PROGRAM TEKNIK MENJAWAB

(FASA 1, 2016)

BAHASA INGGERIS SPM

KERTAS 1

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MOHAMAD BASRI HAMZAH
B.Ed. (Hons.) TESOL, Manchester; M.S. (Edu. Tech.), UPM
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Halaman 2
Halaman 3
Directed Writing

1. Letter
2. Talk (Speech)
3. Article
4. Report
 General Guide
1. Read the question carefully.
2. Identify what you must do.
3. Plan your essay.
4. Include an introduction and a conclusion
paragraph.
5. Use all content points given.
6. Use the points in the order given
to avoid missing any point.
7. Convey one point at a time.
8. Elaborate on each point given.
9. Include your own points if you are
asked to.
10. Write neatly.
 Common mistakes

1. Poor time management. Spend not more

than 45 minutes on this question.

2. Do not write too much.

3. Do not use informal language.

4. Use correct punctuation.

5. Have proper paragraphs.

Continuous Writing

1. Narrative
2. Descriptive
3. Expository
4. Reflective
5. Argumentative
6. Open Essays
 Before you start
1. Have a plan.
2. Jot down your ideas.
3. Get ideas from
- your own experience
- other people’s experience
- books, magazines, etc.
4. Put ideas in order
- the most important first
- less important later
5. Have a composition outline
- introduction, body and conclusion
 How to start
1. Make sure the introduction is clear,
precise and effective.

2. The introduction states the theme.

3. It tells the reader what to expect.

4. An interesting introduction helps to

arouse the reader’s interest.
 Ways of starting

1. Ask a question (and give an answer)

2. Use newspaper headlines
3. Use dialogue or direct speech
4. Give an opinion
5. Relate a story
6. Give a quotation
7. Give a definition of the topic
or state a fact about the topic
 Examples of starting

Topic: Road Accidents in Malaysia

 Topic: Road Accidents in Malaysia

1. Question and Answer

Why do road accidents happen? Are the majority of

accidents in Malaysia caused by the careless driver or are
they caused by something that the driver cannot
control? Studies by the Road Transport Department
show that more than 90 per cent of accidents are caused
by the carelessness of the driver.
 Topic: Road Accidents in Malaysia

2. Use newspaper headlines

Four killed in car-bus collision

Six die as car plunges into ravine
Baby killed, two injured in crash

Not a single day passes without headlines like these

appearing in our newspapers. Our newspapers are filled
with road accidents statistics and fatalities. Efforts are
being taken by the authorities to reduce the number of
accidents.
 Topic: Road Accidents in Malaysia

3. Use dialogue

“I bet I can ride faster than you”, said Mat to his friend,
Harris.
“Okay. I’ll race you to the bridge. Whoever gets there
first is the winner”, replied Harris.
The stupidity of the situation hits us. It is a race without
cause. It is a blind challenge. It shows immaturity on
the part of the boys. Adults too, are caught in same
situations. Instead of saying “no”, they give in to such
challenges. Such negative mentality should be erased in
the minds of drivers to reduce road accidents.
 Topic: Road Accidents in Malaysia

4. Give an opinion

Malaysian drivers are selfish and inconsiderate. They do

not care about road safety. Once they are on the road,
they break every traffic rule, they speed and behave like
kings of the road.
 Topic: Road Accidents in Malaysia

5. Give a quotation

“It saddens me to see that the number of road accidents

in constantly on the rise. Each year sees an increase in
the number of accidents especially during the festive
season.” These are the words of our Prime Minister,
Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
 Topic: Road Accidents in Malaysia

6. State a fact about the topic

The number of accidents is constantly on the rise. From

a mere 73,250 accidents in 2009, the number of
accidents has increased to 215,987 in 2013. This almost
three-fold increase in the number of accidents is
shocking. It calls for urgent measures.
 BAHASA INGGERIS SPM
KERTAS 1
PROGRAM TEKNIK MENJAWAB
(FASA 2, 2016)