (8 marks)

ADVICE: Very quickly read through the question before reading the text given. This gives you an idea of what you will be looking for in the text. After this go through all the three options given before deciding on the answer. Make sure you read all the options as there may be slight differences in the answers given.

Part 2: Cloze Passage. You should try to get all the 10 answers correct. The passage tests you on grammar and vocabulary. There are 4 options given for each blank. (10 marks)

ADVICE: Do not attempt to fill in the gaps on your first reading of the text. First, read through the text quickly to see what it is about and determine the tense or tenses required for the text. Then go to the answers given and determine the right word for each blank.

Part 3: Here you will need to read a longer passage and answer 8 questions related to the text. This is of course a test on reading comprehension. (8 marks)

ADVICE: Take time to read the text carefully before going on to the questions. Some of the questions direct you to specific paragraphs to look for the answers. For other questions, look for key words to enable you to zoom in to the right paragraphs to look for the answers. Once again read through all the options given before deciding on your answer.

Part 4: In this section you are given a longer text from which six sentences have been removed. You have to choose the 6 correct sentences from among 8 choices given to fill in the gaps to form a correctly structured paragraph. (6 marks).

ADVICE: Here is where you have to apply your skills on ‘coherence and cohesion’ to find the correct sentence to fill the blank. Your sentence should blend in smoothly with the sentences before and after the blank.

Part 5: You are given a few paragraphs on a certain topic to read. You are given four statements which describe 4 of the paragraphs given. You have to identify the 4 paragraphs to fit the statements given. For the next 4 questions you are required to find words (one word each from the text) to complete the 4 sentences given. (8 marks)

ADVICE: Read the short texts carefully and determine the main idea in each text. This will help you decide to pick the statement which best describes the text.

SPM Paper 2

This essay and writing paper is worth 60 marks. However, the weightage in the overall SPM English paper is still at 25%. The time allocated for this paper is 90 minutes and the paper has 3 parts.

Part 1 - Students are required to write a short note or email in less than 80 words. (20 marks)

ADVICE: Read the email or short note carefully and underline the tasks given to you so that you will not miss out on any point. For example the task set out may want you to suggest

• a place to visit
• some activities to be done there (give a few - about three)
• things to bring (suggest a few - about three)

As you have only 80 words to juggle with, you must go straight to the point with a little elaboration if necessary.

Part 2 - This is Directed Writing in 125 - 150 words. (20 marks)

ADVICE: In this question, notes will be given to you to guide you on what to write. Whatever it is, the golden rule is to give at least three to four suggestions so that there will be enough subject matter for you to write about. Here you may need to give your opinion or provide proof for your suggestions. Do not write longer than required.

Part 3 - In this section, you are given 3 choices for a descriptive writing

(report/review/article/story). You will need to choose I essay to write in 200 - 250 words. (20 marks)

ADVICE: This essay calls for all your writing skills. Quickly mind-map four to five main points you want to talk about in your essay. For each point briefly jot down elaborations/examples/reasons to expand the point. Then organise your paragraphs with each main point as your topic sentence for each paragraph. Think of a good introduction and conclusion. The introduction and the conclusion should not be too lengthy.

For the writing task, you will be assessed on

task achievement - Have you answered according to what is required by the question?

What are your key points? Do you support your key points with proof or definite opinion?

coherence and cohesion - Are all your paragraphs part of a whole? Does each of the

paragraph have a key point? Do all the sentences in each paragraph talk about the key point? Use cohesive devices like thus, therefore, moreover, furthermore, on the contrary ... etc to help you.

vocabulary - You will need to show you have a wide range of vocabulary at your disposal. A wide vocabulary enables you to write better essays. To acquire a wide vocabulary you need to read books, magazines and newspapers. When you come across any good words or expressions jot them down in your vocabulary book. Learn how to use these words or expressions in the right contexts. Try not to use descriptive words more than twice in the same essay. For example:

Last holiday my whole family went for a very interesting trip to the East Coast. We stayed at an interesting holiday resort. While we were there we joined a lot of interesting activities.

Writing a paragraph like the above will show your limited vocabulary usage.

grammar - Make sure to use the correct tenses throughout your writing. Punctuations

are equally important as a wrong punctuation may contribute to misunderstanding.

5. sentence structures - Your writing should show

• variety in sentence structures ( There should be a combination of simple, compound and complex sentences in your essay. Make sentences of different lengths and with different beginnings.)
• vivid and interesting sentences - Write interesting sentences by adding adjectives to nouns, adverbs to verbs, adjective phrases and clauses. Students should learn how to use synonyms, idioms, figurative language, similes, proverbs etc. Avoid making spelling mistakes.

use of direct speech or quotes - Wherever possible adding a quote or a direct speech can break the monotony in your essay.

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SuFpEMeOSrObRSDASEYPLSMNEWSPM Assessment Format 2021 • Step-by-step guide for different 4 5Form essay types •• KSSM • Word Bank & Idioms for Vocab Enrichment Christine Tan Yong Fui Yin • Tips & Techniques for each section Ch’ng Teik Peng • Wide Scope of Model Essays Zeti Aqmar PREFACE Superb Model Essays for SPM English is targeted at students in Form 4 and Form 5 preparing for the Bahasa Inggeris Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination. It can also be used in class under the teacher’s guidance or by students studying and writing on their own. Students at other levels are welcome and encouraged to use this book. The book is divided into three main parts: Part 1 focuses on Short Communicative Message, Part 2 focuses on Guided Writing and Part 3 focuses on Extended Writing Task. Time given for the whole paper (1119/2) is 90 minutes. Part 1: Short Communicative Message (20 marks) Students are advised to spend about 10 – 15 minutes for Part 1. The number of words should be about 80 words. The task is writing a short communicative message through emails. Part 2: Guided Writing (20 marks) Students are advised to spend about 20 – 25 minutes for Part 2. The number of words should be between 125 and 150 words. The task is writing an essay or elaboration of points for or against an idea, plan or arrangement based on a guided stimulus. Part 3: Extended Writing (20 marks) Students are advised to spend about 50 – 60 minutes for Part 3. The number of words should be between 200 and 250 words. The task is writing a composition based on a choice of three questions: article, review, report or story. The best way to use this book: It is recommended that pupils use this book for the practice of writing messages/emails and short or extended compositions. Interactive and active learning would help them apply the tips and techniques in order to improve their personal writing styles. Read the models. Connect the tips and techniques to the topics in short messages and longer compositions. Draw guidance factors from the composition outline. Memorise the phrases and parts that appeal to you. Substitute them with apt and suitable vocabulary of your own to personalise them. Write your message and composition from the model outline. Base your composition on your personal experiences, thoughts and feelings. Where there is genuineness, there is uniqueness. Happy writing! The Authors iii THE WRITING SECTION OF 1119 SPM ENGLISH 1119/2 Time: 90 minutes PAPER 1 Short Communicative Message Marks: 20 Message length: Stimulus provided: 80 words Email Marks: 20 PAPER 12 Types of Genre: Marks: 20 Guided Writing Idea, plan or arrangement Writing length: 125 – 150 words Types of Genre: Article / Report / PAPER 13 Extended Writing Task Review / Story Writing length: 200 – 250 words iv CONTENTS PART 1 Educational Pull-outs 44 Part 1: Short Communicative PART 2 Message Tips and Techniques 2 Part 2: Guided Writimh A Informal Emails Tips and Techniques 2 Introduction 3 Step by Step Step by Step 3 15 Pros and Cons of Studying Overseas 5 1 Advising a relative 5 16 Endangered Species 7 2 Reviving memories of childhood 17 Bullying in Schools 10 games 7 18 Online Games 12 3 Compliment and encourage 19 Welfare of the Aged 15 volunteerism 10 20 Social Networking Sites 17 4 Consolation and Advice 12 21 Scholarship Awards: Accept or Decline 19 5 Invitation to plan and participate in camping trip 15 22 Buying a Car 21 6 The Tragic Flood 17 23 Importance of Movement Control 23 Order (MCO) 7 Steps to Efficient Learning 19 24 Depression among Teenagers 26 8 For Tastier Green 21 25 Flash Flooding 5 9 Dining Together as a Family 23 26 Trend of Online Business in 10 Reading Maketh A Man 26 Malaysia 7 B Formal Emails 27 Computer Literacy among Malaysian Teenagers 10 Introduction 34 28 Effectiveness of Online Class 12 Step by Step 34 29 Issue of Student Couples 15 11 An Email to the Editor of a local tabloid: Community Field 36 30 Problem of Peer Pressure 17 12 Applying for a Scholarship 39 31 If You Were a Billionaire 19 13 A Formal Email to Readers Write 32 Plan to Start an Online Business 21 to the Editor : Demolition of Local 33 Mental Health 23 Library 42 34 Saving Money for the Future 26 14 An Email Requesting 35 Importance of Music 5 Complimentary Copies of 36 Playing Video Games 7 Newspapers in Education and 37 Showing Appreciation to Mothers 10 v English  SPM  Section A – Formal Emails   Part 1 Short Communicative Message 1 English  SPM  Section A – Formal Emails When writing informal and formal emails, Use Grammatical Devices appropriately: think about: (a) how you begin and end emails to set (a) The grammar should reflect the tone you want to convey.Avoid using the tone of the message – there are contractions such as ‘don’t” or “won’t” two parts to begin the email : the in formal emails. Use the full word like greeting and the way you address the “do not” or “will not”. reader. (b) Contractions are acceptable in informal • Informal Emails emails when portraying a casual tone. – Convey a much more casual tone (c) While writing about specific terms, be – address reader as a friend on a aware of colloquial terms and slang first name basis. which might be appropriate for informal – More personal – relay a writing but not in formal emails. tone similar to face-to-face conversation (d) Regardless of the email’s style, do pay – Examples: Hey Johan / Hi / Hi, attention to using correct grammar and Hani punctuation and follow best practices for formatting • Formal Emails – To convey respect by politely (e) Ensure that the email is easy to read and convey a professional tone, addressing the reader regardless whether it is formal or – Examples: Dear Professor Yanni informal. Ismail / Dear Marketing Manager (f) To ensure readability, divide content / To whom it may concern into paragraphs (b) the same rules apply to the end of the (g) Organize information to ensure it is not email. muddled or confusing to reader. Ideally, a paragraph should not be longer than – Use the same tone you started the four lines in length. mail, whether casual or professional. – Thank the reader for their time and keep the context of the email in mind. 2 Short Communicative Message A Informal Emails Introduction Informal emails are friendly mails that we send or receive from friends and family members on a personal basis. The subject matter in informal emails is usually on matters of personal interest between the sender and the receiver or receivers. One can make and respond to simple requests and suggestions, explain simple processes, narrate factual or imagined events and experiences or express and respond to opinions and common feelings such as happiness, sadness, surprise and interest. SStteeppby ➢ How to write an informal email 1. Start your email with ‘Hi’ followed by name of receiver, 2. Use relevant expressions appropriate to the purpose of the email  • e.g. ‘Would you like to + verb ..’ when making an invitation  • ‘We could ..,’ when making a suggestion  • ‘Could you .. ‘ when making a request 3. Give details of your invitation, suggestion or request clearly. Leave out unnecessary details. 4. End with ‘See you soon. / Hope to hear from you soon. / Hope to get a favourable reply soon. 5. End with your name. Sample of an informal email You received an email from a friend who wants to study together for an upcoming exam. Hi, The mid-year exam is around the corner. Would you like to study together in preparation for this exam? We could do it in my house as my parents will be away for the fortnight before the mid-year exam. I don’t mind if you want to bring two of your friends.as long as they are serious about their studies. Looking forward to hearing from you. Bye for now. 3 English  SPM  Section A – Formal Emails Reply to the email from your friend. New Message To : Zahara Subject : Group study Hi, Zahara Thank you for the invitation to do group studying for the mid-year exam. Group studying is a good idea as the exam formats for three subjects have been changed. We need to put our heads together to fully understand the new formats and how to answer the questions. I would like to bring two friends from my neighbourhood. They are from another school and might be able to give us new ideas or approaches as taught by their teachers. Please forward the schedule soonest possible. Siew Hwa ➢ How to write a formal email 1. Begin with a greeting / salutation. Open with a greeting such as ‘Dear Sir/Madam/Ms/Mr/Mrs/Dr/Surname’. If you do not know the name of the person, use ‘To whom it may concern’ or ‘Dear Sir / Madam’. 2. Thank the recipient. If you are replying to an inquiry, begin with a line of thanks. - for question about your company, “Thank you for contacting ABC Company”; for a reply to one of your emails, ‘Thank you for your prompt reply’ or ‘Thanks for getting back to me’. 3. State your purpose. If you are starting the email communication, begin by stating your purpose, ‘I am writing to enquire about …’ Make your purpose and the main text clear. Keep your sentences short and clear. Pay careful attention to grammar, spelling and punctuation for a professional impression. 4. Add your closing remarks. Before you end your email, it’s polite to thank your reader one more time and add some polite closing remarks like ‘Thank you for your patience and cooperation’. Follow up with ‘If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to let me know” and ‘I look forward to hearing from you’. 5. End with a closing. The last step is to include an appropriate closing with your name. ‘Best regards’, ‘Sincerely’, and “Thank you” are all professional. Finally, review and spell check your email one more time to make sure it’s truly perfect! 4 English  SPM  Section A – Formal Emails   Format of a formal email: From: (sender’s email – yours) Date: (date and time) Cc: (friends’ emails you want to include) Subject: (message topic) Sample of Formal Email: A Thank You Email From: To: [email protected] Date: Cc: Thank you – Assistant Account Executive Interview Cc: Bcc: Subject: Subject: 13 November 2021 Dear Encik Johan, It was very kind of you to grant me an interview. I enjoyed learning about the Assistant Account Executive position at the JK Company. The job seems to be an excellent match for my skills and interests. The creative approach to account management that you discussed confirmed my desire to work with you. I will bring to the position strong writing skills, assertiveness and the ability to encourage others to work co-operatively with the department. I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I look forward to hearing from you regarding this position. Thank you. Yours sincerely, Amar Iqbal [email protected] 5 English  SPM  Section A – Formal Emails 1Model Advising a Relative Model Question You receive an email from your aunt who is concerned about your cousin brother who looks depressed most of the time. She wants you to help her by talking to your cousin brother. Dear Alan, I’m sorry to disturb you at this time when you’re preparing for your finals. I’m worried about Ben who looks depressed most of the time. The two of you are very close so please talk to him. I’m sure he’ll tell you the reasons for his present behaviour. I suspect it is cyberbullying but he refuses to talk about it. I’m sure he will open up to you. Bye! Now write an email to your aunt in about 80 words. Write your answer below. Model Answer To : [email protected] Subject : Ben and his problem Dear Aunt Clara, Thank you for your faith in me. I met up with Ben. He opened up in no time – a victim of cyberbullying. The fact that he talked so openly means he needs support and help especially from his family. The problem is in the early stage. So, nip it in the bud and help Ben get over it. Talk to him gently. Don’t make him feel guilty. With encouragement, he can get his life back on track. Get back to me if you need further help. Bye. Love, Alan IDIOMS nip it in the bud – to stop something in the early stages before it becomes a serious problem opened up – talked willingly about one’s problem back on track – back to the original or normal a stitch in time saves nine – if you sort out a problem immediately it may save a lot of extra work later 6 WORD Bank English  SPM  Section A – Formal Emails   faith – trust INFO CORNER victim – one who is acted on and usually adversely affected Cyber bullying – the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Online threats and mean, aggressive, or rude texts, tweets, posts 2Model Reviving Memories of Childhood Games Model Question You received an email from a friend who wants to know about a childhood game you like very much. She wants to share some knowledge of Malaysian traditional games with an overseas friend. Hi, I have a request which you may think odd but I really need your help. An overseas friend is asking for information about our Malaysian traditional games. She has to present a paper to her class. She can get information from the Net but prefers to get it from people who have or are still playing the games. I used to play batu seremban and kunda kundi. You preferred congkak. Please give me the necessary details. Thanking you in advance. Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below. Model Answer To : [email protected] Subject : Remembering a childhood game Hi Leena, Childhood games? Congkak was and still is my favourite. For your friend’s info, in the past, they dug holes in the ground and played with tamarind seeds. Nowadays, we play with marbles on a wooden board with two rows of five, seven or nine holes and two holes at both ends called home. The aim is to collect the tokens for our home. I used to shout and jump about whenever I won - to irritate my opponent, my grandmother. I would say, nenek I won fair and square! Love, Sara 7 English  SPM  Section A – Formal Emails INFO CORNER Malaysian traditional games are usually played during free time. Traditional games are very popular among people who live in rural area. They have been played by our ancestors. Nowadays, most of traditional games are not being played anymore by the children as they are more attracted to play computer games. Malay traditional games are one of the cultural heritages that are priceless and cannot be replaced because it symbolize our customs, culture, and identity of one nation. WORD Bank IDIOMS tamarind seeds – seeds of a fruit popularly used in Indian fair and square – honestly and cuisine to add a tangy flavour. straightforwardly – shiny black in colour and are said to be used for various medicinal purposes. tokens – marks irritate – to provoke impatience or anger 3Model Compliment and Encourage Volunteerism Model Question You received an email from a friend who is waiting to go oversea for further studies in about three months’ time. She wants to spend the time fruitfully like doing voluntary work with a worthwhile organisation. She hopes that you can help her out. Hi, As you know, I’ll be going for further studies in Australia in about three months’ time. I would like to spend the time fruitfully but I’m not sure what I can do or which direction to go. I could do a short course or get involved in voluntary work in a worthwhile organisation. I would be most obliged if you could help me out so that I can put my time to good use. Waiting for your good news. Nora Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words. Write your answer below. 8 English  SPM  Part 2 – Guided Writing   Part 2 Guided Writing 1 English  SPM  Part 2 – Guided Writing 1. This part is aimed at teaching students 8. Use the correct format that is required. to write an essay or elaboration of points for or against an idea, plan 9. Be sure to include the information or arrangement based on a given provided. stimulus. 10. Students are required or encouraged 2. The question can be based on to provide relevant information to following genre: make the composition interesting.  • an idea, plan or arrangement 11. Remember to keep to the task stated in the question for example to discuss,  • the format of the essay can be explain etc. – argumentative – points for and 12. Use your general knowledge where against are tabled necessary. – letter writing – formal/informal 13. Make sure your composition has Letters a smooth flow with appropriate expressions. – expository – an account of a topic of general or current interest 14. Use the style that is suitable for the question – either formal or informal. – speeches/talks – pass on Different genres require different information on a certain occasion styles. – reflective – express personal 15. Plan and organise well for it to be well opinion perceived by the examiner.  • the themes are varied 16. Writing a good ending or conclusion gives your composition an edge over 3. The question and stimulus or others. information are provided in the question. 17. Check your composition before handing it in. 4. The stimulus or information may be in the form of short notes, a graphic 18. To recapitulate – RUPOWC presentation or a series of pictures. Read/Study – Understand – Plan – 5. Read the question and study the Organise – Write – Check stimulus/information carefully. 6. Break the stimulus or information into parts if necessary, to have better understanding. 7. The question and stimulus / information given are student friendly in that they provide adequate information and instruction to answer the question. 2 Guided Writing Introduction Guided Writing is writing a composition based on a given stimulus. It is tested in Part 2 of the SPM English paper. It is compulsory to answer this question and students are advised to spend about 20 – 25 minutes for Part 2. The number of words should be between 125 and 150 words. SStteeppby 1. After studying the question and stimulus, work out your points. 2. Prepare an essay layout. Study the expel provided below. 3. Make sure there are five paragraphs - introduction, paragraphs 2 – 4 and conclusion Essay Layout 5 Paragraphs Paragraph 1 Introduction Rephrasing Question Overview/Outline Stand Paragraph 2 Body 1 Opinion 1 Supporting fact/Explanation example Paragraph 3 Body 2 Opinion 2 Supporting fact/Explanation Example Paragraph 4 Body 3 Opinion 3 Supporting Fact/Explanation Example Paragraph 5 Conclusion Summary/Restatement 4. Now, you are ready to answer question for Part 2 for the SPM English 5. Remember – RUPOWC 3 English  SPM  Part 2 – Guided Writing 15Model Pors and Cons of Studying Overseas Model Question Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. Your class has been discussing the pros and cons of studying overseas. Your English language teacher has asked you to write an essay about the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. In your essay, you should write about: PROS AND CONS OF STUDYING ABROAD Advantages Disadvantages • New Experiences • Alien Environment • Independence/Responsibility • Cultural Shock : Homesickness • More Courses • Expensive • Reputable Universities • Irrelevant Disciplines Write your essay using all the information and giving reasons for your point of view. Model Question Introduction Pros and Cons of Studying Overseas Re-phrase question There are pros and cons in studying overseas. This essay will look at both the advantages and disadvantages. Opinion 1 The first advantage is the student gains new First Advantage experiences, independence and responsibility. When he Supporting Fact learns time and financial management, he budgets and lives Example within his allowance. The second advantage is the numerous courses Opinion 2 available in many reputable universities. He could study Second Advantage in Ivy League institutions. If he graduates from Harvard or Supporting Fact Cambridge, he would be headhunted and offered a highly Example lucrative position. On the other hand, there are disadvantages. He is Disadvantages 1, 2,3 thrown into an alien environment, experiences cultural Supporting Facts shock and is homesick. Overseas courses are expensive. Examples Besides, he might enroll in an irrelevant degree course that has no value to his home country. 4 Conclusion English  SPM  Part 2 – Guided Writing   Stand Suggestion In conclusion, I think that there are more advantages in studying overseas than studying locally at tertiary level. Should finances be an issue, study for the first degree locally then study abroad for postgraduate qualifications. 16Model Endangered Species I P Model Question S Write your answer in 125 – 150 words in an appropriate style. C You watched a television programme about animals and learnt about animal extinction. E Write an essay expressing your opinion and feelings in the increase in number of E endangered species. C Causes contributing to Animal Extinction E E • Poaching – illegal international trade, increase in demand for exotic animal parts [trophies, fashion accessories], sale of live C animals E • Loss of habitat – water, food sources E • Overharvesting marine life – environmental issues C O F Write the essay using all the notes and giving your opinion and feelings from your point of view. Model Answer Introduction Endangered Species Problem Man is in danger of destroying his own species and Stand that of Mother Nature. A prevalent problem is the growing extinction of animal species. Animal lovers are unhappy that Cause 1 certain animal species are becoming extinct. Explanation & The illegal international animal trade has prompted Examples poaching and sale of exotic animal parts to make trophies and fashion accessories like crocodile skin bags, rhino talismans and medicinal concoctions. Even captured live animals become exotic human pets. 5 English  SPM  Part 2 – Guided Writing Cause 2 Forests are cleared for economic development Explanation & resulting in loss of habitats and tree cover. Wild animals Examples are bereft of food and water sources. Marine life is also threatened by overharvesting Cause 3 marine resources. The oceans and seas are environmentally Explanation & polluted by both industrial and human waste. Examples I am afraid the global eco-system and the drastic climate change would be unable to meet the food and Conclusion water demands for both human and animal survival. I fear Opinion for the end of the human race. Feeling WORD Bank INFO CORNER prevalent – existing, current Seven Animal Species Going Extinct in Malaysia : The extinction – disappearance Malayan Tiger, Black Shrew, Malayan Tapir, Orangutan, bereft – loss Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Proboscis Monkey and Sunda Pangolin. The loss of a single species can alter the biodiversity of the eco-landscape it inhabits. 6 English  SPM  Section A – Articles   Part 3 Extended Writing 1 English  SPM  Section A – Articles Extended Writing A Articles Introduction Articles are formal and informative accounts of specific topics. They give information about current or social issues. In Part 3 SPM English, writing an article is one of the choices for the extended writing. Marks allocated are 20 and students are advised to complete the answer in 50 – 60 minutes. The number of words should be between 200 and 250 words. 1. Articles can be in the following genre:  • Name of writer  • School magazine  • Write in paragraphs to emphasise the facts or points.  • Newspapers 8. Articles are exercises in formal writing  • Health magazine so avoid using colloquial and slang expressions.  • Nature magazine 9. Use simple clear and formal language.  • Food magazine 10. In your article:  • Travel magazine  • include details to make your article  • Social digest interesting 2. A stimulus in the form of an  • details should be based on the advertisement, notes, itinerary or notes provided brochure may be provided. 11. Give actual or reasonable and 3. Read the question and notes carefully. acceptable facts. Do not exaggerate. Study the stimulus – advertisement / brochure / itinerary - provided in detail. 12. Make sure the ideas flow into one another. 4. Identify the format required in the question before you start writing. 13. There must be a smooth flow 5. The question may be a report, an 14. Check through your article for article or a review. grammatical and spelling errors. 6. Be clear about the purpose of the 15. Give your personal reaction or opinion article. only if necessary. 7. Format for Articles:  • Heading or title for article 2 English  SPM  Section A – Articles   43Model Good Parenting Model Question Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style. You come across the idiom, ‘blood is thicker than water’, and you mull over the meaning of the idiom and decide to write an article on ‘Good Parenting’. In your article, include the following: • Introduction – parents and child – special bond • Parenthood follows marriage – prospective parents – role – make sacrifices • Parental love- not pampering – instil good qualities for future • Love and understanding – wholesome not blind - strong familial bond • Be themselves – love wisely Write your article. Introduction – Good Parenting parents and child by special bond Zaidi Zain Parenthood Parents and children have a special bond of love and follows marriage affection. This bond can never be replaced by any other – parent accept form of relationship. As the saying goes, ‘blood is thicker responsibilities than water’ - family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ties. Parenthood requires Parental love – not dedication and sacrifice. So, what qualities should parents synonymous with impart that would considered good parenting? pampering – set Parenthood is a natural consequence of marriage and good example – prospective parents should recognise their responsibilities. right atmosphere The father might resent the children as rivals for the mother’s attention. The mother finds her time is not her own anymore as household routine changes. Both parents should be willing to make sacrifices, including their career and accept their responsibilities. It is a universal truth that parents love their children. The children are the apple of the parents’ eyes and without doubt their pride and joy. But, love should in no way or at any time be considered as synonymous with pampering or spoiling the child. They should instead, instil qualities that can help the children face life with integrity and courage. Parents should set good examples and provide the right 3 English  SPM  Section A – Articles Good parenthood atmosphere conducive to growth of good character traits. – love and A child learns good virtue or otherwise from the parents understanding – not as like father like son. blind In general, good parenthood requires love and understanding. These two qualities can build a strong Conclusion familial bond. Love must be wholesome but not blind and Be themselves – ignore discipline and moral values. Understanding means love wisely giving the child the opportunity to know what he wants and support when needed. Parents should be themselves and allow the children to be themselves, too - good parenting, love wisely. WORD Bank IDIOMS impart – convey, give or grant blood is thicker than water – family ties are the strongest universal truth – a statement apple of the parents’ eyes – favourite or most cherished that relates to reality person regardless of time and space pride and joy – that makes one proud and happy synonymous – equivalent to like father like son – a child’s character or behaviour can conducive – helpful be expected to be similar to that of the father 44Model Study Well and Do Well Model Question Write your answer in 200 – 250 words in an appropriate style. You are a student counsellor and have attended a seminar on how to be an A-Star student. Write an article on what you learnt for the school magazine. In your article, include the following: • exams – internal and public – school life – tedious and stressful • study smart – positive attitude – understand exam format • attentive and focussed – punctual and review • study techniques: • read aloud • short notes • schedules – short bouts of study • during exams: • choose – understand question • focus – thorough answers – keep tabs on time Write your article. 4 Title English  SPM  Section A – Articles   Writer Study Well and Do Well by Introduction exams – internal Anne Lee and public – How to prepare and do well for examinations, an schooling years best integral part of school life, haunt us throughout our times – learning schooling life. There are examination, internal and external enjoyable or public to contend with. They are the bugs that make school days tedious and stressful. Yet, we are always told study smart the best times of our lives are our schooling years. This can be true provided we make learning enjoyable. be attentive and Study smart. To be able to do this, stay healthy and stay focussed - positive. Eat well, exercise and rest enough to stay healthy. study techniques – This helps to keep the mind alert. A positive attitude is read aloud – short always important – say positive things like ‘I can do it…’ notes and revision Read through used textbooks, past year exam papers and cards – study notes to give you an insight into the exam format. schedule Pay attention in class and stay focussed rather than attend tuition classes. Try not to miss the first and last few exam time minutes of class as important tips and announcements are - practise self- usually made at these times. Immediately after a lesson, discipline – organise review the notes even if it is only for a few minutes. Follow time - thoughts a few study techniques – read aloud and use short notes Conclusion and revision cards. Reading aloud helps to keep the sleep Go forward with away. Short notes and revision cards help the facts to be determination transferred from short memory to long-term learning. so, you are learning and not cramming facts. Also, plan a schedule and study in short bouts rather than long hours of cramming. During exams, practise self-discipline – choose questions carefully, understand essence of question and keep tabs on the time. Organise your time and thoughts quickly and decisively. Get a grip on yourself and go forward with determination. Faint hearts never win fair ladies. 5 English  SPM  Section A – Articles IDIOMS WORD Bank keep tabs – keep track faint hearts never win fair ladies – timidity integral – important and necessary will prevent you from achieving your bugs – burdens objective keep the mind alert – keep the brain working insight – idea review – go over and read through not cramming – not pushing everything into a small space short bouts – short periods of time 6 SupMerbODEL ESSAYS FOR JC108221 SPM 4 5Form • Superb MODEL ESSAYS FOR SPM This book is designed to help students improve their writing skills. From the interpretation of the question to the planning and writing process, the reader is guided step by step in three main parts called Short Communicative Message, Guided Writing and Extended Writing. Each Model Essay illustrates the process of developing ideas into an essay by putting into practice simple yet invaluable principles of essay writing. Though aimed at SPM students, this book is also suitable for anyone who wants to write well. www.PelangiBooks.com • Online Bookstore • Online Library • WM:RM0.00 / EM:RM0.00 JC108221 ISBN 978-967-2930-59-4

SPM Essay Writing Guide – Format, Examples

The SPM exam is a challenging time for Malaysian students. It’s an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills, but it can also be confusing as the requirements are constantly changing. For example, this year there is no essay marking scheme provided by the Ministry of Education or any other official source on how essays should be assessed. This blog post will guide how to write an engaging essay that is sure to impress your teacher and get you top marks.

What is SPM?

The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), or the Malaysian Certificate of Education, is a national examination taken by all fifth-form secondary school students in Malaysia. It was created to test what they have been learning over their course of study and aspires them for higher education opportunities abroad.

Malaysians take the SPM exam that is set and examined by a Malaysian Examinations Syndicate. This Syndicate is also known as Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia. The education system in Malaysia can be completed after passing this test, which is equivalent to O-levels at the secondary school level. It’s compulsory for those seeking tertiary education before taking it; only then will they have an idea of what field of study suits them best. The age for completion of this public examination is 18 years old and students must pass it to be eligible for higher education.

The syndicate has made Bahasa Malaysia, English (Bahasa inggeris), Islamic studies, moral studies, history, and mathematical reading a compulsion for the students.

The Islamic studies subject is a compulsion for Muslim candidates. And moral studies are compulsory for non-Muslim candidates. The science coursework is common and compulsion to all students, but you can choose your elective subjects from these core courses below:

• Arts And Health- Music education, visual arts education, and sports science knowledge.
• Language And Literature- Malay literature, English literature, Chinese language, Arabic language(advanced), Chinese, Tamil, Iban, Arabic language for communication, English for science and technology, Chinese literature, Tamil literature, French language, and Punjabi language.
• Technical And Vocational- Agricultural science, home economics, engineering drawing, mechanical engineering studies, invention, food management, fashion design, engineering technology, domestic constructions, automobile servicing, etc.
• Science and Mathematics- additional Mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, additional science, information and communication, and applied science.
• Social Science And Religion- Business, entrepreneurial studies, principles of accounting, basic economics, Islamic worldviews, AL-Quran and As-Sunnah education, bible knowledge, etc.

SPM Essay Format

SPM essay writing is divided into two parts, part A and part B

Part A- This section is where you’ll be writing an essay, a report, or a letter. You’re given 45 minutes to answer this and it’s compulsory for you as only one question will bring in 35 marks- so make sure not to skip over the questions! Your examiner may award 3/35 points for your format, 12/35 points on content, and 20 out of 35 if they think that your language (grammar) is good enough.

Part B – This is the section where you apply all your knowledge of writing skills. It’s also a place to study grammar rules and how they work. Take some time now before we dive in so that by taking this bird’s eye view of it, you’ll know what to expect from this portion of our coursework.

• You will be given five options and you have to opt for only one.
• 60 minutes will be given to students to read all the questions thoroughly and plan key points for the same.
• This part carries 50 marks.

How to Write SPM Essay

Introductory paragraph:.

• Always write general information to write an introductory paragraph.
• Write at least 6-7 sentences.
• Use proper grammar, punctuation, and correct spelling.

Body Paragraph:

• Write at least the main idea
• 3-4 supporting details
• One conclusion paragraph
• Write 40-50 words
• Use correct grammar, correct spellings, and punctuation marks

Concluding Paragraph:

• Restate all the main ideas in a brief
• Write synonyms to restate your idea

SPM Essay Writing Tips

• Read all the questions wisely, some students make mistakes while selecting the question and later regret that they could have handled the other questions with much ease.
• Must choose a topic you are familiar with.
• Plan your essay like outline/ideas/thoughts/supporting points etc.
• Write sentences of different lengths a short sentence looks better after the long one.
• Always write neat and clean must use bullet points etc.
• Pay strict attention to the length of an essay, you have to write no less than 350 words if you write less than that, then you will be penalized, also never write extend your essay from 600- to 1000 words the more you write, the more the mistakes will happen.
• Always spare 10 minutes to proofread and edit an essay.
• After opting for a topic for an essay you can either write descriptive, narrative, reflective, descriptive, argumentative/persuasive, or factual/expository), but according to my suggestion always choose a narrative essay because another one requires a lot of knowledge of current issues.

Types of SPM Essays

The types of essays in SPM are:-

• Narrative essay- To write an interesting narrative essay often needs the right ingredients – just as cooking up a plate of curry masala does. The first thing about writing such essays is one’s creative imagination; so long as they are imaginative enough and think out of their box, then any story becomes more exciting than ever.
• Descriptive essay- a descriptive essay is an essay that aims to describe one’s viewpoint of the world through observations and feelings. The goal of this type of essay is to provide a vivid portrayal of the subject to get readers excited about what they are reading.
• Factual Essay- A factual essay is a non-fiction form of writing that is typically used when discussing some point relating to science or history. Factual essays are very similar to research papers in structure and format; however, they both vary in the use of citations and footnotes.
• Reflective Essay- A reflective essay is a personal essay that focuses on the writer’s reflection about an event, experience, or topic. The goal of this type of essay is typically to think critically and deeply about something which has been experienced by the writer.
• Persuasive Essay- Persuasive essays are a common way to voice opinions and sway readers. Readers will often disagree, which is why writers need to present their point of view as persuasively as possible with evidence from research or arguments that the reader can’t refute.

Topics for SPM Essay

• Illustrate an adventurous activity that has been done recently. Describe the preparation you have done before that and how was your experience?
• Describe your College reunion of yours; explain how memorable for you it was?
• Describe the project conducted at your school and you have played the most important role, what was your experience with that?
• Should parents give freedom to children? Discuss
• Write a story about a neighbour who is very popular in your neighbourhood. Discuss the reasons that make the neighbour popular and what other residents think of the popular neighbour.
• Write a story about a young successful farmer who is very generous. End your story with: “My friends and I learned a lot, especially the meaning of generosity.”

SPM Essay Example for Malaysian Students

Schools and universities have turned to online classes during this pandemic. Your teacher asked about your experience with online classes.

In the wake of an infectious disease outbreak, Malaysia has had to change how its students are getting educated. The COVID-19 virus is spreading rapidly in schools and villages across Asia; as a result, many Malaysian children have been forced into remote learning for fear that they will come into contact with someone infected by this highly contagious pathogen. These changes force educators all over the world to switch from traditional teaching methods– instructing pupils face-to-face or via webcam–to online coursework where the distance between teacher and student is not just social but physical too. Some Malaysian kids accept these new conditions readily while others may be struggling with adapting because it’s difficult adjusting without close human interaction on a day today.

I reap the benefits of Online education, first of all, you will spend less than in traditional classrooms, you can easily communicate with your teacher, you will gain new technical skills, you can gain better self-motivation, and enjoy a broader perspective.

The demerits of Online learning are that it can cause social isolation, it also needs strong self-motivation and time management skills, lack of communication skills, preventing mischievous activity can be complicated, teacher-focused only on theoretical knowledge, not on practical, E-learning lack face to face communication.

With the unprecedented virus covid-19, safe to say that online learning is the best alternative we have now. In the future, I would opt for classroom learning it has various plus points that E-learning cannot replace.

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