SPM WRITING PAPER 1 NOTE FOR BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE GROUP

INTERMEDIATE &
BEGINNER GROUP

MEET & GREET
WRITING PAPER 1

BAHASA INGGERIS

Prepared by: Ms. Nor Atikah Binti Aznan

SMK Tengku Ibrahim, Setiu, Terengganu

REPORT

SECTION A: LIENTFTOERRMAL ARTICLE

DIRECTED FORMAL SPEECH
WRITING LETTER SPEECH





Credit: Mr. Eifham Syah, SMK Ayer Keroh

SOME TIPS ON SECTION A…

1. LENGTH OF THE ESSAY:
v Do not spend too much time on Section A.
vSpend only 45 minutes on it.
v Do not elaborate the given main ideas TOO MUCH.
v Use the ‘1+2’ formula; 1 main ideas followed by 2
elaborations.
v An essay that is TOO LONG tend to have TOO MANY
ERRORS.

BASIC FEATURES

SENTENCE CONNECTORS
SUBJECTS
MODALS
VERBS
CONTENT POINTS

On the First, After
other First of all, that,
hand,
Firstly, Furthermore,
However, Moreover,

So, SENTENCE Then,
hence, CONNECTOR Next,

S

Besides, Even though,
Besides Although,
Albeit,
that,
Lastly,
Other In addition, Finally,
than
that,

SUBJECT

SINGULAR PLURAL

- He, She, It - I, You, They, We
- The special programme, - The students

- Every school student - The active students
- The best student - All participants

- A successful student - The excited participants
-A special/honorable guest - Some students

- The spectacular view - 50 members of English Club
- Tan Sri Sulaiman, Miss

Melissa

Credit: Mr. Eifham Syah, SMK Ayer Keroh

COMMON MISTAKES:

v no subject in the sentence:

Examples:

go there… ✗ students go there… ✓

report to teacher ✗ They report to teacher... ✓

join hiking ✗ many students join hiking ✓

organised a trip ✗ SMK Setia organised a trip
✓

* Siapa yg buat perbuatan itu/ apa yg
berlaku?

WOULD WILL SHOULD
WILL NOT SHOULD NOT

NEED TO MODALS MUST
(kata kerja bantu) MUST NOT

HAVE TO CAN
CANNOT
COULD

Credit: Mr. Eifham Syah, SMK Ayer Keroh

COMMON MISTAKES:

v having ‘ing’ in a verb after modals:
Examples: Must doing… ✗ Must do… ✓

Should buying… ✗ Should buy… ✓
Can reading… ✗ Can read… ✓

Credit: Mr. Eifham Syah, SMK Ayer Keroh

COMMON MISTAKES:

v Spelling errors/Wrong usage of words:

‘Freind’ ‘Untill’
‘Scholl’ ‘I want to story about…’
‘Happyness’ ‘I see the television
‘Writed’ ‘Your sincerely’
‘i’ ‘Hye’
‘I want to story’ ‘Bussy’

*when vs. went *there vs. they

GO HELP LEARN
COMMON DISCOVER
TRAIN
PRACTICE VERBS TRY

BUILD PARTICIPATE
INVOLVE
IMPROVE JOIN
FIX DO

POLISH ORGANISE

TAKE STAY
GET

HAVE USE
SPEND

BEFORE WRITING

READ AND UNDERSTAND Q
(Bedah siasat soalan)

UNDERLINE KEYWORDS

DIRTY PAPER means IDEA IS FLOWING

STEP 1: WRITING
INTRODUCTION

Identify format

CHANGE PRONOUNS from the question..

Sample 1

PHRASES FROM QUESTION SENTENCE

You have been asked…. I have been asked

Your school organised My school organised
…give advice to your friend …. Give advice to you.
You decide to… I decide to…

Red à verbs

Sample 2 SENTENCE

PHRASE(TS’gFaRnOuMTrQiaUl)ESTION Red à verbs

Your friend wrote to you
telling that
He/she felt unhappy to join a
school camping.
Write a letter to him/her
to go camping.
Share with your friend the
benefits of joining a camping

And the challenges he/she
may face during the camping

Sample: INTRODUCTION

Prize-Giving Day
My school recently organized a Prize-Giving
Day. The Head Perfect was chosen as the Best
Student. I have been asked to write an article
about him for school magazine.

Red à verbs



SPM 2017

SPM 2018



STEP 2: WRITING
BODY- SENTENCES

Divide points in paragraph accordingly.
1 paragraph -3 @ 4 points
Type I : Points are given directly

Sample Type 1: Simple sentences Red à verbs

POINT SENTENCE SUBJECT MODAL VERB OBJECT
(S) (M) (V) (O)
CONNECTOR enjoy

C1 Firstly, You will nature

C2 you can join exciting activities

C3 you can also socialize with friends/schoolmates

C4 Also, you would learn survival skills

Sample Type 1: Compound sentences Red à verbs

POINT SENTENCE SUBJECT MODAL VERB OBJECT
- (S) (M) (V) (O)
CONNECTOR - are
There many challenges and obstacles during
However, - are camping.
limited water and mosquitos but I know
C9 The challenges is you’ll manage.
C11 Besides, you may face not allowed so don’t bring your phone.
Social media

Sample Type 1: Complex sentences

POINT SENTENCE SUBJECT MODAL VERB OBJECT
(S) (M) (V) (O)
CONNECTOR

C1 Firstly, you can enjoy nature in the jungle where it
C2 There are many will be a lifetime experience
exciting activities
to do when you join school
camping.

C3 Not only school camping also to with your friends who will
that, offers you the chance socialize help you there.

STEP 2: WRITING
BODY- SENTENCES

TYPE II - Points are not given directly. Students’
idea

Sample Type 1: Simple sentences Red à verbs

POINT SENTENCE SUBJECT MODAL VERB
(S) (M) (V)
C1 CONNECTOR is
(purpose) The purpose of the to find out why students
C2 survey is arrive late
(why) Arriving on time important because
C3
(when) The survey was on 27 July 2018
conducted

Sample Type 1: Compound sentences Red à verbs

POINT SENTENCE SUBJECT MODAL VERB OBJECT
(S) (M) (V) (O)
CONNECTOR

- There are many - given by students for being late.
C5,C6 reasons
The reasons - are waking up time and
C7 Besides, problem with transport.
students
- complained about distance from home
for arriving late.

Sample Type 1: Complex sentences

POINT SENTENCE SUBJECT MODAL VERB OBJECT
(S) (M) (V) (O)
CONNECTOR

C1 Firstly, according to the - said waking up time is the reason
survey, students why they are late

C2 Because of the can’t be on time to school.
transport issue, they

C3 Not only that, Students claimed that - arrive late to school.
distance from home
makes them

Credit: Mr. Eifham Syah, SMK Ayer Keroh

SOME TIPS ON WRITING

1. VARY YOUR SENTENCE STRUCTURES:
v Simple Structure
v Compound Structure
v Complex Structure

CONJUNCTION
(kata hubung)

F = For
A = And
N = Nor
B = But
O = Or
Y = Yet
S = So

STEP 3: ELABORATING
SENTENCES

• Use the 1+ 2 formula
v Given main point: ‘C1- be polite.’

Example:
The first tip is to be polite. People like it when we

are nice to everyone (reason). You can start by
saying sorry if you did any mistakes (example).

Red à verbs

Type of Elaboration

Type of elaboration Sample sentences

1. GIVING EXAMPLE - We had/have many interesting
activities. For example, ………….
- We had/have many interesting
activities. For instance, ………….
- We had/have many interesting activities
such as. ………….
- We had/have many interesting activities
like .………….

Red à verbs

Type of elaboration Sample sentences

2. GIVING REASON/ Only 38 students joined the camp.
This is because ………
Only 38 students participated in the
camp because ………
Only 38 participants attended the
camp due to ………..

3. SHARING FEELINGS We were exhausted but it was worth
it.
I’m really pleased/happy
It was a great event. I had so much
fun with my friends.

Red à verbs

Type of elaboration Sample sentences

4. GIVING COMMENTS/ -In my opinion,
OPINION - It’s a good point but I believe…
- I love the idea of camping.
5. DESCRIBING PEOPLE & -From my point of view,
TIME -I think,
-I urge the government to help ..
- Jogging is good for health but such physical
activity is not my cup of tea.

- YB Ahmad Zubedi came to the event for the
closing ceremony.
- We could see many parents, students and
teachers gathering in the hall.
- Excited students started the race around 9.00
am.
- The exciting event ended sharp at 4.30 pm.

Red à verbs

Type of Sample sentences
elaboration
SIGHT (mata)
6. DESCRIBING -I saw a lot of people gathering at the open hall.
SURROUNDING -The school looks lively with all the colourful decoration
USING 5 SENSES -The weather was scorching hot on that day.
- The couple danced barefoot on the grass.

SMELL (hidu)
-The students are drenched in sweat, making the hall
has unpleasant odor
-The smell of cooking from kitchen makes us hungry

TASTE (rasa)
-The chocolate tastes really sweet, with a hint of mint
flavour.
-The orange juice is a bit sour for me.

Red à verbs

Type of Sample sentences
elaboration
HEAR (dengar)
6. DESCRIBING -We could hear the crowd cheering from the school field. They
SURROUNDING gave their best cheer to the team
USING 5 SENSES -It was really noisy in the room, we cannot listen to the speech
clearly.
-Everyone was quite and attentive when the principal gave his
speech
-I heard Shila cried softly.
- He whispered underneath his breath, telling her she’s perfect
-Fattah screamed loudly.

TOUCH (sentuh)
-The road was slippery (licin). Many students fell and injured
themselves during the race.
-The evening dress is soft as feather.

Red à verbs

Sample 1: Elobarating sentences

POINT SENTENCE SUBJECT MODAL VERB OBJECT
(S) (M) (V) (O)
C9 CONNECTOR
The challenge you - is limited water
may face

Reason : This is because water is very limited in the jungle.
Opinion: You should save water. Don’t use too much water in washing dishes.

Sample 2: Elaborating sentences

POINT SENTENCE SUBJECT MODAL VERB OBJECT
(S) (M) (V) (O)
CONNECTOR

C1 Firstly, you can enjoy nature in the jungle when
you join camping.

Example: By joining camping, you can see the amazing flora and fauna.

Opinion: I’m sure you will love it and enjoy your time there.

Red à verbs

ELABORATING C.P

• C.P 1: enjoy nature
Sentence: Firstly, you can enjoy nature in the

jungle when you join camping

Elaboration 1:
You can see the amazing flora and fauna.(example)

Elaboration 2:

I’m sure you will love it and enjoy your time

there. (reason) Red à verbs

How it looks in writing…

Example:

Firstly, you can enjoy nature in the jungle when
you join camping. You can see the amazing flora
and fauna. I’m sure you will love it and enjoy your
time there.

Red à verbs

SAMPLE OF ELABORATION
(using 2 points)

Firstly, you can enjoy nature in the
jungle when you join camping. You can
see the amazing flora and fauna. I’m sure
you will love it and enjoy your time there.
Next, you can join exciting activities in
the camping. You can try jungle trekking,
kayaking and flying fox. It is going to be
an amazing experience.

STEP 3: WRITING
CONCLUSION

Write short sentences to end writing.

Type of sentences is different according to format of
writing.

STEP 3: WRITING
CONCLUSION

Write short sentences to end writing.
Type of sentences is different according to format of
writing.

Closing sentences

Format of writing Sample sentences

Formal letter Your cooperation on this matter is very much appreciated.

Informal letter I have to pen off now. I hope you will follow my advice. Until
Report next time.
Article Lastly, school should organize more programs like this in
future.
In conclusion, everyone should be a responsible neighbour.
This is to ensure the safety of neighbourhood.

Speech Thank you for listening to my talk.

Red à verbs

Sample

(report)

In conclusion, I hope school management will
take note on the issues and will improve the
program. From this event, students have the
chance to showcase their talent in sports.
Besides, it makes the relationship between
teachers and students becomes closer. Overall,
the event is successful.

Red à verbs

FOR
BEGINNER
WRITER.

A SAMPLE
OF MY
STUDENT’S
WORK

FAQ
SPM EDITION

v Can I use pencil for my essay?
Don’t.Ever.Use.Pencil.
v Do examiners really count the words in our scripts/essays?
Do you think they have time to have another headache? Reading piles of essay is enough of a torture for them. Their
experience could tell if you didn’t write enough.

v Can I memorize an essay for section B?
If you plan to fail the paper. Yes, please. Examiners will analyze and compare the consistency of the scripts in Section A & B.
They know one when they see one.

v How can I be a good writer?
Read a lot. We need you to have a broad spectrum of knowledge and vocabulary in writing a good script of essay. Maturity
of thought and creative lines in writing will amuse them.

v Is it okay if I ‘read’ the dictionary for vocab?
Many teachers still read online dictionary and note good vocabulary to this day. Proudly, I am one of those nerds.

v What do you recommend for good reading materials?
Flash news on social media. Keep updated with social issues around you. They could be great materials for idea and
inspiration in writing. 2020 really is the epitome of many unexpected twists and turns in life.

v SPM is few months away; Can you teach me so that I can get A in my English?
Manage your files and notes. Great organizing skill is part of the strategy to ace the paper. Compile notes and sample of
answers as many as you can. Practice doing your own exam. Also, it’s never too late to compile all the vocabulary and
phrases to be used in writing.

A “HARD WORK NEVER BETRAYS”

for English BEST OF LUCK!
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