BRAINSTORM IDEAS USING WH-QUESTIONS USE THE FORMULA I.B.C WRITE AT LEAST 4-5 PARAGRAPHS USE THE COHESIVE DEVICES USE CORRECT TENSES USE BOMBASTIC VOCABULARY & CORRECT GRAMMAR TO ANSWER THIS PART, YOU NEED TO:
THE I.B.C FORMULA I INTRODUCTION You must introduce the topic by using another formula called QIDS & end your introduction with a thesis statement (not a must/just an option) B BODY You can have TWO to THREE body paragraphs for the contents. Each paragraph should have: A cohesive device, the focus (your idea/point which is based on the question), the following (explanation), the examples and the ending [COFFEE] C CONCLUSION You can end your topic by restating the thesis statement and maybe give your own hope/opinion/stance about the topic.
INTRODUCTION: 1. You can start your first sentence using the formula: Q, I, D, S 2. You can always combine two or three of the following: Q QUESTION Have you ever wondered about studying abroad? Do you know that there are many advantages of online shopping? Do you know what conscience is? Are you aware that the cases of obesity have increased day by day? I IDIOM It is important for us to take care of our health. As the saying goes , health is wealth. Prevention is better than cure. Burning the midnight oil is one of the ways to study for examinations. D DEFINITION Conscience can be defined as a person's moral sense of right and wrong that acts as a guide to one's behaviour . The definition of pastime is an activity that we like doing in our free time. S STATEMENT It is important/vital/crucial/essential/significant/necessary/compulsory for us to take care of our health. Hobby is a very important activity everyone must have. There are many kinds of holiday destinations in the world but the one I love/like/prefer/go for/opt for the most is Langkawi Island. These days/Nowadays , gangsterism among teenagers has been a growing concern among the society. Comparison of past and today’s trend: People used to write letters to each other as a way of communication in the past.Today , everything is just at our fingertips. We can always drop someone a line. Some people are saying that social media is harming our lives. Twenty years ago, people talked to each other, but now they prefer to message someone instead of talk. Being a wise shopper/consumer is important in today’s economy. A wise consumer is a person who always spends wisely.
INTRODUCTION: After your first sentence using the formula: Q, I, D, S, you can end your introduction with a THESIS STATEMENT. SAMPLE TOPIC: EXAMPLE OF THESIS STATEMENT: GANSTERISM In this essay, I will talk about the preventative measures of gangsterism, the causes/reasons it happens/the contributing factors and its effects/ repercussions/ consequences/impacts to teenagers. Studying/Taking into account the repercussions of gangsterism and its causes/contributing factors is important so that some preventative measures can be taken. ONILNE SHOPPING This essay focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping. Online shopping has both advantages/ pros/ benefits and disadvantages/cons/drawbacks/downsides MY DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION The focus of this essay is to explain the features of my dream holiday destination. There are some special features/characteristics of my dream holiday destination. CONSCIENCE This essay will enlighten readers about the importance of conscience in our life. There are some reasons for having conscience in our life. STUDY TIPS This essay will discuss the study tips that are beneficial for examinations. Studying in smaller groups and creating a study schedule/timetable are among the study tips for examinations. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE The subject matter of this essay is to study the significance of a healthy lifestyle. Avoiding serious illnesses/diseases and strengthening family bond/tie/camaraderie are the reasons for practicing a healthy lifestyle. STOP SMOKING! There are many/a lot of/plethora of/myriads of harmful effects of smoking to our health with lung cancer being one of those. Lung cancer is one of the harmful/hazardous effects/repercussions/consequences/impacts of smoking.
THE EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION AFTER USING THE Q.I.D.S + THESIS STATEMENT: TOPIC SAMPLE INTRODUCTION KEEPING A PET Have you ever wondered about having a pet? There are many kinds of pets in the world but the one I like the most is a cat. This essay will enlighten readers about the ways to keep a pet. EXERCISING It is important for us to take care of our health. As the saying goes, health is wealth. The subject matter of this essay is to know the importance of exercising in our life. HOBBY Hobby can be defined as an activity that we like doing in our free time. It is a very important activity everyone must have in order to enrich our lives. In this essay, I will talk about the benefits of a hobby. HOUSEHOLD CHORES Have you ever lent a hand when it comes to doing the household chores? Household chores can be defined as any tasks you have to do at home every day or every week to keep your house looking nice and clean. This essay will enlighten readers on the reasons of doing house chores and ways to urge teenagers to lift a finger at home. ONILNE SHOPPING In the past/In the old days, people only shopped at the physical stores as online shopping platforms were far from the picture. Now, online shopping has ironically become a trend. This essay focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping. HOW TO EXCEL IN EXAMINATIONS Examinations are an important part of every student’s life. Some students do it well, while others find it challenging. How can we excel in examinations? This essay will explain the ways to excel in examinations with flying colours .
THE EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION AFTER USING THE Q.I.D.S + THESIS STATEMENT: TOPIC SAMPLE INTRODUCTION STOP SMOKING! Smoking is prevalent among teenagers nowadays. Apart from the conventional cigarettes, young people today are also attracted to e-cigarettes, or more commonly known as vaping. There are myriads of harmful effects to our health. ONLINE GAMES Have you ever been addicted to any games online? Online games are definitely entertaining. There are many types of online games that cater to different interests such as role-playing games, multiple player games, strategy games and so much more. Despite the fun part, it also has some drawbacks. MY DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION I have always anticipated to unwind with my beloved family doing activities we love the most, together. One of the ways to execute/accomplish my wish is to visit my dream holiday destination which is Sabah. COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Participating in cocurricular activities has always been an advantage for students in order to enhance the school experience. Nowadays, there are many types of activities offered that can benefit students in so many ways. OBESITY Are you aware that the number of people getting obese in Malaysia is on the rise? Obesity has become a growing concern especially among young people/youth/youngsters. There are many dangerous diseases/illnesses associated with obesity. Or There are many hazardous effects/repercussions/consequences/impacts that can jeopardize our health. TEAM SPORTS A team sport involves a group of more than two people. No one can play sports alone. Both teams need to have an equal number of players and play together with the same objective.
BODY PARAGRAPH(S): Use the formula: COFFEE (You do not necessarily need to use ALL of the elements. You might want to stop at COFF or COFFE depending on the question. ) CO THE COHESIVE DEVICES The first reason is/The most significant way is/The most essential benefit is/ First and foremost, First of all, To begin with, To start with, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Additionally, Apart from that, On top of that, Besides that, Pertaining to the…, Regarding the …, In relation to the…, In terms of the …, As for the …, About the … When it comes to F THE FOCUS Continue after the cohesive devices. Example: Studying abroad is a huge financial burden for many families. (the focus- also known as topic sentence-your main idea) F THE FOLLOWING Continue after the focus. Example: The cost of living and tuition fees are expensive. (the following sentence- also known as explanation or elaboration of your focus/topic sentence) E THE EXAMPLES Continue after the following. Example: For instance/For example/To illustrate, the medical course in a foreign university costs higher than the same programme in a local university. E THE END Continue after the examples (it can be your own opinion) Example: As a result, we might have to live on a limited budget which could affect our studies and lifestyle. (Known as concluding sentence too)
THE EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETE BODY PARAGRAPH AFTER USING THE COFFEE FORMULA: TOPIC SAMPLE BODY PARAGRAPH HOUSEHOLD CHORES Question: Why is doing house chores important? The most important reason for doing house chores is, we can lessen the burden put on our mothers or sisters. Back in those days, women were often subjected to managing the household chores while men were the sole bread winner of the family. To me, this culture is long gone. Now, everyone has a role to play regardless of your gender. STUDYING ABROAD Question: What are the benefits? The first essential advantage of studying overseas is, it widens our learning opportunities. There are many well-known colleges and universities with excellent lecturers and researchers as well as exquisite teaching methods outside Malaysia. Studying at any one of these institutions would definitely be an eye-opener for many of us. STUDYING ABROAD Qyestion : What are the disadvantages/drawbacks? Despite the benefit it offers, studying abroad also has some drawbacks. One of those is, it is a huge financial burden for many families. The cost of living and tuition fees are expensive. For instance, the medical course in a foreign university costs higher than the same programme in a local university. As a result, we might have to live on a limited budget which could affect our studies and lifestyle.
ADJECTIVES VERBS WIDE WIDEN Reading can widen our knowledge EASY EASE The timetable eases me to manage my time. LESS LESSEN My friend lessens my burden. DANGEROUS ENDANGER Smoking endangers our health. STRONG STRENGTHEN Family Day can strengthen the camaraderie/relationship/bond. BEAUTFUL BEAUTIFY We need to work together to beautify the school compound. QUICK QUICKEN I quickened my steps as I saw a silhouette approaching.
CONCLUSION: You have to end your topic by giving your own hope/opinion/stance [H.O.S] about the topic. CO COHESIVE DEVICES All in all/Above all/In a nutshell/In conclusion/To sum up/To conclude *Do not use “as a conclusion” which is wrong. H O S HOPE OPINION STANCE I hope we can spend time completing the chores as much as we spend time playing games or doing other pastime activities. With the steps mentioned above, it is hoped that we can all be wise consumers who always spend within our means/budgets. To me/In my point of view/In my opinion , no one is excluded from doing the house chores. I agree/recommend/suggest that everyone should help out at home. Everyone has to join forces in order to ensure the house is always kept clean and comfortable for a harmonious family.
THE EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETE CONCLUSION: TOPIC SAMPLE CONCLUSION HOUSEHOLD CHORES In a nutshell, doing household chores has become common among all walks of life. Everyone has to join forces in order to ensure the house is always kept clean and comfortable for a harmonious family. HOW TO EXCEL IN EXAMINATIONS In conclusion, I hope the guidelines can benefit us and help us excel in our small tests as well as important examinations. COHESIVE DEVICES FOR CONCLUSION In a nutshell/ In conclusion/ To sum up/ To conclude/ All in all/ Above all
The formulas in Part 2 I.B.C CO.F.F.E.E H.O.S Q.I.D.S
Introduction Q.I.D.S & Thesis statement Body 2 CO.F.F.E.E Conclusion H.O.S Body 1 CO.F.F.E.E Body 3 CO.F.F.E.E The structure (The I.B.C)
Introduction Q.I.D.S & Thesis statement Body CO.F.F.E.E CO.F.F.E.E CO.F.F.E.E Conclusion H.O.S The structure (The I.B.C)
Introduction Q.I.D.S & Thesis statement Body 2 CO.F.F.E.E Conclusion H.O.S Body 1 CO.F.F.E.E CO.F.F.E.E The structure (The I.B.C)
A GROUP OF 4-5 ONE QUESTION/ONE TOPIC DRAFT WRITE PRESENT DISCUSS LET’S PRACTICE!
TRIAL SELANGOR
TRIAL SARAWAK (KUCHING)
TRIAL PAHANG
TRIAL PENANG (SET 1)
TRIAL SARAWAK (DALAT)
TRIAL PUTRAJAYA
TRIAL SABAH (PENAMPANG)
TRIAL SABAH (LIKAS)
TRIAL PERAK (IPOH)
TRIAL PERLIS
TRIAL MALACCA
TRIAL MRSM
TRIAL NEGERI SEMBILAN
TRIAL KL
TRIAL KELANTAN
TRIAL JOHOR (TANGKAK)
TRIAL JOHOR (PASIR GUDANG)
SPM 2021 & POSSIBLE QUESTIONS AN ACT OF KINDNESS POSSIBLE QUESTIONS: CONSCIENCE SELF-ESTEEM (HOW YOU VALUE YOURSELF) SELF-CONFIDENCE CHALLENGES AS A STUDENT PEER INFLUENCE IN STUDENTS’ LIFE FAMILY TIES VOLUNTEERING WORK- ORPHANS VS ORPHANAGE, OLD FOLKS’ HOME VS THE ELDERLY/THE SENIOR CITIZENS GETAWAY/HOLIDAY/EXCURSION HOBBY/PASTIME FUTURE LEADERS ONLINE X – SHOPPING/GAMES/E-WALLETS/E-BOOKS/GADGETS APPRECIATION OF SOMETHING/SOMEONE
What You Can Still Do: Part 1- Write at least another 3 emails using the GREAT! Formula. Part 2- Study the sample essays on certain topics especially those in your textbook. Remember the IBC Formula. Try writing a sample essay based on a chosen topic. Part 3: Study at least 2 types of essays of your choice. Rewrite the useful expressions as to memorize them. Remember the structures as well. 1119/2