DW 101 Module

SMKDSA English Language Panel

Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

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DW QUESTION TALK Ref: Selangor B, 2016
D–5 (Sharing Information)

Your school is celebrating Reading Month. To encourage the other students to read more
books, you have been asked to give a talk to them about the benefits of reading.

Use the notes below when to write your talk:

THE BENEFITS OF READING

Fiction Non-Fiction

 inexpensive entertainment  increase memory
 see from different perspective  variety of new knowledge
 expands vocabulary  [give your own idea]
 reduce stress and anxiety
 improve problem solving skills
 help understand others

 conversation skills
 enhance creativity
 [give your own idea]

When writing the talk, you must remember to:

 greet your audience
 mention the purpose of your talk
 include all the notes given
 give two other benefits
 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.

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SMKDSA English Language Panel

Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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SMKDSA English Language Panel

DW QUESTION TALK Ref: Perak, 2009
D–6 (Sharing Tips/Giving Advice)

You attended a programme organised by the Consumer Association on ‘How We Can Save
Water’ so you have been asked to share the tips you learnt with other students during weekly
assembly.

Write out the talk based on the notes given below:

Water Usages Ways to Save Water

 brush teeth  turn off tap
 bath  use shower
 water plants  collect rain water
 washing machine  only with full load
 cleaning  reuse water
 [Give your own idea]  [Give your own idea]

When writing out what you plan to say, you should remember to:

 address the audience
 introduce the topic of the talk
 use all the points given
 end the talk appropriately
 give your own ideas when needed

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.

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SMKDSA English Language Panel

Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

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SMKDSA English Language Panel

DW QUESTION TALK Ref: Penang, 2016
D–7 (Sharing Tips/Giving Advice)

You attended a seminar on heat wave organised by the local Health Department. You have
been asked to give a talk during a weekly assembly to share on tips to cope with the hot
weather you learnt from the seminar.

Use the notes below to write your talk:

What to do?
 stay indoors
 wear appropriate clothing
 apply sunblock lotion

What to avoid?
 outdoor activities

Common symptoms Treatments
 heat exhaustion  wet towels on the head
 dehydration  lots of fluids
 tiredness  lots of rest
 (give your own idea)  (give your own idea)

When writing the talk, you must remember to:

 greet your audience
 mention the purpose of your talk
 include all the notes given
 give two other
 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.

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SMKDSA English Language Panel

Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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DW QUESTION TALK Ref: Melaka, 2007
D–8 (Giving Advice/Raising Awareness)

Road accidents among teenagers have increased over the years. Your school has decided to
launch a campaign to raise awareness among students of the need to be more responsible on
the road. As the President of the Road Safety Club, you are asked to give a talk to the students
on road safety.

Write out the talk based on the notes given below:

Reasons for accidents

 Reckless motorists
 Not following traffic rules
 Illegal racing
 Tiredness
 Modified vehicles
 [Give your own idea]

Suggestions to reduce accidents

 Be responsible on the road
 Summons to traffic offenders
 Speed limit
 Rest
 Scheduled maintenance
 [Give your own idea]

When writing out what you plan to say, you should remember to:

 address the audience
 introduce the topic of the talk
 use all the points given
 end the talk appropriately
 give your own ideas when needed

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.

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SMKDSA English Language Panel

Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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DW QUESTION TALK Ref: Melaka, 2015
D–9 (Giving Advice/Raising Awareness)

Obesity has been on the rise with more and more and young people becoming obese. Your
school has decided to launch a ‘Health Week’ to raise awareness among students about the
need to be more health conscious. As a member of the school’s organising committee, you
have been asked to give a talk on keeping fit.

Write out your talk using the information given below.

Reasons Suggestions

 improper eating habits  fixed time for meal
 too much fast food  count your calories
 sugary drinks  reduce sugar and fat intake
 excessive calories  plenty of plain water
 lack of exercise
 sedentary lifestyle

When writing your talk, you must remember to:

 address your audience
 introduce the topic of the talk
 use all the notes given
 add two more suggestions
 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.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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SMKDSA English Language Panel

DW QUESTION TALK Ref: SBP, 2012
D – 10 (Giving Advice/Raising Awareness)

Every year, haze has become a serious problem in our country. As the head of the Youth
Doctors Club, you were asked by the teacher advisor to give a talk during the opening
ceremony of Science and Mathematics week.

Use the following notes to write your talk:

What is it?

 dust and smoke particles in air
 poor air quality

Causes

 forest fires
 open burning
 vehicle emissions

Effects

 eye and throat irritation
 breathing difficulties
 low visibility

Suggestions to curb the problem

 stop open burning
 carpooling

When giving the talk, you must remember to:

 greet your audience
 mention the purpose of the talk
 include all the points given
 give two other suggestions
 end your talk properly

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.

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SMKDSA English Language Panel

Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

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DW QUESTION SPEECH Ref: Pahang, 2007
D – 11 (Welcoming Speech)

You are the President of your school’s Tourism Club. You have been invited to deliver a speech
to welcome a group of exchange students from abroad.

In your speech, include the following points:

Details of the exchange students

o how many of them
o where they came from
o how long they will stay
o welcome them

About Malaysia

o multiracial country
o languages spoken
o local food
o traditional handicraft
o prominent tourist spots

- [give your own idea]
- [give your own idea]
o cultural celebrations
- [give your own idea]
- [give your own idea]

When writing the speech, you should remember to:

 address the audience
 use all the points given
 give your own ideas when needed
 conclude your speech
 thank the audience

Note:

For your speech, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

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DW QUESTION SPEECH Ref: SPM, 2015
D – 12 (Farewell Speech)

Your school is organising a ceremony for your favourite English teacher who is retiring. You
have been asked to give a farewell speech.

Use the notes below about your teacher to write your speech.

 Number of years teaching at your school
 Previous schools
 Achievements

- 100% passes English Language
- Innovative Teacher Award
 Contributions to the school
- Head of English Panel
- Teacher advisor – debating team
- Organiser – charity events
 Teacher’s plans after retirement
- Plan 1 [give your own idea]
- Plan 2 [give your own idea]
 Your opinion of the teacher
 One good memory you have of your teacher
 Wish your teacher well for the future

When writing the speech, you should remember to:

 greet the audience
 state the purpose of your speech
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed
 end your speech appropriately

Note:

For your speech, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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DW QUESTION SPEECH Ref: SBP, 2006
D – 13 (Raising Awareness)

Your school has organised “Love Our Mother Nature” campaign in conjunction with Earth Day.
You have been asked to give a speech to all students in your school on how they can help to
reduce environmental problems.

In your speech, include the following notes:

HOW TO REDUCE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

Reduce energy usage Reduce air pollution Reduce waste

 Do not waste electricity  Practise car pooling  Use washable items
 Use energy saving  Use unleaded petrol  Use environmental
 [Give your own idea]
appliances friendly products
 [Give your own idea]  [Give your own idea]

When writing your speech text, you should remember to:

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

Note:
For your speech, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

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ARTICLE

 FAQ Notes
 Format Template
 Sample Essay
 Sample Questions

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FAQ SMKDSA English Language Panel

ARTICLE

Q: What is an article?

A: Articles are factual composition usually written for publication in a newspaper,
magazine, journal or bulletin.

Q: When do you write an article?
A: When you want to,

1. share knowledge/opinion or information/facts on a certain topic, or
2. raise awareness on a particular issue.

Q: Who is the audience?

A: Articles are usually written for a wide audience, but it may target a specific group of
people.

Q: Are there any important tips to remember?

A: When writing articles, remember to:

1. Avoid clichéd introduction. First impression counts, so impress the readers
with out-of-the-ordinary phrases and lines.

2. Grab the readers’ attention by using eye-catching headline and interesting
introduction.

3. Include your name as the author.
4. Make reading the article engaging by adding humour, relatable examples

or analogies, related quotes or statistics.
5. Make sure the article is easy to read by organising your ideas.
6. End your article with phrases or lines that can leave an impact on the

readers.

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DW TEMPLATE SMKDSA English Language Panel

ARTICLE

Introductory paragraph. There is no fixed way to write this paragraph.
Please refer the note on how to write an interesting introduction.

Body of your essay where you write the content points. Minimum 3 to 4 paragraphs.
Must use ALL content points given.

Paragraph for closing. There is no fixed way to write this paragraph.
Please refer the note on how to write an interesting introduction.

Creative Suggestions for Introduction/Closing

Suggestions Examples
Ask Provocative “Do you know how important the Internet is in our daily lives? Imagine if one
Questions day you wake up from sleep and you were told that the Internet is no longer
accessible...permanently. How would you feel?”

Provide Statistics “What if the Internet was never invented? Will the world as we know today
exists?”
“8 out 10 people today use the Internet in their daily activities such as doing
online shopping, playing online games or connecting with others via social
media.”

Use Quotes or “More than 90 percent of the world’s population knows and uses the Internet
Proverbs daily.”
“Necessity is the mother of inventions. This proverb reflects the very origin of
the Internet...”

“Stephen Hawking once said that we are all connected by the Internet, like

neurons in a giant brain.”

Give General “The Internet was first discovered in 1980s. Since then, humanity has been

Statement or taking step after step towards a more digital future.”

Background

Information “Humans used to live without the Internet. They had to wait for weeks to

receive a letter or go through catalogues in library just to find a book.

However, with the Internet...”

Note:

1. You may combine any of the above when writing the introductory/closing paragraph.

2. There are more creative ways to write introductory/closing paragraph other than the four ways

suggested above. Find out more and experiment!

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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: MRSM, 2018
E–1 (Sharing Information – Technology)

In conjunction with Science and Technology Week organised by your school, you have been
asked to write an article for the school bulletin on how technology affects our lives.

In your article, you should:

 develop all the points given below
 state one disadvantage of technology
 suggest one way to solve the problem

Communication

 cheaper
 stay connected
 save time

Transportation

 comfortable
 convenient
 [give one more idea]

Education

 unlimited information
 learning devices

Lifestyle

 make life easier
 entertainment
 [give one more idea]

When writing the article, you must:
 give your article a title
 include the name of the writer
 give your own ideas when needed

Note:
For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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SAMPLE SMKDSA English Language Panel

ESSAY

How Technology Affects Our Lives
By: Bee Jian Sien

Since time immemorial, humans have been evolving and beginning to create new
things. Since then, the evolution of technology – from the use of fire and simple tools to
machines and computers – has not yet stopped. Humans are getting more creative and
innovative by the day. Some of them would rather sacrifice their time and money in the hope
to improvise the current existing technology. Do you ever wonder how technology affects our
daily lives? What if technology never existed, or simply stagnates in its early days’ forms? If
you are interested to find out the answers, keep reading because in this article, I will share
with you how technology could possible affect your life.

Technology affects our lives in many ways. The most common changes in our lives
since the arrival of technology is the way we communicate with one another. Today, we can
save our time by sending chats and text messages to our friends instead of sending physical
letters. Before the invention of smartphones and computers, people had to wait more than a
week only to receive letters from their local friends. Can you imagine how much longer would
it take for letters from abroad to reach you? You see, not only technology saves our time, it
also keeps us connected and updated. People nowadays can see each other even though they
are miles apart by using video call or video conference. Applications such Facebook and
Instagram also allows us to broadcast our activities live. As such, people can stay updated
about each other’s wellbeing as well as on the latest news worldwide. Technology also allows
us to communicate at a much cheaper price. With basic internet package which we can
subscribe for as low as RM5 or RM10, we can send countless text messages and make long-
hour calls with people from across the globe.

Technology also affects transportation. In its early days, vehicles did not have air
conditioner or comfortable cushions like we have today. With technology humans have
developed over time, they were somehow able to fit not only air conditioning system and soft
cushions, but also safety mechanisms such as airbags and GPS systems into today’s vehicles.
We can only imagine what other things technology would make it possible in order to make
our lives more comfortable. If you use public transportations a lot, you must have experienced
waiting for more than an hour for your bus to arrive. To combat such frustration, applications
such as GrabCar and Uber were created for our convenience. We no longer need to wait long
hours to get a lift because everything now is at the tip of our fingertips. In fact, technology
has also helped to make travelling long distances easier. With the invention of aeroplanes and
high-speed trains, we no longer need to get trapped in traffic congestions during our long
ride.

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With the invention of technology, people now have a huge library in their palm. With
access to the Internet, they have unlimited source of information and it becomes more
convenient to search for anything on search engines such Google and Yahoo. With online
news portals and reading applications such as Wattpad and Kindle, we do not even need to
buy physical books or newspapers anymore. Moreover, technology also improves the way we
study or do revisions. We can use multiple applications that can help us keep track of our
revision or schedule our daily activities. By using these tools, we can lead a more active
lifestyle while at the same time keeping track of our learning. In fact, with a lot of clip videos
and poscasts on YouTube and other websites, we can learn new things while on the go.

Do you ever feel tired or too lazy to go to a shopping mall just to buy something you
do not urgently need? With online shopping sites such as Lazada, Shopee and 11Street, you
can shop online in the comfort of your home. Besides, you have the source of limitless
entertainment in your pocket. You can listen to music, watch a movie or play games at home
as a way of relieving stress after a long day at work or school. Furthermore, technology also
make your life easier. For example, you can book tickets for movies or public transportation
from your home or workplace without the need to stand in a long queue. Realise it not, your
life is getting easier each day.

Technology may have brought a lot of boons in our lives but we must remember this:
Everything in this world that has benefits must have its disadvantages. The biggest downside
of technology is it makes people lazy as everything can be done in a just a few clicks or taps.
This will lead to an unhealthy sedentary lifestyle. As a result, we can observe more people are
facing serious obesity problems. Ultimately, technology is just a tool and it all depends on
how we utilise it. Just like fire, technology is also a good servant but a bad master.

Written by:

Bee Jian Sien
5 SN 1, 2018

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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Kelantan, 2018
E–2 (Raising Awareness – Environment)

Earth Day is important to create awareness of environmental protection. You are the
President of Nature Society in your school and your teacher has asked you to write an article
for your school magazine about the Earth Day programme.
In your article, include the following:

Objective: To foster love for environment

What school can do: EARTH DAY What students can do:
PROGRAMME
 plant trees  recycle old
 organise talks newspapers, books
 hold cleanliness and magazines

campaigns  save water
 turn off lights for  use paper bags
 give donations
an hour  join competitions
 compost food
about environment
waste

Give your opinion about the Give your opinion about the
activities activities

When writing your article, you must:
 give your article a title
 include the name of the writer
 use all the points given
 give your own ideas when needed

Note:
For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Negeri Sembilan, 2018
E–3 (Raising Awareness – Environment)

You attended a seminar on the importance of conserving the environment. Your teacher has
asked you to write an article for your school bulletin on how to save the environment.

Based on the information you obtained, write your article. You should include:

 the purpose of your article

Details Of The Seminar Steps Taken By Students

 When you attended the talk  No littering
 Where the talk was held  [Suggest one more idea]
 Who delivered the talk
Steps Taken By School
Reasons To Conserve The Environment
 Provide recycling bins
 Healthy life  [Suggest one more idea]
 Future generation
 [Give one more reason] Steps Taken By Community

 Use own bags
 [Suggest one more idea]

When writing the article, you must:
 use the appropriate format (provide a title and write your name)
 use all the points given
 give your own ideas when needed

Note:
For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: SBP, 2017
E–4 (Raising Awareness – Health)

You observed that lately cigarette smoking has become a trend among the teenagers in the
neighbourhood. As a concerned member of the society, you need to warn them on the
negative effects of smoking. Write an article for a local newspaper regarding the matter.

Use the notes below to write your article.

Causes: Effects:

 peers influence  stained teeth
 family background  bad odour
 [give your own idea]  lung cancer
 reduced life expectancy
 affect passive smokers
 [give your own idea]

Ways to overcome:

 eating healthy
 active physical activities
 counselling
 [give your own idea]

When writing the article, you should remember:
 to give a suitable title
 to include your name as the writer
 use all the notes given
 to give your own ideas when needed

Note:
For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Selangor B, 2017
E–5 (Raising Awareness – Social Issues)

Bullying has caused a great concern among our society today. There many types of bullying.
Your teacher has asked you to write an article for your school magazine on two types of
bullying: physical and cyberbullying.

Using the information in the poster below, write your article.

PHYSICAL BULLYING CYBERBULLYING
 physical abuse  mental, emotional – abuse
 face to face  online
 extortion  exploitation

Effects: Effects:
 academic performance – decline  ashamed
 low self-esteem  insomnia
 (give your own idea)  loss of appetite
 (give your own idea)

When writing the article, you must:
 give your article a title
 include the name of the writer
 use all the points given

Note:
For your report, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Perlis, 2018
E–6 (Raising Awareness – Social Issues)

With higher standard of living, the elderly are expected to live longer. You are concerned
about their quality of life. You decided to write an article to the local newspaper on common
problems faced by the elderly and tips to care for them.

Use the notes below to write your article:

Common problems faced by the elderly

 no longer independent
 poor mobility
 prone to sickness
 lonely
 imbalanced diet
 [give your own idea]

Tips to care for them

 need constant care
 avoid sedentary lifestyle
 medical check-up
 keep them company
 balanced diet
 [give your own idea]

When writing the article, you should remember to:

 give it a title
 include the name of the writer
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed
 write in paragraphs

Note:

For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
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en reason / example / benefit
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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Perlis, 2008
E–7 (Raising Awareness – Personal)

The number of missing children is increasing. As a concerned student, you decided to write
an article for the school bulletin in order to raise the students’ awareness on their personal
safety.

Use the following notes to help you write the article:

What to do

 memorise important contacts
 inform others of your whereabouts
 bring a whistle
 learn martial arts
 [give your own idea]

What to avoid

 talking to strangers
 accept offers from strangers
 deserted places
 walking alone
 [give your own idea]

In case of emergency

 call police
 make loud noise
 [give your own idea]

When writing your article, you should remember:

 to give your article a title
 to include your name as the writer
 to use all the points given
 to suggest your own ideas when needed
 that the article is for school students

Note:
For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
at
en reason / example / benefit
ere

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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Terengganu, 2014
E–8 (Raising Awareness – Personal)

Many students in your school do not care about their own safety. As a member of the school
magazine editorial board, you decided to write an article for the school magazine to remind
the students on the school safety rules.

Write an article based on the notes below.

in the field on the staircase
- wear shoes - do not run
- observe the weather - walk in line
- [give your own idea]
in front of the school
at the canteen - use pedestrian crossing
- queue up - [give your own idea]
- avoid pushing

at the science laboratory
- obey instructions
- handle apparatus with care
- [give your own idea]

When writing your article, remember to:
 give your article a suitable title
 include your name as the writer
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed
 end your article appropriately

Note:
For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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SMKDSA English Language Panel

Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
at
en reason / example / benefit
ere

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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Melaka, 2013
E–9 (Sharing Experience – Personal)

This is the final year you are studying in your school. Write an article for your school magazine
about the last 5 years you have spent in your secondary school.

Use the following notes to help you write the article:

 introduce yourself
 best moment
 worst moment
 best friend(s)
 favourite subject
 favourite teacher
 co-curricular activities
 outstanding achievement
 awards received
 contribution to the school
 life lesson learnt
 hope for the school in the future
 parting words

When writing the article, you must:

 give your article a suitable title
 include the name of the writer
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed

Note:

For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
at
en reason / example / benefit
ere

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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Selangor A, 2018
E – 10 (Sharing Information – Personal)

In conjunction with the National Kindness Week, write an article for your school newsletter
on ‘How to become a better person’. Use the information in the poster to write your article.

What can you do?

Self Society
 independent  tolerant
 thankful  respectful
 honest  kind
 [your own idea]  helpful

Family
 forgiveness
 generous
 good listener
 thoughtful
 [your own idea]

When writing the article, you must:

 give your article a title
 include the name of the writer
 use all the points given
 give your own ideas when needed

Note:

For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
at
en reason / example / benefit
ere

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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Terengganu, 2012
E – 11 (Sharing Information – Event)

Recently, your school organised a cleanliness campaign. As the head of the organising
committee, you have been asked to write an article for your school’s weekly bulletin about
the campaign.

In your article, include the following information:

Duration

 one week

Purpose

 create a conducive learning environment
 [give your own idea]

Activities:

Classrooms

 beautifying classrooms Competitions
 updating information board
 reading corner  [give your own idea]
 essay writing
School Compound  poster drawing

 decorating notice boards
 planting flowers
 painting mural
 [give your own idea]

When writing the article, you should remember:

 to give a suitable title
 to include your name as the writer
 use all the notes given
 to give your own ideas when needed

Note:

For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
at
en reason / example / benefit
ere

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DW QUESTION ARTICLE Ref: Selangor C, 2016
E – 12 (Sharing Information – Event)

You have recently visited a botanical garden during a trip organised by Tourism Club. You
were happy with the trip so you decided to write an article in the school bulletin to promote
about the place by sharing your experience there.

Write your article based on the notes below.

 Name of the place
 Objectives of the visit

- appreciate nature

- objective 2 [give your own idea]
 Entrance fee
 Facilities

- souvenir shop

- hipster café
 Attractions

- Dutch windmill

- dome-shaped greenhouse

- colourful flowers
 Available activities

- sightseeing

- nature walk

- activity 3 [give your own idea]
 The most memorable experience there

When writing the article, you must remember:
 to provide a suitable title
 to include your name as the writer
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed
 that the article is for school students

Note:
For your article, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points, and up to
20 marks for the quality of your writing.

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SMKDSA English Language Panel

Activity 1: Tracking New Vocabulary
Did you find any new words from the question? Jot them down in the Vocabulary Tracker!

Activity 2: Expand Your Ideas!

Brainstorm or mind-map your ideas, whichever you are comfortable with. Use the WH- and
REXAMPFIT tools to help you expand your ideas.

WHo REXAMPFIT
at
en reason / example / benefit
ere

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EVALUATION SMKDSA English Language Panel

CHECKLIST

Self-Evaluation Peer Evaluation

Format Format
 F1 / F2 / F3  F1 / F2 / F3

Content Content
 __________________________  __________________________

Vocabulary Vocabulary
 simple  simple / sophisticated
 sophisticated  repetitive
 wrongly used
Sentence Comment:
 simple __________________________
 compound
 complex Sentence
 passive voice  simple / compound / complex
 passive voice
Tenses Comment:
 present tense __________________________
 past tense
Spelling
Paragraph  all correct
 linkers  minor mistakes
 WH- tool  many errors
 REXAMPFIT tool
Tenses
 correct use of present tense
 correct use of past tense

Paragraph
 shows unity (balanced length/idea)
 correct use of linkers

Teacher’s Comment

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VOCABULARY TRACKER

(new words I learnt from this module)

Note: Find the meaning of the new words in dictionary. Meaning can be written in any language you
are comfortable with.

WORDS MEANING

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WORDS SMKDSA English Language Panel
MEANING

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