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    PEJABAT PENDIDIKAN DAERAH

    KULIM BANDAR BAHARU


    Jalan Sultan Badlishah,
    09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
    Tel: 04-4907662, Faks: 04-4913387, E-mail: [email protected]

    WRITING
    FORM 5
    KPAD MODULE 2014

    UNIT 1: YOU AND YOUR PERSONALITY


    THEME: PEOPLE
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1 Adventurous
    1.2 Optimistic
    1.3 Understanding
    1.4 Timid
    1.5 Competent

    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1 (about a best friend): best friend smart hardworking loves nature adventurous
    favourite subject ambition
    2.2 Set 2 (about a favourite teacher): school teacher caring helpful encourage enjoy
    learning very jovial successful sacrifices.

    Part 3:
    Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following topics below.
    3.1 Parents.
    3.2 My favourite teacher.
    3.3 The person who has inspired me most.
    3.4 Parents roles in a childs upbringing. Discuss.
    3.5 Write a story beginning with, It was a cold misty morning. Alisha was.

    UNIT 2 : UNSUNG HEROES


    THEME: PEOPLE
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1 Bold
    1.2 Famous
    1.3 Fishermen
    1.4 Selfless
    1.5 Respect

    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1 (about a cleaner in school): Mak Minah 50 years old single mother dedicated
    hardworking school compound clean lovable humble
    2.2 Set 2 (about a fisherman): gets up early rain or shine strong waves risk life
    inconsistent income selflessness

    Part 3: Directed Writing


    A Speech/ Talk
    As the President of the Peer Coaching Club, you are asked to give a talk on Ways and
    Benefits of Building Self-esteem at the school assembly.
    Use the following notes to write your talk:
    a) Ways to build self-esteem

    think positively
    be cheerful
    do not compare yourself with others
    stop putting yourself down
    use positive affirmations several times each day
    choose positive and supportive friends
    get involved in activities you enjoy

    b) Benefits

    more self confidence


    lose fear of failure
    relationship will improve
    feel peaceful
    experience joy

    When writing the talk, you should remember to:


    Begin and end it appropriately.
    Give it a suitable title.
    Use all the notes given.

    UNIT 3: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE


    THEME: HEALTH
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1
    1.2
    1.3
    1.4

    1.5

    Exercise
    Obesity
    Calorie
    Balanced

    Regularly

    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1 (about ways to stay fit): regular exercise jogging gymnasium sweat
    proper diet
    - sufficient water
    2.2 Set 2 (about what you eat) : eat right food pyramid calories protein 3 big
    meals a
    day discipline yourself
    Part 3:
    Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following essay topics below.

    3.1
    3.2
    3.3
    3.4

    3.5

    Diet
    Describe a person who takes care of his health very well
    My ways of staying healthy
    Health is wealth. Do you agree?

    Slimming products should be banned. Discuss

    UNIT 4: THE SMART CONSUMER


    THEME: SOCIAL ISSUES
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1 Products
    1.2 Online
    1.3 Shopping
    1.4 Scam
    1.5 Secure
    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1Set 1 (about online shopping): online shopping trend comfort home compare
    prices - addicted beware scam make sure trusted retailer
    2.2 Set 2 (about being a smart consumer): check expiry date ingredients pricing
    warranty after-sales service satisfaction

    Part 3:
    Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following essay topics below.
    3.1 Shopping
    3.2 Describe the activities organised by the Consumer Club in your school.
    3.3 The advantages of online shopping
    3.4 Online shopping poses threats to the society. Do you agree?

    3.5 Write a story ending with, It was a great shopping experience ever.

    UNIT 5: LOVE OUR NATURE


    THEME: ENVIRONMENT
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1 Recycle
    1.2 Irreversible
    1.3 Threaten
    1.4 Extinction
    1.5 Deforestation
    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1 (about open-burning): village residents clean compound - open-burning
    smoke air pollution authorities stiffer penalties
    2.2 Set 2 (about saving nature): humans change lifestyle learn conserve water
    electricity environment friendly prevent further degradation
    Part 3:
    Write a 350-word essay based on the following essay topics below.
    3.1 Water
    3.2 Describe a school beautification programme held in your school recently.
    3.3 Nature - the greatest gift of all.
    3.4 Is our environment better now than in the past? Discuss.
    3.5. Write a story beginning with: We were excited to reach Belum Forest Reserve

    UNIT 6 : SMOKING THE SILENT KILLER


    THEME: HEALTH
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1
    1.2
    1.3
    1.4

    Cigarettes
    Peer
    Curb
    Detrimental

    1.5

    Campaign

    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.

    2.1 Set 1 (about reasons why teens smoke): surroundings smokers in family peer
    pressure wrong choice of friends curiosity want to try
    2.2 Set 2 (about the efforts to curb smoking): government take measures
    advertisements
    create awareness schools anti-smoking campaign
    punishment
    Part 3:
    As the Head Prefect of your school, you have been asked by your discipline teacher to
    give a talk to all students to create awareness on the disadvantages of smoking.
    Use the notes below to write your talk.
    The Disadvantages of Smoking

    Nicotine: main content of cigarette


    - raises both the heart rate and blood
    pressure

    Causes diseases
    - cancer, respiratory problems, heart
    ailments

    Waste of money
    expensive

    Affect passive smokers


    - risks the health of the non-smokers

    Effect on a person's appearance


    - stained teeth, darkened gums, yellowish
    fingernails

    Causes fire
    - gives a higher risk of starting a fire

    When writing the talk, you must remember to:

    greet your audience


    mention the purpose of the talk
    include all the points given
    end your talk appropriately
    Note: For your talk, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points,
    and up to 20 marks for the quality of your writing.

    UNIT 7: SELF-ESTEEM
    THEME: VALUES
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1
    1.2
    1.3
    1.4
    1.5

    Conscious
    Appearance
    Confidence
    Attitude
    Antisocial

    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1 (about someone who has low self-esteem): new student class shy unconfident
    lonely turned to food put on weight antisocial

    2.2 Set 2 (about someone who has given up studies): SPM candidate refuse to study
    believe no hope fail low confidence unmotivated
    Part 3:
    Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following essay topics below.
    3.1 Self-esteem
    3.2 Describe a school dropout who has changed.
    3.3 Write a story beginning with, As far as I could remember, I had always
    3.4 Co-curricular activities develop confidence. Do you agree?
    3.5 Teenagers are nation builders. Discuss.
    UNIT 8: NETBOOK OR SMARTPHONE?
    THEME: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    PART 1
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1
    1.2
    1.3
    1.4
    1.5

    Browsing
    Web
    Portable
    User-friendly
    Convenient

    PART 2
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1(about the benefits of netbook): netbook take notes assignments
    letters
    e-mail relax online games chatting new acquaintances
    2.2

    Set 2 (about the benefits of smartphones): smartphones make lists planner


    convenient screen portable handy user-friendly

    PART 3
    DIRECTED WRITING
    INFORMAL LETTER
    Your cousin has asked you for advice on whether to buy a netbook or a smartphone for
    his/her birthday. Write a letter giving your advice on the matter. Use the following notes
    to write your letter.
    Important considerations:

    What you plan to do with the device


    The pros and cons of each device

    Benefits to students

    Netbook take down notes, complete homework, email, relax


    Smartphone make lists, daily planner, stay in touch

    Browsing the web

    Netbook bigger screen, need to find a suitable spot


    Smartphone smaller screen, virtually always connected, instant-onnature

    Watching/making videos

    Netbook bigger screen size, better speakers, more tools


    Smartphone smaller screen size, good speakers

    Playing games

    Netbook portability, higher storage


    Smartphone limited in graphics and movement, less game choices, extended battery
    life

    Social networking

    Netbook playing social network games, or chatting with friends


    Smartphone following your friends updates, simple editing and uploading pictures

    When writing the letter, you must remember to:

    Use the correct format


    Include all the points given
    Elaborate on the points where necessary

    Write in paragraphs

    UNIT 9: WHAT A WASTE!


    THEME: ENVIRONMENT
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1 Recyclable
    1.2 Indiscriminate
    1.3 Landfills
    1.4 Contamination
    1.5 Litterbugs
    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1 (about earning money from recyclable items): garbage separate papers,
    bottles, cans sell to recycling centre source income
    2.2 Set 2 (about the benefits of recycling): recycle reduce pollution save energy
    less landfills less trees are cut more oxygen
    Part 3:
    The Green Environment Club of your school made a visit to Bukit Hijau, a recreational
    park and forest reserve, to find more about protected plants and animals. During the
    visit, you saw that the park is in danger of being closed due to a few problems faced by
    the management. After a discussion with the club members, write a letter of complaint
    to the management of the park.
    In your letter, include the following:

    The indiscriminate disposal of rubbish by the visitors of the park


    No qualified personnel to give a guided tour
    Insufficient signs in the park
    Facilities in need of repair
    Suggestions of how to solve the problem
    Urge the management to take prompt action

    Do remember to:

    Use the correct format


    Include all the points given
    Elaborate on the points where necessary
    Write in paragraphs

    UNIT 10 : INTERNET
    THEME : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    PART 1

    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.


    1.1
    1.2
    1.3
    1.4
    1.5

    Surf
    Chatting
    Disadvantages
    Addicted
    At our fingertips

    PART 2
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1 (about the advantages of internet): useful tool knowledge fingertips
    connects whole world information easy access cheaper encyclopaedia
    2.2 Set 2 (about the disadvantages of internet): harmful addicted online games wasting time pornographic sites immoral hackers social network problem
    PART 3
    Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following essay topics below.
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.

    Internet
    Internet has its advantages and disadvantages. Discuss.
    Describe your life without internet.
    Write a story ending with I would be more careful when I use a social network next
    time.
    5. E-learning in internet has made life easy. Give your opinion.

    UNIT 11: THE GRACIOUS CITIZEN


    THEME: VALUES
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1 Courtesy
    1.2 Ill-mannered
    1.3 Inconsiderate
    1.4 Behaviour
    1.5 Civic-minded

    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1 (about behaviour during formal functions): meetings speech use mobile phones
    ringing interrupt silent mode
    2.2 Set 2 (about improper behaviour in class): school students talk loud not aware
    disturb lesson sleep

    Part 3:
    You and your friends have attended the English Language Society annual party. You
    observed the following kinds of behaviour at the party:

    Committee members at the table serving teachers and society members


    Society members mingling freely with everyone
    Teacher advisor thanking society members
    Students chatting - listening to speech by the advisor
    Students piling plates high food
    Students leaving used paper plates - cups - tables

    Write an article for your school magazine commenting on the kinds of behaviour that
    you observed. Your article should not be less than 350 words in length. Make your
    article interesting.
    When writing the article, you should remember to:

    Use the correct format


    Elaborate each point
    Give one suggestion on how to behave at a party
    Include all the points given

    UNIT 12: YOUR CAREER


    THEME: SOCIAL ISSUES
    Part 1:
    Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
    1.1
    1.2
    1.3
    1.4

    Achievement
    Optimistic
    Ambition
    Career

    1.5

    Pursue

    Part 2:
    Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
    notes.
    2.1 Set 1 (about achieving dream career): ambition study hard excellent results
    parents proud degree dream career happily
    2.2 Set 2 (about positive attitude): plan attitude hardworking focus time management
    organized achieve dream career

    Part 3:
    In conjunction with the Career Week, your school has organised a career fair to expose
    the students to the potential job prospects that they can pursue in the future. As the
    President of the Peer Coaching Club, you are asked to write an article for the school
    bulletin on what students should do to achieve their dream careers. Use the following
    notes to write your article:

    be specific about your dream


    set up your goals
    plan wisely
    proper time management
    look for an idol to drive your motivation
    put your dream into actions work for it
    study smart focus on your goals
    positive attitude optimistic
    be persistent
    circle of friends avoid negative influence
    set short term goals tests, examinations
    self-reflection review your progress
    prayers get blessings

    When writing the article, you should remember to:

    give a suitable title


    write your name
    use all the notes given
    elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting

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