PT3 ENGLISH ANSWERING TECHNIQUES
In the PT3 assessment for writing, there
are 2 parts.
Part 1
SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE
Part 2
NOTE EXPANSION
Let me explain about…
NOTE EXPANSION
What should I write?
HELP!
Do not worry. I will try
to explain as best I can.
NOTE EXPANSION
Part 2
[20 marks]
You should spend about 35 minutes in this part.
In your class, you have been talking about celebrations. In about 120
words, write an essay about a celebration you enjoy. You may use
the notes below to help you.
Why you celebrate it
Where you go How you feel
A celebration You Enjoy
When you celebrate it In your cla Who you celebrate with
What you do
Step 1 : Read the question carefully and underline
the keywords. Decide the tense your are going to use.
Step 2 : Number the questions given in the bubble map
according to the sequence of your answer.
Step 3 : The sequence should be grouped into these
categories – Introduction, body & conclusion.
Step 4 : Elaborate each question by giving 2/3 more points.
Step 5 : Start writing. Use connectors, adjectives, phrasal
verbs, idioms and different sentence structures to make
your essay interesting.
Further explanation… NEXT
Step 1 : Read the question carefully and underline the
keywords. Decide the tense your are going to use.
In your class, you have been talking about celebrations. In
about 120 words, write an essay about a celebration you
enjoy. You may use the notes below to help you.
Where you go Why you celebrate it
How you feel
A celebration You Enjoy
When you celebrate it In your cla Who you celebrate with
What you do
Tense? Present
Step 2 : Number the questions given in the bubble map
according to the sequence of your answer.
In your class, you have been talking about celebrations. In
about 120 words, write an essay about a celebration you
enjoy. You may use the notes below to help you.
4 2Where you go Why you celebrate it 6How you feel
A celebration You Enjoy
1 5When you celebrate it In your cla 3Who you celebrate with
What you do
Think
Don’t worry if
your sequence is
different…
Step 3 : The sequence should be grouped into these
categories – Introduction, body & conclusion.
4 2Where you go Why you celebrate it 6How you feel
A celebration You Enjoy
1 5When you celebrate it What you do 3Who you celebrate with
1 When you In your cla INTRODUCTION
celebrate it -1st paragraph
2 Why you
celebrate it
3 Who you 4 5Where you What you BODY
celebrate go do -2nd / 3rd / 4th
with paragraph
6 How you feel CONCLUSION
-5th paragraph
Step 4 : Elaborate each question by giving 2/3 more points.
INTRODUCTION - 1st paragraph Answer question 1 and 2
Q1 answer - every year
elaboration - All school throughout Malaysia celebrate Teacher’s Day
Q2 answer - to show our appreciation
- to honour our teachers
elaboration - Work hard and motivate
- Our advisors aInnydouor uclar guidance
BODY - 2nd / 3rd / 4th paragraph Answer question 3, 4 and 5
Q3, 4 & 5 answer - most schools
- a celebration (Point 1) held in school hall
elaboration - Principal deliver speech
- Performances from students
- Traditional dances, songs and short sketch
Q5 answer - gift (Point 2)
elaboration - flowers, presents and other tokens
Q3, 4 & 5 answer - a party (Point 3)
elaboration - Refreshments served for students and teachers in class
CONCLUSION -5th paragraph Answer for question 5
Q6 answer - joyous atmosphere
- good time
- unforgettable experience
Step 4 : Start writing. Use connectors, adjectives, phrasal
verbs, idioms and different sentence structures to make your
essay interesting.
INTRODUCTION Answer question 1 and 2
Every year, all schools throughout Malaysia celebrate
Teacher’s Day. Teacher’s Day is held to show our appreciation to
teachers who work hard and motivate us to excel in our studies. It is
a celebration to honour our beloved teachers who are our advisors
and our guidance.
BODY Answer question 3, 4and 5, (3 points)
First of all, in most schools, on 16 May, a celebrate (Point 1) is
held in the school hall. The principal will deliver a speech followed
by performances from students. They entertain the teachers with
traditional dances, lovely songInayonudr clafunny short sketches. Besides,
students will show up with gifts (Point 2) of flowers, presents and
other tokens. Next, a party (Point 3) with light refreshments are
served out in the class for both students and teachers .
CONCLUSION Answer for question 5
Eventually, the whole school is in a joyous atmosphere.
(Simple sentence) Everyone has a whale of time. Teacher’s Day
celebration is truly an unforgettable experience that will always be in
our memories. (Complex sentence)