Model Essays for English CEFR Form 4&5

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Contents

PENERBIT ILMUPart 1 Short Communicative Message 1
BAKTI SDN. BHD. • Email 4

Part 2 Guided Writing 24
• Essay 26

Part 3 Extended Writing 50
• Articles 52
• Reviews 67
• Reports 83
• Narrative Writing (Stories) 98

Part 4 Other Types of Writing 113
• Informal Letters 114
• Formal Letters 127
• Speeches/Talks 148

SPM Model Test 1 161

SPM Model Test 2 165

Answers 169

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PENERBIT ILMU Part
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1 Short Communicative Message

Introduction

Short Communicative Message is tested in Part 1 of Paper 2 (1119/2). This section
tests students’ knowledge in responding to questions in emails or messages. A stimulus
(an email or a message) is given and students are required to respond to the stimulus
in about 80 words. A total of 20 marks is awarded for this part. Students are assessed
based on four criteria – content, communicative achievement, organisation and
language. Each criterion is worth 5 marks. Only one question is asked in this part
and it is compulsory for students to answer.
Test Focus
• Make and respond to simple requests and suggestions
• Explain simple processes
• Narrate factual or imagined events and experiences
• Express and respond to opinions and common feelings such as happiness, sadness,

surprise, and interest
• Punctuate written work with moderate accuracy
• Spell written work with moderate accuracy
• Begin to use formal and informal registers appropriate to the target audience in

familiar situations
Guidelines and Strategy
1 The content must be relevant to the task given. Keep your response clear and brief.

Answer only what is asked. There is no need for elaboration as there is a word
limit of 80 words.
2 The response should be straightforward and communicative in nature. So, you
should be concise and straight to the point.
3 The recipient of the email is usually family members or friends so use a friendly
tone throughout the message or email.
4 Use cohesive devices to link your ideas so that the reader can easily understand
your message.
5 Use vocabulary that is relevant to your topic.
6 Use grammatically correct sentences.
7 Review your work for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
8 Use interesting expressions in your answer.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
You may use the following expressions in your message:

Greetings/ Hi/Hello Nice to hear from you!
salutations How are you doing? Hope you are doing well.
PENERBIT ILMU How are your family? It’s been a while since I last wrote.
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Agreeing/ I agree with you. That’s a great idea! Part 1
accepting You are absolutely right! That sounds fun!
invitation I would love to come! Count me in!

Disagreeing/ I don’t think that’s a great idea. I see things differently.
declining I’m afraid I don’t agree. I don’t think I can make it.
invitation I think I have to decline. Maybe next time as I…

Giving I suggest… Why don’t we…
suggestions/ I would recommend that… Let’s go/do…
recommendations I think it’s a good idea to… How about if we…

Giving advice Why don’t you try… It might be a good idea to…
You have to… I think you need to…
I would advise you to… Maybe you should…

Justifying It’s a good idea because… Due to… I think this might…
The reason is… Seeing that… I think this…

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Sample
Question
You received an email from your brother, Samuel.

Hi,
We are planning to have a special dinner for Dad on Father’s Day. Should we have
continental, oriental or local cuisine? Which restaurant do you suggest and what gift shall
we get for him?
I’ll be waiting for your reply.
Bye!

Now, write an email to your brother in about 80 words.

Sample Answer
When planning your reply, keep the task and questions mind:
Task: To suggest

Questions to be answered
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Should we have Which restaurant What gift shall
continental, oriental do you suggest? we get him?

or local cuisine?

Make sure all these questions are addressed in your response.

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To: [email protected] a
Subject: Father’s Day celebration b
c
Hi, d
e
Dad would love local cuisine. He loves only Malaysian food like roti canai and
teh tarik. We should go to Malaysian Flavours restaurant, which sells all types f
of Malaysian food under one roof including Malay, Chinese and Indian food.
As you know, Dad is crazy about car accessories. He has always wanted sports g
rims for his car. Obviously, we should get him these sports rims on his special h
day. I recommend gold and black rims.
What do you think?

Bye!
Steven
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ILMU
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Your response to the email should have the following:
a Email address of the receiver of the email
b The subject of the email that you are sending. It should be related to the content of

the email.
c Salutation of your email.
d Answers the question: Should we have continental, oriental or local cuisine?
e Answers the question: Which restaurant do you suggest?
f Answers the question: What gift shall we get for him?
g Signing off
h Your name

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PENERBIT ILMU Part
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2 Guided Writing

Introduction

Guided Writing is tested in Part 2 of Paper 2 (1119/2). Students are required to
write an essay based on a text stimulus in 125 – 150 words. A total of 20 marks
is awarded for this part. Students are assessed based on four criteria – content,
communicative achievement, organisation and language. Each criterion is worth 5 marks.
Only one question is asked and you are required to answer this question.
Test Focus
• Explain advantages and/or disadvantages of:
(i) ideas
(ii) plans
(iii) arrangements
• Explain the main points for and against an idea or argument
• Express and respond to real or imagined opinions and feelings
• Organise, sequence and develop ideas within a text of several paragraphs on

familiar topics and some unfamiliar topics
• Punctuate written work on a range of text types with reasonable accuracy
• Use formal and informal registers appropriate to the target audience
Guidelines and Strategy
1 Read the question carefully.
2 In the stimulus, you will be given two or three points to guide you in your writing.

Remember to include all the points in your essay.
3 State your opinion in the first paragraph. Your answer must be relevant to the task

given.
4 Provide reasons or supporting details in your second and third paragraphs.
5 You may reiterate your opinion to conclude the essay.
6 There is a word limit of 120 – 150 words so do not provide lengthy elaborations.
7 Use vocabulary that is suitable to your topic and language that is appropriate

for your target audience. You may also use idiomatic expressions to fortify your
response.
8 Use sentence connectors to link your ideas so that your essay flows well and the
reader can easily understand your viewpoint.
9 Remember to use grammatically correct sentences.
10 Review your work for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.

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PENERBIT Part 2USEFUL EXPRESSIONS • To add contrasting points
ILMU• To state your opinion on the other hand, however, despite/in
BAKTI SDN. BHD. spite of (the fact), while, nevertheless,
I strongly believe that… even though, although, it can be argued
In my opinion… that, one can argue that, but, though it is
To a certain extent I agree… argued that, people argue that, opponents
I agree/disagree with… of this view say, there are people who
I think… oppose this view

• To present arguments for • To show sequence of ideas
One important advantage is… Firstly, Secondly, Finally, After that, Then,
A further advantage… First of all, To start with, To begin with,
Many people are convinced… Last but not least, In the first place, First
The first benefit is… of all
One point of view in favour of…
It is often believed that… • To introduce examples
For example, for instance, such as, namely
• To present arguments against
One major disadvantage of… • To conclude
Some people are against… In conclusion, To conclude, To sum
An additional disadvantage is… up, All in all, All things considered,
An important drawback is… On the whole, Taking everything into
One point against… account/consideration, Above all, As was
Another major drawback… previously stated

• To add similar points
furthermore, also, in addition to, besides,
apart from this/that, not to mention the
fact that, besides that, also

GENERAL FORMAT OF AN ESSAY

Introduction
 Start with a general statement
 and mention the keywords in
 the situation given

 Body
 Answer the first, second and
 third prompts and elaborate
 briefly with examples


 Conclusion
 End with a brief conclusion


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Sample
Question
Your class has been discussing about the influence of television on students and your
teacher has asked you to write an essay on whether television is beneficial or harmful.

PENERBIT ILMUIn your essay, you should write about: a Part 2
BAKTI SDN. BHD.• your opinion on this issue
• reasons to support your opinion b
• examples of television programmes c
d
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
e
Sample Answer
f
Television is beneficial for students. It provides entertainment, education and g
keeps us abreast with the latest news globally.
Television is the easiest form of entertainment. You can take a break by h
watching sitcoms or cartoons. The characters’ hilarious antics can keep stress at
bay as laughter is the best medicine. Television can also be a source of education.
During the recent Movement Control Order (MCO) due to Covid-19, students can
learn through programmes such as Astro Tutor TV which provides lessons using
approaches that appeal to students, or the National Geographic channels where
students are able to learn about history, nature and the environment in the most
interesting way. Finally, television updates us with the latest development around
the world. News channels such as CNN, BBC News and Bloomberg Television
give us the most up-to-date-news of current events.
Therefore, television is definitely beneficial for students to spend their leisure
time at home.

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Your answer should contain the following:

a State your opinion.
b The first reason to support your opinion.
c Elaboration and examples of television programmes that are relevant to the first reason.
d The second reason to support your opinion.
e Elaboration and examples of television programmes that are relevant to the second

reason.
f The third reason to support your opinion.
g Elaboration and examples of television programmes that are relevant to the third

reason.
h Restate your opinion.
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Model

1Question

Your class has been discussing about the benefits and dangers of playing computer games.
Your teacher has asked you to write an essay on your opinion on this issue.

In your essay, you should write about:
• types of computer games
• whether computer games are beneficial or dangerous
• reasons to support your opinion

Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

Model Answer Vocabulary Builder
Firstly, there are many types of games in the market such as
action games, strategy games, role-playing games and so on. I feel 1 psychomotor
that students can develop many skills if they choose the right type – the relationship
of games. between mental
For example, action games develop the psychomotor skills activity and
of the players because while playing, the players engage their physical movement
eyes, fingers and mind. This helps in hand-to-eye coordination.
Strategy games, on the other hand, require players to think on their 2 think on their feet
feet. This skill develops a player’s problem-solving and decision- – react quickly and
making skills. Finally, role-paying games enhance memory. This decisively
is because for certain games there is a storyline, characters with
different abilities, as well as various tasks that players need to fulfil. 3 enhance
Players will need to memorise these throughout the game which – improve
will eventually strengthen their memory.
Therefore, I believe computers games can be beneficial to
students as long as they do not play excessively.

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PENERBIT Part 3 Articles
ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD.An article is a piece of writing about a particular subject. Its purpose can be to give
information, news, suggestions or opinion to the reader. An article can appear in
newspapers, magazines, newsletters or on the internet.
Guidelines and Strategy
1 Read the question carefully.
2 Start your article with a title – you may use the one given in the stimulus if you

wish, or come up with a new one. Remember to write your name in the next line.
3 Read the stimulus carefully and understand what is required in your article. Use

the points given to guide you.
4 Come up with a strong opening line. The first line must be able to capture the

attention of the reader and set the tone of the article. Here are some ways you
may start your article:
• use a quote
• share a personal story
• ask a question
• tell the reader to imagine a scenario
• share an interesting fact
But remember to keep your introduction short as you do not want to bore the
reader or give away too much information in the beginning.
5 State the aim of the article in the introductory paragraph.
6 Break your main points into paragraphs – preferably a paragraph for each point.
7 Avoid lengthy elaboration as you need to keep to the word limit of 200 – 250
words.
8 Use sentence connectors to link your ideas so that the reader can easily understand
your viewpoint.
9 Review your essay for grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

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Sample
Question
You see this notice on the school notice board.

Articles wanted!
Let’s Go Camping!
• What was your recent camping experience?
• What are the benefits of camping?
• What facilities should be improved at camping sites?
Write us an article answering these questions.
The best article will be uploaded on the school website.

Write your article.
PENERBIT ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD.Sample Answer

Let’s Go Camping a Part 3
by Sheila Ramasamy b
 c
Have you ever felt that life in the city is too hectic and you just want to get  d
away from it all? Well, why not go camping? It is a fun activity that allows you 
to enjoy the great outdoors amidst all that Mother Nature has to offer.  e
Recently, my family and I had a great time camping at Kenny’s Campsite. 
Located near a waterfall which gave us a marvellous view, the campsite was f
also very clean and well-equipped with different types of accommodation, from 
tents to dorms and chalets. 
We love camping because there are many benefits to be gained. 
Firstly, it is a great way to bond with your family, minus the distractions 
of technology. Apart from that, it allows us to work together when doing 
activities such as setting up the tents, gathering firewood, fishing and cooking. 
Secondly, camping is a great way to bond with nature. We realised 
how important nature is to mankind and how we must try to preserve it. 
Finally, camping tests our physical fitness, especially in activities such as 
jungle trekking, kayaking and swimming. It is definitely a change from our 
usual sedentary lives that is a gateway to many health issues. 
Although camping is great fun, there are some facilities that camping 
sites must improve on. Safety is priority so having a well-lit campsite
especially at night is important. Furthermore, it is good to provide 
facilities for people with special needs so that they are able to enjoy the 
experience too. 
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Your answer should contain the following:

a Write the title of your article. You may use the title given in the stimulus.
b Write your name as the writer.
c Write a strong and interesting opening line in your introductory paragraph.
d This paragraph answers the first prompt – What was your recent camping experience?
In your elaboration, name the camping place, the location and what you liked about

it
e This paragraph answers the second prompt – What are the benefits of camping?
In your elaboration, list two or three benefits of camping. Support your points with

details and examples.
f This paragraph answers the third prompt – What facilities should be improved at

camping sites?
In your elaboration, list two recommendations. Support your recommendation with

reasons.
PENERBIT Part 3
ILMUModel
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1Question

You see this notice in the newspaper.

Articles wanted!
Educational TV Channel
• What does an educational TV channel mean to you?
• What types of programmes would you want to watch?
• What special features do you expect from an educational TV channel?
Write us an article answering these questions.
The best article will be published in our newspaper.

Write your article.

Model Answer Vocabulary Builder

Educational TV Channel
by Darshan Mann

Television programmes are primarily meant to be entertaining.
However, there are channels that provide educational guidance in
a fun and meaningful manner.
I would expect an educational TV channel to contain instructional
programmes that cover topics learned in school to help students
prepare for examinations, especially standardised examinations

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Reviews

PENERBIT ILMUA review is a piece of writing in which the writer gives his or her opinion on a book,
BAKTI SDN. BHD.movie, place, product, service, performance and so on.

Here are some points you may want to consider when writing a review:

Book Review Checklist Movie Review Checklist

 Title  Title
 Author  Director
 Genre  Actors/Actresses
 Year of publication  Genre
 Brief synopsis  Year of release
– Where does the story take place?  Brief synopsis
– Who are the main characters? – Where does the story take place? Part 3
– What is the story about? – Who are the main characters?
 What do you like about the book? Why? – What is the story about?
– Story  What do you like about the movie?
– Language Why?
– Themes/moral values – Story
 Would you recommend it? Why? – Cinematography
– Acting
– CGI
– Music/soundtrack
 Would you recommend it? Why?

Place Review Checklist Product Review Checklist

 Name of place  Name of product
 Date/time of visit  Date/time of purchase
 Location/address  Where it was purchased
 Accessibility – how to get there  Brief description of product/key features
 Brief description of place  How is the product different from others
– View/décor/ambience in the market?
– Any special features  The price range
 The food served  Where the product can be purchased
 The quality of service  What do you like about the product?
 The price range Why?
 What do you like about the place?  Would you recommend it? Why?
Why?
 Would you recommend it? Why?

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PENERBIT Part 3 Guidelines and Strategy
ILMU 1 Read the question carefully and understand what is required in your review. Use
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the questions given to guide you.
2 Write the title of the review.

e.g. Nevermore: A Book Review
The Book Owl Café: A Review
Review of the Kobo e-Book Reader
3 You may start with an introduction of what you are reviewing.
e.g. I recently read/watched…
One of my favourite restaurants is…
The product I would like to review is…
4 Provide some background information or details of what you are reviewing in the
opening paragraph. For example:
e.g. The book is written by…/The movie is directed by…
The genre of the book/movie is…
The book was published in…/The movie was released…
The restaurant is located in…/You can get to the restaurant by…
The product claims to…
5 Answer the first question in the stimulus – say what you like about the book/movie/
product. Give reasons and elaborate what you like/dislike about the subject you
are reviewing. Remember, the point must be relevant to the prompt given. For
example:
e.g. It is a fun/entertaining/chilling/inspiring story that…
It features a great cast of characters including…
One of the things I love about the café is…
This is a great product as…
6 End your review with your recommendation. Would you recommend it or not
recommend it? Give a short explanation for your answer. For example:
e.g. I thoroughly recommend this book/movie because…
It is one of the best books I have ever read/movies I have ever seen.
Although I enjoyed the food, I would not recommend it as…
This product is recommended for…
7 Keep to the word limit of 200 – 250 words.
8 Use sentence connectors to link your ideas so that the reader can easily understand
your viewpoint.
9 Review your essay for grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

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Sample
Question
You recently saw a notice in the library.

Reviews required!
Have you read an interesting book lately? Send us your book review.

What did you like about the book?
Will you encourage your friends to read this book? Why?
The best review will be awarded cash price.
PENERBIT ILMU
BAKTI SDN. BHD.Write your review.

Sample Answer

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: A Book Review a Part 3
b
The book that I have enjoyed reading the most lately is an evergreen classic  c
entitled Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part science 
fiction, part fantasy novel first published in 1886. This is an abridged version  d
published by Fontana Books and available at Famous Bookstore.  e
This story follows a lawyer, Gabriel Utterson, who investigates the strange 
case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Dr Jekyll is a renowned and noble doctor from
the upper crust society. Unknown to anyone, he has a dark side as he derives 
pleasure from inflicting pain onto others. To camouflage his sadistic nature, 
he creates Mr Hyde by drinking a potion. Through Mr Hyde, Dr Jekyll carries 
out his heinous activities to satisfy his appetite for cruelty. 
I find this book fascinating because the concept of split personality is explored 
even during the 1800s. This is an interesting phenomenon that plagues people 
even in the urban society today. I also enjoyed reading the struggle between 
good and evil and how even the most educated person has dark desires. 
I would definitely encourage my friends to read this book, especially those
who love science fiction. Since this book is an abridged version, the language 
has been simplified and so it is an easy read and is suitable for all levels. The 
story is fast-paced and it has a shocking ending that I think about even until 
today. 





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PENERBIT ILMU Reports Part 3
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A report is a formal account of an event, project or situation. Types of reports you
may be required to write include:
• club/society report
• report on a school event
• report addressing a complaint/grievance
• report based on a survey
A report has a particular purpose which is to give information or analysis, or make
recommendations, suggestions or proposals.
Guidelines and Strategy
1 Read the question carefully and understand the kind of report you are required to

write. Use the prompts to guide you.
2 Pay attention to your role and the audience – who are you and who is the report

for?
3 State the aim of the report in the introduction. You may give a brief background

of the situation.
4 Answer the prompts and elaborate. Arrange them in paragraphs.
5 If the question asks for it, give your recommendation, suggestion or proposal in

the concluding paragraph.
6 Use sentence connectors to link your ideas so that the reader can easily understand

your viewpoint.
7 Keep to the word limit of 200 – 250 words.
8 Write your name and position at the end of your report.
9 Review your essay for grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

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Sample
Question
As the Class Monitor, you have been asked to write a report for your class teacher on the
types of television channels that your classmates watch.
Your report should include:
• the purpose of the report
• the two most popular channels your classmates watch
• the reason for watching them

Write your report.
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ILMUSample Answer
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Report on the Two Most Popular Television Channels in Form 5 Wawasan a
b
The aim of this report is to state the two television channels that the 
class of 5 Wawasan watch the most. A survey was conducted recently and  c
it was found that the two most-watched channels are National Geographic 
and AXN.  d
The National Geographic channel takes the top spot because we feel  e
it is most helpful to us in our studies as well as possible future careers. f
As Science stream students, we learn Chemistry, Biology and Physics. 
These subjects are dealt with in detail in the programmes featured on 
this channel. For example, Physics students will benefit from watching 
aeronautics programme as it deals with the principles of combustion, which is
part of the Physics syllabus. They will be able to understand the topic better 
as the narration and visual graphics explain this principle in great length. 
Also, we understand the nature of animals in the wild via this channel. 
For those who are keen on a career as a veterinarian, there are programmes 
like Dr Pol where we are able to understand this job scope. 
The second most popular channel in this class is AXN. This channel has 
many entertaining and informative programmes that are also beneficial for 
Science students. For example, Biology students enjoy watching programmes
such as CSI which help us understand the principles of forensic science. 
Students who desire a career in forensic science will benefit from this programme 
as it portrays the work specifications of a forensic investigator. 
In conclusion, these two channels are popular because they are beneficial
to our studies as well the professions that we wish to pursue.

Reported by 
Jihan Yusoff
Jihan Yusoff
Class Monitor
Form 5 Wawasan

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Narrative Writing (Stories)

PENERBIT Part 3Narrative writing is story writing. The aim is to tell the reader a story where the
ILMUcharacters face a problem or go through an interesting or entertaining experience.
BAKTI SDN. BHD.Narrative writing has these elements:
• setting – where and when the story takes place
• characters – the people in the story
• plot – sequence of events in the story. The plot usually follows this pattern:

Climax

Conflict Falling action
Rising action

Introduction Resolution

➥ introduction – the characters and setting are mentioned
➥ rising action – events that begin to lead to the conflict
➥ conflict – a problem that the character(s) must overcome
➥ climax – the highest point in the story where matters come to a head
➥ falling action – events after the climax leading to the resolution
➥ resolution – the end of the story where matters are resolved and the moral

lessons may be mentioned
A story can have the purpose to motivate, educate or simply entertain the readers.
A good story has the ability to keep the reader engaged.
Here are some details you may want to consider when writing a story:

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Narrative Writing Checklist

Characters Setting

• Give names to the characters • State where and when the story takes
• Describe what your character(s) look place
like • Use descriptive words to describe the
• Describe your characters’ personality setting
PENERBIT ILMU• State the relationship between your
BAKTI SDN. BHD.characters
• Describe the characters’ feelings

Plot Language

• Describe the conflict/problem that • Decide on the point of view – first or
arises third person
• How did the character(s) tackle the • Make sure the tense used is consistent
problem? (present or past)
• Did the character(s) solve the problem • Include dialogues to make the story come
in a realistic way? alive
• Did the character(s) learn any lessons • Use words that appeal to the five sense
from it? – sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste
• Include some figurative language to make
the story interesting, such as metaphor, Part 3
simile, proverb, onomatopeia, etc.

You may not able to include all the details due to the word limit. However, try to
include some to make your story interesting.

Guidelines and Strategy
1 Read the question carefully and understand the kind of story you are required to

write. Use the title and prompts to guide you.
2 Write the title given.
3 Decide on the point of view that you are going to use:

• first person – the narrator is a character in the story (using the pronoun I)
• third person – the narrator is all-knowing (using the pronouns he, she, they)
4 Look at the tense used in the prompt to decide on the tense to use in the story.
Does the story happen in the past or in the present? Be consistent with the tense
used.
5 Set the scenario in the first paragraph. Introduce the characters, the setting and
the time frame. Give names to the characters.
6 Answer the first prompt in the second paragraph and elaborate – e.g. describe the
problem the character encountered
7 Develop the events up to the climax.
8 Answer the second prompt in the third paragraph and elaborate – e.g. how was
the problem resolved?
9 End your story with a logical conclusion. Include moral values that are relevant
to the story.
10 Keep to the word limit of 200 – 250 words.
11 Review your essay for grammar, spelling or punctuation errors.

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Sample
Question
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school magazine. The story must have
the title:

A Painful Lesson
Your story should include:
• a description of the painful situation
• what the person learned from the situation
PENERBIT Part 3
ILMUWrite your story.
BAKTI SDN. BHD.Sample Answer

A Painful Lesson  a
Salimah’s parents run a food stall near their village. The food is good and  b
there are normally many customers at the stall. Her brother, Salman, always 
helps out but Salimah is reluctant to help as she prefers hanging out with her  c
friends or playing video games. 
One day, she received a phone call from her frantic brother. He told her  d
that their mother had fainted in the kitchen of the stall and fell hard on her  e
head. He was taking her to the hospital and asked her to meet them there as  f
soon as possible.  g
Salimah froze as she heard those painful words. She was shocked and 
blamed herself for not helping her mother. Her mother did tell her that she was 
not well and she wanted Salimah to help her at the stall but Salimah refused. 
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she quickly cycled to the hospital. 
When she entered the ward, she was shocked to see her a bandage around 
her mother’s head. Her mother was lying on the bed with her eyes closed. 
Salimah held her mother’s hands and sought forgiveness. She sobbed loudly.
Her mother quickly hugged her and consoled her. Her mother reassured 
her that she was well but Salimah had to help her father and brother at the 
stall. The speechless Sarimah quickly nodded her head. 
From that time onwards, Salimah went dutifully to the stall. She had changed 
over a new leaf. Her mother’s accident was indeed a painful lesson she would 
never forget.
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Your answer should contain the following:

a Write the title of your story. You may use the titles given in the stimulus.
b Begin the introduction paragraph by introducing the characters and setting.
c Rising action – develop events leading to the conflict
d Conflict – describe the painful situation that the character has to face
e Climax – the highest or most exciting point in the story
f Falling action – events following the climax and leading to the resolution
g Resolution – what the character learned from the experience/how the experience has

changed the character

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