Pmr-toward-to-exam.2010.gjac

Directed Writing:

1. You recently represented your school in a competition with other local schools. You were very pleased with the result and have been asked to write an account of the event for your school magazine. You must include the following details.

●when and where the event was held●how you prepared yourself for the competition●some details about the event itself●your feeling when the result was announced●the reactions of your friends and family

You may add further details if you want

2. Your class is unhappy with your school canteen. As the monitor of your class, you have been asked to write to your principal, to complain about the following:

- food left uncovered- attract many flies- food served is stale- food too expensive- oily plates and cups- rude workers- workers not properly attired- dustbins not cleared daily- same menu daily

In your letter, you would also like to offer three suggestions from your classmates:- stringent checks- cheaper food- serve a variety of food

When writing the letter, you should remember:

- to set out the letter correctly- to include all the points given- to write in paragraphs.

(35 marks)

Pmr-toward-to-exam.2010.gjac

Pmr-toward-to-exam.2010.gjac

Section A: Guided Writing

In conjunction with the 50th National Day Celebration, your school had organized many activities for the

students on the 30th of August 2007. Write a recount on the activities that had been conducted for the

whole day.

Describe what happened. Make your description as interesting as possible.

Use the notes below to help you.

In the morning - assembly- sang patriotic songs- the principal – speech – appreciate the country’s

independence – colouring Jalur Gemilang competition – all students took part – planting the national

flower – around school compound – students and teachers gave performances – video presentation -

road to independence – went back – afternoon – a lot of memories

When writing your recount:

you may use all the notes given

elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting

make sure it is not less than 120 words

(30 marks)