MASTERING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPM PAPERS 2.pptx

TIPS AND STRATEGIES TO ACE IN WRITING PAPER.

1. English Language Workshop: Mastering SPM Writing (1119/2) PRESENTER: MDM. VALARIE BINTI EDDIE

2. 🎯 Workshop Objectives ✅ Understand the format ✅ Learn proper time management ✅ Get to know the marking scheme ✅ Learn practical strategies to score higher Let's start learning!

3. 🕒 1119/2 Breakdown 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES Part 1 – 20 marks SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE (80 WORDS) Part 2 - 20 marks GUIDED WRITING (125 – 150 WORDS) Part 3 – 20 marks EXTENDED WRITING (200-250 WORDS)

4. 🔑 How to manage your time ✅ Part 1 –EMAIL ( Short and accurate, 3 points) (15 mins) Read the question: 1 min Plan points: 2 mins Write: 10 mins Quick check: 2 mins ✅ Part 2 - ARTICLE ( Answer all prompts, plan, paragraphs) (25 mins) Read the question & prompts: 2 mins Plan ideas: 3 mins Write: 18 mins Quick check: 2 mins

5. 🔑 How to manage your time ✅ Part 3 – ARTICLE/REVIEW/STORY/REPORT ( More complex, requires planning, better language) (40 mins) Read all 3 questions: 3 mins Pick 1 question: 2 mins Plan structure & ideas: 5 mins Write: 25–28 mins Check: 2–5 mins ✅ Checking & Proofreading ( Final 10 mins) Reread all parts, fix spelling, punctuation & linking words.

6. 💡 Tips for students ✔️ Stick to the plan — don’t spend too long on Part 1! ✔️ If stuck, move on — come back later. ✔️ Use simple, clear language. ✔️ Always leave a few minutes for final checking!

7. 💡 Tips for students ✔️ Stick to the plan — don’t spend too long on Part 1! ✔️ If stuck, move on — come back later. ✔️ Use simple, clear language. ✔️ Always leave a few minutes for final checking!

8. 🗂️ Marking Scheme Keywords Content: Are ideas relevant ? Are all parts answered ? Language: Are grammar , spelling and vocabulary accurate? Is language varied ? Communicative Achievement: Is the style/tone appropriate? Is it clear for the reader? Organisation : Are paragraphs clear? Are ideas linked ? Is it easy to read ?

9. PART 1: SHORT COMMUNICATIVE MESSAGE ✔️ Tips to Score: Answer ALL 3 points clearly Use simple, correct language Use the correct format for email Use appropriate tone (friendly) Include linking words (and, but, because, so) Use contractions (I’m, you’re, can’t etc ) 🚫 Common Mistakes: Missing a content point = lose marks Using wrong tone (too formal) Spelling mistakes in simple words

10. PART 2: GUIDED WRITING ✔️ Tips to Score: Plan ideas before writing Cover all points given Stay within word limit Use paragraphs - clear introduction, body and conclusion Use a range of vocabulary and tenses Use linking words (Firstly, Next, However, Finally) Use interesting expressions/phrases Proofread! Check spelling and punctuation

11. PART 2: GUIDED WRITING 🚫 Common Mistakes: Off-topic Ignoring bullet points Too short or too long No paragraphing Weak conclusion

12. PART 2: GUIDED WRITING

13. You must answer this question. Write your answer in 125 - 150 words in an appropriate style. You have been attending online classes lately. You have been asked to share your opinion in school magazine. In your essay, you should write about: why online study is important what are the problems that you face how to make it more effective Write your essay using all the notes given. INTRODUCTION 1st POINT 2 nd POINT 3 rd POINT CONCLUSION Talk about online classes in general Why online study is important? What are the problems you face? How to make it more effective? Share your opinion Online classes has become common in the world of education. Zoom and Google Meet are some of the popular mediums for online learning. Online study comes in handy when learning face-to-face is not possible. With online study, teachers could still conduct their lessons and students attended classes from the comfort of their own homes. Slow Internet connection can definitely dampen high spirit. It is a challenge for me to stay focused when the teacher’s voice is breaking up. Besides, A noisy surrounding was certainly a distraction . Online classes will be more effective if teachers and students are in a conducive learning environment . Besides that, teacher should also make learning content shorter to avoid students become bored. In a nutshell, online learning has become an integral part of learning despite its shortcomings . Therefore, it is here to stay for a very long time .

14. PART 3: EXTENDED WRITING 1️⃣ ARTICLE 🔑 Key Features Purpose: To inform, describe or advise. Audience: Usually teenagers or classmates/magazine readers Style: Formal/semi-formal Tone: Engaging, friendly, clear.

15. PART 3: EXTENDED WRITING 1️⃣ ARTICLE 🧩 Structure Title: Catchy and relevant. Introduction: Hook the reader (question, fact, quote). Main Body: 2–3 paragraphs with main points. Conclusion: End with advice, opinion or a final thought.

16. PART 3: EXTENDED WRITING 1️⃣ ARTICLE 🚫 Common Mistakes Too formal or too casual. No clear paragraphs. Weak or missing conclusion. ⭐ Tips ✔️ Use interesting adjectives and examples. ✔️ Address the reader directly (e.g., you). ✔️ Vary sentence length.

17. PART 3: EXTENDED WRITING 2️⃣ REVIEW 🔑 Key Features Purpose: Give an opinion on a book, film, product, place. Audience: People deciding whether to try it. Style: Semi-formal Tone: Personal and opinionated. 🧩 Structure Title: Include the name of what you’re reviewing. Introduction: What is it? (name, type, when/where) Description: Main details — plot, features, story. Opinion: What you liked/disliked. Recommendation: Would you recommend it? To whom?

18. PART 3: EXTENDED WRITING 2️⃣ REVIEW 💬 Useful Phrases I was impressed by… One thing I didn’t like was… I highly recommend it! 🚫 Common Mistakes Just summarising the story, no opinion. Forgetting to mention positives/negatives. No recommendation.

19. PART 3: EXTENDED WRITING 3️⃣ STORY 🔑 Key Features Purpose: Entertain with a clear beginning, middle, end. Audience: General readers. Style: Informal or neutral. Tone: Creative and interesting. 🧩 Structure Beginning: Hook — who, where, when. Middle: Problem or twist. Ending: Clear resolution.

20. PART 3: EXTENDED WRITING 3️⃣ STORY 💬 Useful Phrases Suddenly, … Out of nowhere, … I couldn’t believe my eyes… In the end, … Luckily, … 🚫 Common Mistakes No clear plot. No paragraphs. Abrupt or missing ending.

21. PART 3: EXTENDED WRITING 3️⃣ STORY ⭐ Tips ✔️ Use plot diagram to plan your story. ✔️ Use past tense. ✔️ Use descriptive language (adjectives, adverbs). ✔️ Include direct speech for effect. ✔️ Keep it realistic for word count.

22. PART 3: EXTENDED GUIDED WRITING 4️⃣ REPORT 🔑 Key Features Purpose: Give factual information. Audience: Usually a teacher, principal, club members. Style: Formal and objective. Tone: Neutral, factual. 🧩 Structure Title: Report on… Introduction: Purpose of the report. Body: Clear sections with headings or paragraphs. Conclusion/Recommendation: Suggestions or summary.

23. PART 3: EXTENDED WRITING 4️⃣ REPORT 💬 Useful Phrases This report is about… The aim of this report is to… According to the survey, … It is recommended that… In conclusion, … 🚫 Common Mistakes Too informal. No clear headings/paragraphs. Giving personal opinions instead of facts.

24. PART 3: EXTENDED GUIDED WRITING 4️⃣ REPORT ⭐ Tips ✔️ Use passive voice where appropriate (it is recommended, it is suggested) ✔️ Use formal linking words (Furthermore, Moreover, Due to that). ✔️ Stick to facts and evidence. ✔️ Keep sentences clear and precise.

25. 📰 LET’S PRACTICE - ARTICLE Many students strugle to manage their time, ❓ _ they can improve with practice. ❓ , they should create a timetable. _____ ❓ ____, they must follow it ❓ __, they can ask teachers for advice. _____ ❓ ____, students who plan well usually feel less stresed .

26. 📰 LET’S PRACTICE - REVIEW ____ ❓ _____, I watch a movie called The Lost Jungle. The story was exiting _____ ❓ ____ it had many twist and turns. ____ ❓ _____ the actors were talented, they made the movie belivable . _____ ❓ ____ some scenes were boring, overall it is worth watching!

27. 📰 LET’S PRACTICE - STORY ____ ❓ I heard a strange noise outsde my window. I was sacred , _____ ❓ ____ I decided to check. When I opened the door, I saw nothing. ❓ __ I could feel that someone was there. ____ _ ❓ ____, I went back to bed hoping it was just my imagintion .

28. 📰 LET’S PRACTICE - REPORT This report is about the condition of the school libary . ____ ❓ _____ the shelves are broken and many books are missing. ______ ❓ ___ students do not return books on time. _____ ❓ ____ the lighting is very dim. ____ ❓ _____, it is recommanded that new shelves and lights are bought.