KEM MOTIVASI KECEMERLANGAN TAHUN 6

ENGLISH Paper UPSR New Format 2016

KEM MOTIVASI KECEMERLANGAN TAHUN 6
Sekolah Kebangsaan Sangan Iban
2016

VENUE :
DATE:
NAME:
SCHOOL:

MY PLEDGE TO MAKE PREPARATIONS FOR OBTAINING GRADE
A IN ENGLISH SUBJECT (UPSR 2016) :
IKRAR SAYA DALAM MEMBUAT PERSEDIAAN UNTUK
MEMPEROLEH GRED A DALAM SUBJEK BAHASA INGGERIS
(UPSR 2016):

DATE :__________________ SIGNATURE :_________________

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ENGLISH UPSR New Format 2016
A. OBJECTIVES

By participating in the KEM PROGRAM MOTIVASI KECEMERLANGAN TAHUN
6 2016, a SUPERKID should be able to :

1. Understand clearly the new format of the UPSR English Language paper for
the year 2016.

2. Know the importance of time management and prepare an effective study
time-table;

3. Plan strategic and systematic mode of study;
4. Develop the ability to think skilfully;
5. Have confidence to use the English language accurately and in different

social situations.

“The early bird catches the worm”

Qualities of SUPERKID

1 Be focused- have a goal 11 Get latest UPSR new format
2 Make a time-table 12 Attend extra class
3 Be alert in school 13 Listen attentively
4 Complete your homework 14 Speak confidently
5 Eat a good food 15 Read widely
6 Play games 16 Write effectively
7 Have sufficient rest 17 Think positively
8 Be family oriented 18 Love, share and care
9 Revise your lesson regularly 19 Be smart and act smart
10 Read more articles about UPSR new 20 Pray constantly

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B. FORMAT

The English Language UPSR paper for 2016 will be based on the new format
introduced this year. The paper will be accessed through two paper, namely
Paper 1 Pemahaman (Kertas 013) and Paper 2 Penulisan (Kertas 014)
beginning 2016.

Paper 1 Pemahaman (Kertas 013)

Paper 1 is a 1 hour and 15 minutes comprising 2 sections; Section A and
Section B. There are 25 questions in this paper. The total marks for Paper 1 is
50 marks.

Section A

Total number of questions 20 (MCQ)

Types of questions Candidates must answer questions on
grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and
one reading comprehension.

Candidates must choose the best answer
from the multiple-choice of answers given
(A, B, C and D).

Marks 20

Section B 5
Total number of questions
Types of questions Candidates must answer questions on
Social expressions and three reading
Marks comprehension.

The types of questions range from
various forms of objective questions,
matching, true or false, and limited
response.

30

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Paper 2 Penulisan (Kertas 014)

Paper 2 is a 1 hour and 15 minutes comprising 3 sections; Section A, Section B and
Section C. There are 3 questions in this paper. The total marks for Paper 1 is 50
marks.

Section A

Total number of questions 1
Types of questions
Candidates are given a picture with some short notes
as stimulus.

Candidates must complete the text using the short
notes given.

Marks 10

Section B

Total number of questions 1(Part i and Part ii)
Types of questions Candidates are given non-linear texts as stimulus.

Part i
Candidates must answer the question based on the
stimulus given.

Part ii
Candidates must write a short composition between
50-80 words based on the stimulus given.

Marks 15

Section C

Total number of questions 1
Types of questions
Candidates are given a choice of 2 questions.
Candidates must answer only 1 question.

Candidates must write a composition between 80-
100 words based on the stimulus given.

Marks 25

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TIPS ON WRITING UPSR New Format 2016
SECTION B
(15 marks)

Non-linear texts as stimulus
B (i): Candidates must answer the question based on the stimulus given.
B (ii): Candidates must write a short composition between 50-80 words based
on the stimulus given.

Tips on answering:
Section B (i) :
a) Study the question carefully. (brochure, poster, leaflet (risalah),

Advertisement (iklan), route map, notice, table, time-table and others)
b) Get the main ideas/points/information
c) List out/ write the answer in the spaces provided.
d) Make sure your answer/choices/suggestion/points are related.
e) Write the correct information.
h) Make sure ‘RM’, ‘%’ and other symbols are written in proper way.

Section B (ii)
- read the instruction carefully.
- Actually, the question will ask you to write (formal letter, informal letter,
personalised/greeting card, note, notice, post card, short message or an E-
mail) either to your friends, pen-pal, family members, class teacher, Club Advisor,
headmaster/headmistress and other department.
Example :

a) Write an E-mail to your aunt informing her about the sale and tell her about
at least three sections that might interest her.

b) Write a note to your friend giving a detailed description to guide him/her to
the stadium.

c) Write a letter for him/her, telling him/her about at least three uses of the
coconut tree.

d) Write a formal letter to your headmaster, asking permission and RM200.00
budget for the programme.

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A guides/ tips on how you are going to make your choices or decisions refer to
certain items:

Example :

a) Price / Cost : The price is reasonable and you have enough pocket money
b) Free item : If you buy this bag, you will get free…..
c) Place / Venue : The place is not far from my house. It is within walking

distance.
d) Available :i) You can go there at any time.

ii) It is stone throw from my house.
e) Made in : It is made in a popular country
f) Made of : It is made of high quality product.
g) Dessert : The dessert is mouth watering.
h) Shape : It has an attractive shape.
i) Design : The design is remarkable and captivating
j) Duration / Time : The date and time are just perfect for you as you are free.
k) Accommodation : The place is very comfortable and cool.
l) Activity : The activity is challenging and mind blowing.
m) Thing you need : I am sure you already have all the equipment needed.
n) Discount / Offer: If you buy this bag, you can buy at low price.
o) Benefits : I am sure if you made this choice, you will learn many good things.

*Just a suggestions if needed

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MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION B – QUESTION B (ii)

BAND DESCRIPTORS MARKS
EXCELLENT 10 - 12
 excellent and confident use of the language.
 reasons conveyed clearly through a variety of 7-9
4-6
sentence structures. 1-3
 confident use of new words to express reasons.
 reasons are well-planned, relevant and are linked

so as to sustain the interest of the reader.
 overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation.

CREDIT • proficient use of the language throughout.
• attempts made to construct a variety of sentence

structures but occasional errors occur.
• most reasons are well organized, relevant and

conveyed clearly.
• punctuation and spelling errors may occur

occasionally but overall meaning is still clear.

ACHIEVEMENT  correct use of the language.
 simple sentences with minor errors but meaning

is still clear.
 satisfactory presentation of reasons.
 vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning.
 a few punctuation and spelling errors may be

found in the script.

LOW  poor use of language.
ACHIEVEMENT  multiple word errors found in sentences.
 reasons incomprehensible even after a few

readings.
 limited and incorrect use of language.
 many spelling and punctuation errors.
 direct lifting.

* 0 mark = no answer given

*Just a suggestions

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SECTION C
( 25 marks )
Candidates are given a choice of 2 questions. Candidates must answer only 1
question. Candidates must write a composition between 80-100 words based on the
stimulus given.
Writing composition based on given graphics.
- Read the instruction carefully. This section consists of two questions. Answer one
question only.
- Pay attention and identify the graphics given to gather information based on:
a) Subject – names and pronouns
b) Theme : story, Incident, process or facts, events, activities
c) Time Frame (Rangka Masa) : Present Tense or Past Tense
- After that, find out the keywords (words beside the graphics) to get the
information/terms below:
a) Subject
b) Verbs
c) Nouns
d) Adjectives
- Verbs are very important in writing, especially when you want to construct our
sentences. For example : went, jumped, played, was, did etc. so your story must
be in past tense and followed by time-frame in the past, example : last week,
yesterday, during the school holidays.
If the time-frame is already given, not necessary to added the other time-frame
again.
- Candidates must identify the related subject in the story. This is because it will help
or guide them to use the correct pronouns in constructing sentences.
Example : Ali – He, Siti – She, The cat – It, Ali and his friend – They, My
family and I – We.

- Candidates must understand and know how to use the correct term of nouns,
adjectives or adverb in the keywords given.

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WRITING
- Tips on writing composition:

a) Introduction: 1 to 2 sentences.
b) Contents
c) Closing/closure

INTRODUCTION :
Present tense form, EXAMPLE : Siti and Aminah are good friends and neighbours.
They always play games and revise their lessons together.

CONTENT :
Past tense form, starting with past tense (time frame), EXAMPLE: One Saturday
evening, Siti went to Aminah’s house to play congkak as it is their hobby. While
playing they heard a bell ringing outside the house……….
CLOSURE:
EXAMPLE: From this story, it is learnt that Siti is a kind hearted girl.

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MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION C

BAND DESCRIPTORS MARKS
19 - 25
EXCELLENT -excellent and confident use of the language.
-ideas conveyed clearly through a variety of sentence structures. 13 - 18
-confident use of new words to express ideas. 6 - 12
-ideas are well-planned, relevant and are linked so as to sustain the
interest of the reader.
- overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation.

CREDIT -proficient use of the language throughout.
-attempts made to construct a variety of sentence structures but
occasional errors occur.
-most ideas are well organized, relevant and conveyed clearly.
-punctuation and spelling errors may occur occasionally but overall
meaning is still clear.

ACHIEVEM -correct use of the language.
ENT -simple sentences with minor errors but meaning is still clear.
-satisfactory presentation of ideas.
-vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning.
-a few punctuation and spelling errors may be found in the script.

LOW -poor use of language. 1-5
ACHIEVEM -multiple word errors found in sentences.
-reasons incomprehensible even after a few readings.
ENT -limited and incorrect use of language.
-many spelling and punctuation errors.
-direct lifting.

* 0 mark = no answer given

*Just a suggestions

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MARKING SYMBOLS Definitions
Symbols

Good / correct sentence
New words used correctly

^ Omission of word
R Repetition

Punctuation
V Inappropriate word / vocabulary

Single word error / grammar

_____ Multiple word error / structural

? Unclear meaning

sp Spelling error
II Total distortion(Blatant irrelevancy)
Rd Redundancy

Word order

( )? Not related to content

[] Chunking of words
Wwww Single / minor word error

* 0 mark = no answer given
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COMMON MISTAKES IN UPSR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Examples:
1) I and my uncle visited the orchard last week. X

My uncle and I visited the orchard last week. /

2) Abu was went to school just now. X
Abu went to school just now. /

3) He waited for see you. X
He waited to see you. /

4) The boys was playing at the field. X
The boys were playing at the field. /

5) Jamal did not bought the book yesterday. X
Jamal did not buy the book yesterday. /

6) She could not went to the market yesterday. X
She could not go to the market yesterday. /

7) Than, it became a caterpillar. X
Then, it became a caterpillar. /

8) There were many peoples at the night market.. X
There were many people at the night market. /

9) Jamal and her wife went to restaurant. X
Jamal and his wife went to the restaurant. /

10) There was a few child in the canteen. X
There were a few children in the canteen. /

11) Mary went saw her cousin. X
Mary went to see her cousin. /

12) The coffee are hot. X
The coffee is hot. /

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