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 FORMAL LETTER Ref: Kedah, 2018
B–8 (To Request Permission)

Your society would like to organise a “Love Thy Friend’s Day” in school. Write a letter to your
principal about the event you have planned and ask for permission to carry out the event.

In your letter, include the following:

 when is the event
 reasons for the event

- appreciate friends

- (give one more reason)
 opening ceremony

- performance
 what activities are organised

- class open house

- exchanging gifts

- (give one more activity)
 what competitions are planned

- make “Forgive and Forget” cards

- (give one more idea)
 what prizes for winners
 who are the sponsors

When writing the letter, you should remember to:

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

Note:

For your letter, 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 FORMAL LETTER Ref: Sabah Kudat, 2018
B–9 (To Request Permission)

The Language Club of your school is planning to attend a Language Carnival organised by a
university in a different state. As the president of the club, write a letter to the principal
requesting the approval for the trip.

Use the notes below to write your letter.

 Dates
 Name of university
 Number of students and teachers involved
 Mode of transportation
 Accommodation
 Suggested activities to participate in:

- treasure hunt
- poetry workshop
- visit to the Language Centre
- foreign language exhibition
- [suggest one other activity]
 Benefit of the trip
- making new friends
- [suggest one other benefit]

When writing the letter, you must remember to
 lay out the letter correctly (addresses, date, salutation, title, closing)
 ask for permission
 develop all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed

Note:
For your letter, 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 FORMAL LETTER SMKDSA English Language Panel
B – 10 (To Request Permission) Ref: SBP, 2015

The Form Five Scout members of your school would like to go on a camping trip after their
examination. As the secretary of the uniformed body, write a letter to the Principal to ask
permission to go camping.

Use the information below to write your letter:

 Location
- Rimba Maya camp site

 Participants
- how many students
- how many accompanying teachers

 Activities
- pitch tent
- cook meals
- campfire
- jungle-trekking
- [give your own ideas]

 Benefits
- nature study
- survival skills
- leadership and teamwork
- [give your own ideas]

When writing the letter, you must:
 lay out the letter correctly (addresses, date, salutation, title, closing)
 use all the points given
 suggest your own ideas when needed

Note:
For your letter, 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 FORMAL LETTER Ref: Johor B, 2017
B – 11 (To Request Sponsorship)

You are planning to apply for a scholarship to further your studies after SPM examination.
Using the information below, write a letter to a corporate body for a sponsorship.

In your letter, you should:

 express your hope to be given a scholarship
 state two of your future plans

 Examination result
 Family background
 Co-academic achievements

- Position
- Competition
 Interests:
- Information Technology
- Sports
 Personal traits:
- Highly motivated
- Perseverance

When writing the letter, you must:
 lay out the letter correctly (addresses, date, salutation, title, closing)
 use all the points given
 give your own ideas when needed

Note:
For your letter, 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 FORMAL LETTER Ref: Perlis, 2017
B – 12 (Sharing Opinion/Information)

At present, there are many reports in the newspapers regarding child abuse. It is very
alarming that many of these children are abused by their own parents. As a concerned
member of the public, you have decided to write a letter to the Editor of the New Strait Times
to share your view on the topic of child abuse. The letter is based on the notes you have made
below:

Causes of child abuse:

 Lack of parenting knowledge
 Depression
 Financial problems

Effects on children:

 Physical injuries
 Low self-esteem
 Extreme anxiety
 Learning disabilities
 Eating disorders
 Teen pregnancy
 Drug addiction

Suggestions to curb child abuse:

 Suggestion 1
 Suggestion 2

When writing the letter, you must:

 lay out the letter correctly (addresses, date, salutation, title, closing)
 use all the notes given
 suggest two ways to curb child abuse

Note:

For your letter, 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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REPORT

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

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FAQ REPORT

Q: What is a report?
A: Report is a formal document written for a clear purpose and to a particular audience.

Specific information and evidence are usually presented in reports.

Q: When do you write a report?
A: When you want to report about,

1. An event or trip recently organised.
2. An issue or problem that needs to be solved.

Q: Who is the audience?
A: Reports are usually written for the head of an organisation. For example, for a class

teacher, for teacher advisor of a club or an association, or for the principal.

Q: Are there any important tips to remember?
A: When writing reports, remember to:

1. Use appropriate format (to whom, report title and from whom).
2. Keep your language formal, simple and straightforward.
3. Avoid using informal language such as idioms and proverbs.
4. Avoid using contractions (e.g. I’m, you’re, it’s).
5. Make sure the ideas are well-planned and well-organised.

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DW TEMPLATE REPORT

To: [Whoever you need to address, usually Principal. No need to write their name.]
From: [Your full name]
Title: [The name of programme / The issue mentioned in the question]

On / From [date, eg. 23 March 2016], [the name of organisation/club] has organised [the
name of programme mentioned in the question].

- OR -
On / From [date, eg. 23 March 2016], [the name of organisation/club] has carried out a
survey to find out about [the issue or problem mentioned in the question].

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

Must use ALL content points given.

I hope we can organise more interesting programmes like this in the coming years. / I hope
swift actions will be taken to address this issue.

Reported by,
____(signature)____
(FULL NAME)
Position (if relevant)
Organisation (if relevant)

USEFUL PHRASES

Phrases for introduction
 On __(date)__, the __(name of club/association/organisation)__ has organised __(name

of programme)__
 in conjunction with __(name of a celebration__, the __(name of

club/association/organisation)__ has organised __(name of programme)__

Phrases for ending
 This programme received positive feedbacks from both the teachers and the students.
 I hope our school can organise more programmes like this in the future.
 Our school should plan more beneficial activities like this in order to...
 I hope swift actions will be taken to curb this issue.
 If necessary actions are not taken immediately, the problem/issue may turn out worse.

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DW QUESTION Report Ref: Pahang, 2013
C–1 (Issues)

Indiscipline is ranked as one of the major problems among students in your school. As the
Head Prefect of your school, you have been asked to write a report to the school principal on
the types of indiscipline, causes and measures to be taken to curb the problem among
students.

Write your report based on the notes below.

Types of Indiscipline  vandalising school property
Causes  fighting
Measures to be adopted  playing truant
 stealing

 school environment
 peer influence
 lack of interest in studies
 family problems

 close monitoring from teachers
 counselling and talks
 [your own idea]
 [your own idea]

When writing the report, you must:

 address your report to the Principal
 provide a title
 include your name
 use all the points given
 give your own ideas when needed

Note:

For your letter, 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

To : Principal of SMK Tunku Nerang
From : Nuqman Mursyid B. Ramli
Title : Indiscipline among Students

Indiscipline has been considered a banality among students in this school. Indiscipline
grows worse when police force is involved to solve crime-characterized cases happening
around this school. Truancy, vandalism, and even gangsterism, are among the examples of
true, serious matter of indiscipline. This report aims to address different types of indiscipline
cases, the causes as well as the measures that can be taken to curb the problem.

The worst indiscipline case in our school is vandalism. In almost every class, traces of
scribbles can be found on the walls and desks. It is very disappointing that school properties
such as chairs, desks and flower pots are found broken on daily basis. The culprits are usually
the upper form students. Another rampant case of indiscipline is fighting among the students.
The boys often get into fist fights over the smallest disputes between them, whereby the girls
often resort to verbal abuse using obscene language whenever they quarrel.

Another serious case of indiscipline ruining our school’s image is truancy. Some
students skipped school altogether while some others would pretend coming to school but
never turn up in class. They often bring along spare outfits which they changed into before
going to other places such as malls and cyber cafes. Stealing is also another serious indiscipline
behaviour we need to address. Many cases of stolen pocket money and personal belongings
such as school bags and stationeries have been reported from day to day. Due to lack of
actions being taken on the perpetrators, even more serious theft cases have been reported.
Our school laboratories and school canteen have also fallen victim to theft.

In order to understand the causes of indiscipline cases at our school, I have
interviewed a number of our students in order to get their feedbacks. From the interview, I
found out that most of the students involved in disruptive behaviours inside and outside class
are mostly having family problems. They either come from a broken family with divorced
parents or from a big family where their parents are too busy with work. When these students
lack love and attention at home, they often seek it from somewhere else. The easiest
replacement for their parents would be their friends. More often than not, these students
would choose a wrong crowd to hang out with. These negative peers would usually influence
them to try smoking and other crimes such as truancy, stealing and vandalism.

Surprisingly, school environment has also contributed to these heinous crimes.
According to a few respondents, the discipline at our school is pretty loose due to
irresponsible prefects who either do not report misconducts they encounter or simply let the
perpetrators get away. This is a serious matter we need to immediately address. The last

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cause of indiscipline reported from the interview is due to students’ lack of interest in studies.
When these students are not interested in studies, they often find other ways to occupy their
time by committing misbehaviours.

In order to curb the indiscipline problems I have mentioned earlier, I will list down a
number of suggestions. For first offence, we should send the students to see counsellors for
counselling sessions. We could also organise a talk on discipline with cooperation and help
from our local police. If any student repeats their offences more than three times, it is only
fair to give them heavier punishments as a lesson. Regarding the lack of cooperation from our
school prefects, close monitoring by discipline teachers is needed. In fact, it would be a great
idea if we could involve parents too since one of the factors, as mentioned earlier, is lack of
love and attention at home. Perhaps if we involve the parents to help monitor their children,
we could see a decline in indiscipline cases.

As a conclusion, indiscipline can be thwarted if we take proper and immediate actions.
It is my hope that the school administrators would look into the matters so as to ensure a
better environment for our school’s future.

Reported by,

(NUQMAN MURSYID RAMLI)
Head Prefect,
SMK Tunku Nerang.

Written by:

Nuqman Mursyid bin Ramli
5 SN 1, 2014

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DW QUESTION REPORT Ref: Selangor C, 2016
C–2 (Event/Incident)

The English Language Society of your school has recently made a trip to a hill resort. The
teacher-advisor of the society has asked you to write a report on the trip. As Secretary of the
society, write out the report.

Write the report based on the information below:

 State the place
 Number of participants
 Objectives of the trip

- appreciate nature
- the importance of environment
- [state one more objective]
 Places visited
- garden or park
- [state one more place]
 Activities
- sightseeing
- nature walk
- [state one more activity]
 Successful visit
 One good memory of the trip

When writing the report, you must:

 address the report to the principal
 provide a title
 include your name
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed

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 REPORT Ref: Kedah, 2017
C–3 (Event/Incident)

The members of the Environment Club hiked up Mount Jerai during the mid-year break. Use
the following notes to write a report to the Principal about the hiking expedition.

In your report, include the following:

 Duration
 Number of participants
 Aim: develop students’ potential and character
 Objective 1: train students to work as a team
 Objective 2: [give your own idea]
 Group leader
 Time taken to reach the peak
 Challenges encountered

- Challenge 1: slippery trail
- Challenge 2: [give your own idea]

Activities carried out:

 Activity 1: camping
- Activity 2: [give your own idea]
- Activity 3: [give your own idea]

When writing your report, you must:

 address your report to the Principal
 provide a title
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed
 include your name

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.

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DW QUESTION REPORT Ref: Terengganu, 2016
C–4 (Event/Incident)

The History Club of your school has organised an educational trip recently. As the secretary
of the club, you have been asked to write a report to your principal about the trip.

Use the notes below to write the report.

 place: State Museum
 date of trip
 number of students involved
 accompanying teachers
 transportation
 objectives:

- to raise students’ awareness of national history
- to encourage students to know more about history
 activities
- exhibition of artefacts
- video watching
- quiz
 your opinions of the trip
- [opinion 1]
- [opinion 2]

When writing the report, you should remember to:

 address your report to the principal
 provide a title
 include your name
 use all the notes given
 give your opinions as required

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.

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DW QUESTION REPORT Ref: Terengganu, 2015
C–5 (Event/Incident)

The Environment Club of your school recently organised a camping at Muara Sanctuary
Resort. As the secretary of the club, you have been asked by your teacher advisor to write a
report on the camping.

Using the information below, write your report.

MUARA SANCTUARY RESORT
HOLIDAY AS YOU LEARN

 date
 objective – to instil love towards nature

ACTIVITIES

 camping – a secluded river site
 nature walks – jungle
 night animal spotting
 water activities

PROBLEMS

 punctuality
 tight schedule
 rain

When writing the report, you should:

 address the report to the teacher advisor
 provide an appropriate title
 include your name as the writer
 use all the points given
 give two benefits you gained from the camping

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 REPORT Ref: Negeri Sembilan, 2017
C–6 (Event/Incident)

You went on a field trip to watch two Shakespearean plays. Your teacher has asked you to
write a report on the plays watched by the English Language Society members during the
recent school holidays. Write a report to your English Language teacher on the plays watched.

In your report, you should:

 describe all the details of the two plays
 state which play you think is better
 suggest one thing students have learnt from watching the plays

Romeo and Juliet Macbeth

Venue Seremban Two Convention Seremban Fine Arts

Centre Auditorium

Duration 2 hours 3 hours

Number of participants 30 40

Produced by Love Shakespeare Team Global Actors Studio

Features Eight actors Five actors with multiple
roles

When writing the report, you must:

 address the report to your English Language teacher
 write the title
 write your name
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed

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 REPORT Ref: Kedah, 2016
C–7 (Event/Incident)

The installation ceremony of your school prefects was held recently. Based on the notes
below, write a report to the Principal about the ceremony where the prefects were
appointed.

In your report, include the following:

 Venue
 Date and Time
 Guest invited – Chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association
 Criteria on being chosen as prefects

- Criterion 1 – leadership quality
- Criterion 2 [give your own idea]
- Criterion 3 [give your own idea]
 Presentation of certificates of appointment
 Oath
 Speech by Head Prefect
- Advice
- Cooperation
 Give 2 other activities which were carried out during the ceremony
- Activity 1 [give your own idea]
- Activity 2 [give your own idea]

When writing the report, you must remember to:
 address your report to the Principal
 provide a title
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed
 include your name

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.

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DW QUESTION REPORT Ref: SBP, 2016
C–8 (Event/Incident)

A fire broke out in the school canteen. As the key eyewitness, you have been asked to write
a report to the principal about the incident.

Use the notes below to write your report.

 fire at the canteen
 recess
 gas leak
 minor explosion
 fire alarm
 inform teacher
 fire extinguisher
 gather at assembly point
 fire brigade and ambulance
 injury sustained

Suggestions on what to do in case of fire:

 suggestion 1
 suggestion 2

When writing the report, you must:
 address the report to the principal
 provide a title
 include your name
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed

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.

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

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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 REPORT Ref: Terengganu, 2017
C–9 (Issues)

You find some matters in school unsatisfactory. As a concerned student, write a report to the
principal about the matters and give suggestions for improvement.

In your report, include the following:

 sport facilities
- lack of equipment
- field in bad condition

 poor service of canteen
- unfriendly workers
- not many choices of food

 motorcycle/bicycle shed
- too small

 classrooms
- not conducive for learning
- some fans not working
- worn-out whiteboards

 suggestion for improvement 1 (own idea)
 suggestion for improvement 2 (own idea)

When writing the report, you must:

 address the report to the principal
 give the title of the report
 write your name
 use all the notes given
 give your own ideas when needed

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 REPORT Ref: Selangor A, 2017
C – 10 (Issues)

Many of your classmates play truant. As a prefect, you have carried out a survey on the
reasons for their behaviour. Based on your findings, write a report to the Principal regarding
the matter. In your report, give reasons for missing school and provide suggestions to
overcome the problems.

Use the following notes to write your report:

REASONS SUGGESTIONS

 peer pressure Students
 strict school rules  choose good friends
 boredom  set goals
 financial problems
 unconducive Parents
 quality time – children
environment  know their friends
 (give your own idea)
School
 dialogue session – parents
 (give your own idea)

When writing the report, you must:
 address your report to the Principal
 provide a title
 include your name
 use all the notes 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.

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DW QUESTION REPORT Ref: Penang, 2017
C – 11 (Issues)

You are the Head Prefect of your school. The indiscipline cases in your school are on the rise.
Therefore, you have carried out a survey on the types of indiscipline cases and the causes.
Based on your findings, write a report to the Principal regarding the issue. In your report,
describe the types of the indiscipline cases and the causes. Provide suggestions to overcome
the problems.

Use the following notes to write your report:

 Types of indiscipline cases:
 bullying
 stealing
 playing truant
 bringing handphones to school

 Causes:
 rules and regulations are poorly reinforced
 peer influence
 lack interest in studies
 family problems

 Suggestions:
 close monitoring by teachers
 counselling sessions and motivational talks
 impose heavier punishment

When writing the report, you must:

 address your report to the Principal
 provide a title
 include your name
 use all the notes given
 add one suggestion on what parents can do to help overcome the problems

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 REPORT Ref: Sarawak Lawas, 2017
C – 12 (Issues)

You are the Head Librarian in your school. You have been given the task of choosing a suitable type of
dictionary for your school library. Based on the information given below, select the best type of
dictionary for your school library.

In your report, you should:

 describe the details of the dictionaries
 state which dictionary you think is more suitable
 give two reasons for your choice

PRICE CAMFORD VISTER FREELINE
FORM DICTIONARY DICTIONARY DICTIONARY
WEAKNESS
RM30 RM50 Free

Printed Electronic Virtual-based

Easily damaged Needs batteries Needs internet
connection

When writing your report, you must:

 address your report to the Principal
 provide a title
 include your name
 use all the notes 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
at
en reason / example / benefit
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SPEECH / TALK

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

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FAQ SPEECH / TALK

Q: What is the difference between a speech and a talk?
A: Study the differences below

Speech Talk

When? During formal functions such as During informal gatherings such as

meetings and assemblies. opening ceremony of a programme

Focus? Does not have specific theme. Usually focus on a particular theme
or issue.

Audience? Can be a wide audience or may Usually targets a specific group
target a specific group

Language? Use formal language, normally Use casual language and inclusive

using 1st or 3rd person “I” or sentences using “we” in the text.

“you” in the text. May include jokes.

Q: Are there any important tips to remember?

A: When writing informal letters, remember to

1. Greet the audience, especially the most important person among the audience
(at school, usually it is the Principal).

2. Mention the purpose or the title of the speech/talk.
3. Address the audience every time you talk about new points in order to capture

their attention.
4. Vary the phrase you address the audience to sound less monotonous.
5. End your speech/talk with appropriate ending that thanks the audience.

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DW TEMPLATE SPEECH / TALK

A very good morning to [the most important person present], [mention other audience,
one by one]. I am standing here to deliver a speech/talk on [title of the speech/talk]. Please lend me
your attentive ears.

Ladies and gentlemen, / Students and teachers, / Members of the floor,

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

I will end my talk here. I hope my speech was beneficial to everyone present. Thank you.
OR
I will end my speech here. Thank you for your undivided attention. Thank you.

Helpful Phrases

Phrases for introduction
 On this auspicious day, ...
 in conjunction with...
 Today, I am going to deliver a speech/talk on...
 The reason I am standing here today is to...

Phrases for ending
 I have to stop now.
 My speech/talk [has come to an end / ends here]
 Thank you for your undivided attention.
 I hope my talk was beneficial to...
 I hope everyone can benefit from...
 I will end my speech/talk with a quote from…

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DW QUESTION Speech Ref: Melaka, 2011
D–1 (Sharing Tips)

As a member of Counselling Club, you have been asked to give a speech on safety at the school
assembly. You have decided to talk on safety measures in school, at home and on the road.

Use the following notes to write your speech.

In school Visitors sign-in
Follow laboratory rules
Fire drills
Supervise outdoor activities

SAFETY At home Keep harmful products away
MEASURES Fire extinguisher in kitchen
Bathroom floor clean and dry
First aid kit

On the road Use helmet
Safety belt
Avoid speeding
Follow traffic rules

When writing the speech, you should remember:

 to use an appropriate greeting and closing
 to state the purpose of the talk
 to use all the points given
 give your own ideas when needed
 that the speech is for the school assembly

Note:
For your letter, 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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ESSAY

Good morning to the Principal, teachers and my dear students. Recently, we have
been hearing many cases of accident happening in school, at home and even on the road. Out
of concern for everyone’s safety, our beloved principal asked me to deliver a speech today
entitled “Safety Measures for You and Me.” I promise I won’t take too much of your time, so
please lend me your attentive ears and your undivided attention.

Boys and girls,

First, let me share with you some tips on how to keep our school safe. Unwanted
incidents often happen in school when we let uninvited individuals into our school ground.
Hence, to keep our school safe from unwanted danger, we can have a visitor sign-in by the
guard post. Every visitor needs to leave their information or their identification card before
getting a visitor’s pass. If we have visitor sign-in, we can easily keep track who comes into the
school compound in case any unsolicited mishaps such as theft or sabotage were to occur.
Next, our school should also plan occasionally execute fire drills. This is because fire can break
out at any time when we least expect it. We can also invite local fire department officers to
give a talk or demonstrate the safety measures should be taken during fire.

As for us students, the best way to avoid any unwanted incidents is by following our
school’s rules especially when we are in certain places such as the library or laboratories. The
rules are there to keep us safe. For example, we are not allowed to run in laboratories and
workshops because we might fall or bump into dangerous objects or tools such as nails or test
tubes and flasks. We should not handle any chemical substances or heavy tools without
teacher’s supervision. Teacher’s supervision is also important during outdoor activities. By
following teacher’s instructions, we can keep ourselves out of harm’s way. In the case that
any accidents were to occur, our teacher could take swift and immediate actions to prevent
worse case scenarios.

Members of the floor,

Remember, accidents may occur at anytime, anywhere – even in the comfort of our
homes. In order to prevent such accidents, it is best to keep harmful items and products away
from children’s reach. Keep dangerous tools such scissors and knife is safe and locked places
such as drawers. Keep medicines and pesticides on high shelves where children cannot reach.
We all know that children are not only curious, but they can also be hyperactive. They love to
run around the house, neglecting their own safety. In order to prevent any unwanted
accident, we need to make sure floors in our house – especially bathroom floors, are always
dry and clean. Slippery floors and hyperactive children are the perfect combination for
physical mishaps.

Another preventive measure I would like to recommend is to place a fire extinguisher
in the kitchen. It is best if the device is portable and not too heavy for teenagers like us to
handle. Who knows if an accident occurs when you are cooking your favourite dish? After all,

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fire is good servant but a bad master! Keeping first aid kits at home is also a good idea. In fact,
every home should keep one. You never know when you would need an ointment for your
stomach-ache or bandages to stop your bleeding before you can finally see a doctor for
proper treatments.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Are you still with me? I hope you still are because I’m going to share some tips you can
do to ensure your safety while you are on the road. I’m sure many of the students here come
to school by motorcycle. If you are, make sure you use helmet at all times even when you are
riding your bike around your neighbourhood. I know it sounds lame but you would be grateful
to be wearing a helmet if an accident were to occur. For those who drive cars, make sure to
put on your safety belt even though you are only the passenger. Did you know that passengers
have higher risk of death if they don’t put on their safety belt? It is because the front seaters
normally has airbags to cushion the impact but there is none for other passengers.

One of the main causes of road accident is speeding. I understand that sometimes we
are running late for school or to work but it does not mean that we can disregard our own
safety. Please avoid speeding as best as you can because speeding kills. Last but not least,
please make sure to follow traffic rules. Rules are there for a reason, and that is to keep things
in order. Remember, safety always starts with you.

It seems that we are running out of time, so I will stop here. I really hope the safety
measures I have shared today are beneficial to everyone. Thank you for lending me your
ears, and keep safe!

Thank you.

Written by:

Muhammad Hadif bin Halim
5 SN 1, 2012

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DW QUESTION TALK Ref: Kelantan, 2015
D–2 (Briefing For Activity)

You attended a seminar organised by the state’s Co-Curriculum Unit on what to do when
going camping. Your teacher advisor has asked you to give a talk to other students in your
school to prepare them for the school annual camping.

Use the notes given below to prepare for the talk:

Necessary camping equipment Cooking utensils

 tent  pots and pans
 first-aid kit  knife
 sleeping bag
Safety measures
Group activities

 jungle trekking  night watch
 abseiling  camp rules
 canoeing

When preparing the text for the talk, you must remember to:

 greet your audience
 mention the purpose of the talk
 end your talk appropriately
 include all the points given
 give two benefits of camping

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
at
en reason / example / benefit
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DW QUESTION TALK Ref: Johor Kluang, 2016
D–3 (Sharing Experience)

You have just returned from oversea as an exchange student. You have been asked by your
teacher to give a talk about your experiences being an exchange student.

Write your talk based on all the notes below.

 Name of the programme
 Organiser
 Duration of the programme
 Accommodation
 Activities

- visit places of interest
- study in a local school
- join community service
- participate in cultural show
 Benefits
- gain knowledge
- get new friends
- independent

When writing the talk, you should remember:

 to use an appropriate greeting
 to state the purpose of the talk
 to use all the notes given
 to add two more benefits of the programme
 that the talk is for school students

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
at
en reason / example / benefit
ere

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DW QUESTION TALK Ref: SBP, 2013
D–4 (Sharing Information)

Your school has received a group of exchange students from Germany. As the President of
the English Language Society, you have been asked by your teacher advisor to give a talk to
welcome the German students to your school and give them information about your school
and your country.

Use the notes below to write your talk.

 School
- background
- facilities

 Country
- multiracial
- many festivals
- [give own idea]

 Attractions in town
- tourist spots
- local food
- shopping malls
- [give own idea]

 Souvenirs
- batik
- bamboo baskets
- [give own idea]

When giving the talk, you must remember to:

 greet your audience
 mention the purpose of the talk
 include all the points given
 give your own ideas when needed
 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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