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Directed writing
Speech
Formal letter

Talk

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The teacher advisor of the History Club is organizing a study trip. She has suggested either a
visit to the State Museum or a historical site. Using the information in the table below, write a
talk about the two places to help the members decide where they should go.
State Museum A’Famosa, Melaka
Distance 10 km 160 km
Duration One day Two days and one night
Accommodation None Hotel
Package tour RM10 RM100
Transport School bus Tour bus

In your talk you should:

 describe all the details of the two trips
 suggest one benefit the students will get from the trip
 state which trip you think is more suitable

Essay Outline
Introduction To talk about the two places suggested for a study trip
Content point Elaboration Example
C1 Famous building in our area and it is A lot of historical artifacts kept in
State Museum about 10 kilometres from our school this building

C2 Accommodation is not required The journey to the museum takes

One-day trip about 15 minutes
C3 Accommodation is not required Go in the morning and come back
No overnight in the afternoon
stay
C4 Bus fare, breakfast and lunch
RM10 per
person
C5 We can easily move from one place to A school bus will also allow more
School bus another people to participate

C6 160 kilometres from school and a Symbolic structure, forts and

A’Famosa renowned historical site cannons dated since the 15th
Melaka century
C7 Start the trip on Saturday morning and Melaka is quite far so we have to
Two-day and come back on Sunday afternoon be better
one-night trip
C8 The hotel room will be on a sharing Four people in one room
Spend a night at basis
a hotel
C9 Transportation, accommodation, food

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RM100 per and entry ticket

person
C10 More gratifying Air-conditioning and spacious seat
Tour bus
C11 Would not bother visiting a historical Most of us would rather go to the
Own idea site during our holidays beach or water park
(Prefer
A’Famosa
Melaka)
C12 A piece of history Be immersed in its story and
Own idea mesmerized as its significant
(Experienced
first-hand)
Conclusion Both places have their advantages and disadvantages
Hope Choose a place that would give you the most knowledgeable and pleasant
experience

Sample Essay
Good morning to ______________________________________________. Thank you
for your attendance at today’s meeting. Before we discuss the agenda for today, I would like to
talk about the study trip suggested by our teacher. There are two places to choose, either the
State Museum or the A’Famosa in Melaka.
First of all, the ____________________ c1 is one of the (elaboration) _____________
_________________________________________________ (example) ___________________
______________________. Since this a _____________________________c2, (elaboration)
___________________________________ (example). The journey to the museum takes about
15 minutes. We will ________________________________ c3 at any (elaboration) hostel or
hotel. (example) We can go in the morning and come back in the afternoon. The cost of the
package tour is ____________________________ c4, which is inclusive of (elaboration) bus
fare, breakfast and lunch. we will ___________________________________ c5 for this trip so
that (elaboration) we can easily move from one place to another. (example) A school bus will
also allow more people to participate.
On the other hand, ______________________________ (elaboration) is about 160
kilometers away and a renowned historical site. It has (example) symbolic structures, fort and
cannons dated since the 15th century. Due to its distance, this will be a _____________________

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____________________ c7. (elaboration) We will start the trip on Saturday morning and come
back on Sunday afternoon. (example) Melaka is quite far so we have to be better prepared. We
will ___________________________________ c8. (elaboration) The room will be on a sharing
basis meaning; (example) four people will be put up in one room. A reasonable package tour of
___________________________ c9 will be charged. (elaboration) It includes transportation,
accommodation, food and entry tickets to the place we are going to visit. We will travel in a
__________________________ c10 which is (elaboration) more gratifying with its (example)
air-conditioning and spacious seat.
Taking everything into consideration, _______________________________________
_____________________________ c11 because (elaboration) I think many of us would not
bother visiting a historical site during our holidays. (example) Most of us would rather go to the
beach or water part. Furthermore, going to A’Famosa will allow us to
______________________________________ c12 (elaboration) piece of history, (example) be
immersed in its story and mesmerized at its significance.
(Conclusion) In conclusion, both places have their advantages and disadvantages. I
would choose the A’Famosa because it might instil a sense of patriotism amongst the students
knowing what the fortress was for. I hope you will choose a place that would give you the most
knowledgeable and pleasant experience. Thank you.

Section A: Directed Writing

Your teacher is organising a study trip. She has suggested either a visit to a television factory or
a trip to a tea plantation. Using the information in the table below, write a talk to persuade your
classmates to choose one of the two trips.

In your talk, you should:

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 describe all the details of the two trips

 state which trip you think is more suitable
 suggest one thing students will learn from the top

DM Television Factory SL Tea Plantation

How long? 2 km 250 km
How long? One day Two days and one night
Where to stay? Not needed Hotel
How much? No cost RM100
Transport? No School bus

When writing the talk, you must:

 use an appropriate greeting
 state the purpose of the talk
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed
 use an appropriate closing

Formal Letter
You frequently visit the district library in your area. You are not satisfied with the facilities.
Write a letter to the head librarian to complain about your dissatisfaction and give suggestions
on how to improve the facilities.
Use the notes below to write your letter.
Dissatisfaction: Suggestion:
 Books are not organised according to  Reorganise the books according to
title and genres titles and genres
 Book racks are old, broken and  Old and broken book racks should be

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unsafe repaired
 Insufficient facilities for the disabled  Accessibility for disabled should be
 Limited places for self-study upgraded
 No computer or internet access  Suggestion 1 (give your own idea)
 Suggestion 2 (give your own idea)

When writing the letter, you remember to;

 lay out the letter correctly (addresses, date, salutation, title, closing)
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed

Essay Outline
Introduction To complain about the unsatisfactory facilities in the library
Content point Elaboration Example
C1 Difficult to find what you want Have to search on all book racks
Dissatisfaction
Books are not
organised according to
tittles or genres
C2 Unsafe to users Unstable and could break causing
Book racks are old, the books to fall onto the user’s
broken and unsafe head
C3 Difficulty manoeuvring their Damaged ramps and narrow alleys
Insufficient facilities wheelchair
for the disabled
C4 Only 5 carrel tables in the Unappealing to students who want
Limited places for library to study privately
self-study
C5 Creates problems when it The library is inconvenient with
No computer or comes to finding information no internet access and is waste of
internet access in books and doing research time going there
C6 Aids users greatly When searching for references
Suggestion:
Reorganise the books
according to titles and
genres
C7 Safety should always be the Donation drive or request
Old and broken racks top priority financial aid from city council
should be repaired
C8 Broken ramp needs to be Access to reading materials
Insufficient facilities mended, specialised area be without difficulty
for the disabled allocated

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C9 More carrels, discussion rooms More students would frequent the

(Own idea) for group study library
More facilities for
self-study
C10 A room equipped with Make it easier for students doing
(Own idea) computer and internet access research
Computer and internet
asses
Conclusion A decent library greatly helps public spiritedness and people would
feel more wholesome in a community.
Hope I hope this issues and suggestions would not go unnoticed

Sample Essay

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___________________,
Unsatisfactory Facilities in ________________________________
I am one of the frequent users of the ___________________________________, and I find that
some of the facilities provided are unsatisfactory.
2. First of all, (content 1)
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__________________. This makes it (elaboration) _______________________________. If I
want a specific book (example) _______________________________. Moreover, (content
2/elaboration/example)
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3. Furthermore, (content 3) ___________________________________________________
People in wheelchair will have (elaboration)
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____________________ because (example)
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____________________. Another point to consider is, (content 4)
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______________________________ as there are (elaboration)
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Students would find (example)
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4. The librarians, with some help from volunteers could (content 6)

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_______________________________________ (elaboration) which would
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________________ (example) when ___________________________________ (content 7)
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(elaboration) _______________________________________________. We can either do a
(example) _____________________________________________________________________
5. Moreover (content 8)
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__________________________ so they can (example)
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___________. In addition, (content 9) ________________________________________ such
as (elaboration) _________________________________________________________
(example)
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______________________________________________ (content 10/elaboration/example)
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6. (Conclusion) To conclude,
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________________________. I hope
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Thank you.

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Section A: Directed Writing

Recently, there have been many stray dogs in your neighbourhood. These dogs are fierce, and
you are worried about the safety of the residents, especially the young children in your housing
area. As a concerned resident, you have decided to write a letter to your local council
complaining about these dogs. Use the notes below to help you.

 Problems
o the presence of stray dogs in the locality
o dirty dogs, have sores on their bodies
o infected dogs may spread diseases
o the dogs are attacking passers-by, run towards motorbikes
o school children have been beaten, afraid to walk and cycle
anymore
o ruin the cleanliness and neatness of the area
o the dogs push down dustbins, tear up rubbish bags
o the residents have a hard time cleaning the mess
o the roads and alleys are dirt and smelly, attract flies, rats and
other pests

 Suggestions
o the dogs must be caught and taken away
o own suggestion 1
o own suggestion 2

When writing you letter, you should remember to:

 lay out the letter correctly (addresses, date, salutation, title, closing)
 use all the notes given
 add own points when needed

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Continuous
writing
Factual
Descriptive

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FACTUAL ESSAY ___________________________________

CHARACTERISTI
CS OF FACTUAL
ESSAY ___________________________________
TIPS ON HOW TO
WRITE A
FACTUAL ESSAY ___________________________________
By Nabila A Hadi

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CHARACTERISTICS OF FACTUAL ___________________________________

ESSAY
• Factual essay is also known as expository ___________________________________
essay – it allows writers to explore a topic or a
current issue
• The information and facts are presented in a
___________________________________
clear and logical manner
• Writers only have to present the facts and ___________________________________
NOT personal opinion – this is the different
between factual and argumentative
___________________________________

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• It requires formal style of writing – writers
should avoid slang or dialogue
• It should be written in 3rd person voice ___________________________________
• Writer should be able to prove reader that the
information is credible and trustworthy ___________________________________
• Concrete examples which are recent and
relevant are required
___________________________________

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TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE A FACTUAL ___________________________________

ESSAY
• Read and understand the question. ___________________________________
Example: SPM 2014, factual essay question
- Why are animals important to human beings?
This is a f/e because it proposes general
___________________________________
statement.
Writers DO NOT require to make a STAND – as in
argumentative essay – only have to present the
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fact about the importance of animals to human
beings
___________________________________

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• Brainstorm the ideas – Examples:
-any reasons why animals are important
-what are their contribution to us
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-how do animals help us in our daily lives
• The brainstormed ideas can be listed out as ___________________________________
many as the writer want in a CIRCLE MAP then
choose 3 or 4 MAIN IDEAS
• Brainstorm for SUPPORTING DETAILS – what ___________________________________
are the explanation suitable for your main
ideas
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• Circle map

Entertainment ___________________________________
Companionship
Services

Animals are Experiment

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important to
human being?
Beauty nature

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God’s Creation
Food

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• Organize the points from most important to
least important
1. Companionship
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-pets relieve stress
-teach/train us to be responsible ___________________________________
- Accompany those who are lonely or alone
Example – keep a dog to ensure security or cat
because it is lovable)
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Consolidation – avoid loneliness and be caring
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2. Food
-protein which is important for muscle
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Example:
-meat – from cattle like cow, pig and buffalo
-milk – from goat and cow which are widely ___________________________________
used to feed the baby as well as the adult
Consolidation – human beings need animals ___________________________________
food

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3. Services
-animals works in many field and industries
Example – the elephants are needed in logging ___________________________________
area to help people to lift up heavy lumbers
- bulls, cows and buffaloes are still used in some
countries to help farmers working on their ___________________________________
lands
- Shepard dog is trained to control the sheep in
the farm ___________________________________
Consolidation: animals are strong, intelligent
and dependable
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4. Experiment:
- In science laboratories around the world ___________________________________
- To test the effectiveness of certain chemicals
product as well as medicine
Example: ___________________________________
-white mice and frog are used for Biology
students in order to learn some important part
and function of the bodies ___________________________________
Consolidation: - nothing could ever replace
animals to be used in the experiments.
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Lets rock! ___________________________________

The introduction
Animals play an ___________________________________
important role in our Thesis statement

lives. Animals provide

companionship, service, Main points ___________________________________
food as well as being used
in experiments. This essay
will explain how animals ___________________________________
have contributed to our Outlined sentence

livelihood, followed by
reasonable conclusion. ___________________________________

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3@4 main points = 3@4 paragraphs
Every paragraph should have : ___________________________________
• Topic sentence
• Supporting details ___________________________________
• Example
• Concluding sentence
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First main body paragraph
Some animals like dogs and
cats are great companions. Human
Topic sentence ___________________________________
have kept animals as pets for a long 1st supporting
time because they comfort and detail
entertain us. Research has shown
that keeping pets helps reduce stress
and anxiety. There is nothing more Example
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soothing than coming home from a
stressful day to have our pets greets
us at the door. Keeping pets also
2nd supporting
teaches us how to be caring and
responsible for others. Keeping a pet
is a big responsibility yet rewarding
detail ___________________________________
at the same time. Without animals
as pets, we may lack compassion and Conclusion
feel lonely.
___________________________________

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Second main body paragraph
Animals are also important because they ___________________________________
do work for us. There are many fields and
industries that still require the service of
animals. Large animals like horses and buffaloes
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are used on farms to plough the fields and pull
carts. Dogs are trained as guards and aides for ___________________________________
the blind. Without their strength and
intelligence, we might not be able to complete
certain tasks on our own. ___________________________________

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Third main body paragraph
Animals are also a source of food for us. As ___________________________________
we all know, meat is rich in protein, which is
important for muscle growth. Before humans
learned how to farm, we hunted animals as ___________________________________
main source of protein.. Nowadays, we still rely
on animals for meat. For example, some animals
like cattle and poultry are bred in farms so that ___________________________________
we have a consistent source of protein. Without
animals, we would not be able to survive as a
species. ___________________________________

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Conclusion
There is no denying Reaffirmation of the issue
that animals have (the importance of animals
to human beings)
___________________________________
contributed a lot to our
comfort and livelihood.
Without animals as Summarisation of content
companions, work partners
and source of food, human
points
Highlight the importance of ___________________________________
animals WITHOUT adding
beings might not have new points
achieved what they have
now. Hence, we should
appreciate what animals
Ended with concluding
sentence ___________________________________
have done for us and tend
them with love and care.
___________________________________

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List of SPM factual essays
2018 – some people complain that they have no ___________________________________
free time. Discuss why it is so and suggest how they
could use their time better.
2017 - If you had the opportunity to move to
another part of Malaysia, where would you choose ___________________________________
to live? Explain your choice.
2016 - What is the best way for teenagers to stay fit
and healthy? (health) ___________________________________
2015 - Why is having good neighbours important?
(people)
___________________________________

___________________________________

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Truancy is a never ending issue that happen in

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school nowadays.
Discuss the reason why it so and how teachers ___________________________________
should overcome this problem.

___________________________________

___________________________________

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Question: Truancy is a never ending issue that happen in school nowadays.

Discuss the reason why it so and how teachers should overcome this problem.
Draft the essay in the table provided:

Introduction Complete paragraph

Thesis statement:

Main points:
1.

2.

3.

Main point 1:

Topics sentence:

Example:

Topic sentence:

Example:

Main point 2:

Topics sentence:

Example:

Topic sentence:

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Example:

Main point 3:

Topics sentence:

Example:

Topic sentence:

Example:

Conclusion
Reaffirm the thesis statement/issue

Summarize the main points

Concluding sentence

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Comprehension
& summary

Section C
[25 marks]
[Time suggested : 50 minutes]

Questions 26 to 31 are based on the following passage.

1 All kinds of celebrations are going on around the world to create awareness
about tigers. Unfortunately, deep in the Malayan rainforest, there are no

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celebrations. It is just another day as the future of my tribe and fellow forest
dwellers seem grim.
2 I wanted to make my day a bit cheerful by hoping to have a sambar deer for 5
lunch but I have not spotted one in weeks. I have to settle for a goat which isn’t a
favourite dish on a festive day in the jungle. As I finish my simple meal and survey
the jungle around me, a shiver runs down my spine when I see the near emptiness of
my surroundings. It makes me think how one species is driving biodiversity loss at
an unprecedented rate. Man’s reckless actions are leaving devastating impacts on 10
this fragile planet.
3 My tribe, the iconic Malayan Tiger that is known as king of the tropical jungle,
is fast disappearing along with the other forest dwellers. In fact, in my lifetime I
have seen the Sumatran rhinoceros fade into extinction in the Malayan peninsula. I
have been told that during my forefathers’ era, we too had the Javan rhinoceros but 15
they were driven to extinction in the 1930s by merciless game hunting when this
land was ruled by people from a far-off country.
4 The fate of the Sumatran rhino is a sad story. It evokes many emotions in me –
anger, sadness, sense of loss and depression. They were driven to extinction
probably because of change in land use, poaching and lack of knowledge. As I 20
reminisce about my Javan and Sumatran rhino friends, the fate of my own tribe
comes to my mind. In fact, I have just come back after roaming the forest and it’s
scary that I have not met any of my buddies for quite a while. I hope they are fine.
5 We, tigers have been hunted by man relentlessly. We are also being poached
mercilessly for our body parts which are being processed into luxury decorative 25
items and medicinal remedies.
6 My wise grandfather told me that in the 1970s there were about 3,000 of us
gracefully roaming in the Malayan peninsula. Now, only 10 percent of that number
remains. If there is no action taken by the relevant authorities to save us, I am
certain my tribe will be at the brink of extinction in peninsular Malaysia by 2030. I 30
pray this does not happen.
7 The forest spirit has urged me to be optimistic on this auspicious day. I am sure
since Malaysia’s football team is named after us and one prominent bank also uses
us on their logo, Malaysians will not let us fade from this land. I am not being self-
centred in asserting the need to save my tribe. We, tigers are an umbrella species. 35
Saving us saves biodiversity, the ecosystem and all my fellow forest dwellers. This
in return ensures the continued ecosystem services which man heavily relies on for
their well-being and material progress. I hope man realises we are all connected in
this fragile web of life and that conservation is development too.
8 I end this lengthy roar by extending my appreciation for the continued efforts 40
taken by the government, NGO’s and other stakeholders in trying to save us and the
flora and fauna of this beautiful country. On behalf of my tribe, I salute all of you. It
is our hope that we will continue to roam this land forever. Happy Tiger’s Day!

26 From paragraph 1, why is the celebration for Tiger’s Day held?

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…………………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

27 From paragraph 2,

(a) what did the tiger have for lunch?

……………………………………………………………………………………….[1 mark]

(b) who does the one species refer to?

………………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

28 (a) From paragraph 3, which word means ancestors?

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(b) From paragraph 4, state two reasons that have caused the Sumatran rhinos cease to exist.

(i)………………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

(ii)………………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

29 (a) From paragraph 5, why are tigers hunted?

………………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

(b) From paragraph 6, what could possibly save the tigers?

………………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

30 What do you think the tiger feels of its future? Give one reason.

Feeling : ………………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

Reason : ……………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………[1 mark]

31 The Malayan tiger and other forest dwellers face a grim future.

Based on the passage, write a summary on the problems faced by the Malayan tiger and other
animals.

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original
meaning.

Your summary must

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 be in continuous writing form (not note form)

 use materials from line 5 to 26
 not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below.

Begin your summary as follows:

The tiger wanted to have a sambar deer for lunch …
[15 marks]

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MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION C

Answers for Questions 26 to 30

Q.NU EXPECTED ANSWER ALLOW DON’T ALLOW

M
26 to create awareness about tigers to create awareness All kinds of
about tigers =1 celebrations … about
tigers = 0
27 a) goat to settle for goat =1 I had to settle…jungle
b) man mankind/human =0
being/human = 1
28 a) forefathers

b) i) change in land use

ii) poaching
iii) lack of knowledge
(any two)
29 a) for their body parts being poached (pronoun ‘we’ and
mercilessly for their ‘our’ cannot be used)
body parts =1

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b) action taken by the relevant If there is no…them = If there is … 2030 = 0

authorities 1
30 Possible answers:

Feelings : optimistic/fearful/worried/ scared

Reason: might become extinct/ there is chance to live

(Any other plausible feelings with logical reason

SUMMARY CONTENT
C1 have not spotted one in weeks
C2 goat is not a favourite dish
C3 surrounding is empty
C4 biodiversity loss at an unprecedented rate
C5 man’s reckless action
C6 tigers fast disappearing
C7 other forest dwellers
C8 Sumatran rhino fade into extinction
C9 change in land use
C10 poaching
C11 lack of knowledge
C12 tigers have been hunted by man relentlessly
C13 being poached for body parts
Note :

 The pronoun I should be changed to third person.

 If the candidate uses the pronoun I, penalise the first content mark.

Novel
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PLAN YOUR ANSWER :

NOTE: You are required to use your higher order thinking skills (HOTS) when answering the
question on the novel. So, you need to be systematic and organised in your approach.

PARAGRAPH ANSWER
1 INTRODUCTION + THESIS
STATEMENT
2 POINT 1 + EVIDENCE +
JUSTIFICATION
3 POINT 2 + EVIDENCE +
JUSTIFICATION
4 POINT 3 + EVIDENCE +
JUSTIFICATION
5 CONCLUSION + REFLECTION

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Point 1 Point 2 Point 3

Evidence Evidence Evidence

Justification Justification Justification

NOTE: As you read the question, highlight/underline the key words.

EXAMPLE:
Choose ONE character that has undergone some major changes in his/her life. Describe the
changes and support each change with evidence from the novel.

Character

Change 1 Change 2 Change 3

Evidence Evidence Evidence

Justification Justification Justification

Example:
DAWAN

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After she won the

more more more
POINTS : determined courageous mature scholarship

EVIDENCE :
to further her approaches thinks about
studies in the the old monk her future & how
city & her father to help her family

JUSTIFICATION :
To emphasize She needs to To improve the
on the equality convince others life of her family
of education about her & to get out of
(not only for boys) ability poverty

Based on the given points, try to write your answer. The introductory paragraph is already done
for you.

PARAGRAP Based on the novel “Sing to the Dawn” by Minfong Ho, the character that has
H1 undergone some major changes in her life is Dawan. She is a poor Thai village girl,
aged 14 years old, who won a scholarship to study in the city. After winning the
scholarship, Dawan has become more determined, courageous and mature in trying
to pursue her dreams.
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H4

PARAGRAP So, based on the evidence from the novel that I have given, it really proves that
Dawan has changed for the better. I wish I could be determined, courageous and

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H5 mature like Dawan, to be successful in my studies and in my life.

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NOW LETS TRY!
Question 1:
With reference to the novel you have studied, describe one problem faced by the main character. Give
your opinion about the way the problem was solved. (SPM 2018)

Character’s problem

Way it was solved 1 Way it was solved 2 Way it was solved 3

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Conclusion

Question 2:
With reference to the novel you have studied, suggest one character who you think is a good role model
for teenagers. Briefly describe the character and give reasons for your choice. (SPM 2015)

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