Module A1 - DW Report

7/28/2019 Module A1 - DW Report

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REPORT

Format To: (Recipient Post)

From: (The reporter/Source)

Title: (Subject matter of report)

Sample question : SPM 2009

Many of your schoolmates are not interested in sports. You have carried out a survey on the reasons for

their lack of interest. Based on your findings, write a report to the Principal regarding the matter. In

your report, give reasons for the lack of interest in sports and provide suggestions to overcome the

problems.

Use the following notes to write your report.

When writing the report you must:

address your report to the Principal Provide a title Include your name Use all the notes given

REASONS

Students

attitude

Lack of time

Offer

attractive

Facilities

Insufficient

sports equipment

Poor condition-

field court

Parents

Emphasis onacademic performance

Tuition class

Employ

qualifiedtrainer

Dialogue with

parents

Organizemore

competitions

SUGGESTIONS

Improve

facilities

Stressimportance

of sports


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Sample answer

To : The Principal of SMK Bukit BerasFrom : Arifin Ahmad

Title : A Report on the Lack of Interest in Sports among the Students of SMK Bukit Beras

It is often that we see unhealthy students in our school which includeobese, underweight and under developed. Our athletes are under performing and

our football team faced a terrible loss during the last championship. Besides, many

of my friends are not interested in sports. I am sure as the principal; you must be

concerned about this matter. Therefore, I have recently conducted a survey amongthe students.

Hot weather, dirty and sweaty as well as occasionally being sunburned was

among the excuses given by the students that I met. This negative attitude towardssports was further highlighted when a male friend of mine said he preferred being

at home, watching television or surfing the net. The girls told me they disliked

sports, some said they were lazy to exercise. Most of them never had any sorts of

exercise whereas a small number of boys said that they exercise once in every twoweeks. This is not sufficient as a growing teenager requires three periods of

exercise weekly. Another reason given was the lack of time in their daily routine.

Too much homework seemed to be taking up their precious time. Besides, longerschool hours plus many co-curricular societies such as uniformed bodies, hold

extra meetings on weekends

When I turned to the parents, the answers were pretty much the same.

Academic performance seems to be the first thing on their priority list. They givetoo much emphasis on academic performance and look down on sports and games.

When asked, they say that only excellent results could ensure a safe and successful

future. With their parents sending them for tuition classes, workshops andseminars at every possible opportunity, it has become very difficult for them to

make time for leisure, let alone sports. Yes, this does generate excellent academic

results, but as an academic institution, the aim is to produce a balanced individual.Patched fields, broken hockey sticks and worn-out sports equipment are a

common sight in our school. To add to the misery, we do not even have enough

equipment. Our fields and courts are in poor condition and unmaintained. This was

also given as an excuse by the students when asked why they disliked sports.According to them, the poor condition of the field is a complete turn-off when they

want to play football. Some even say that there are so few equipments, even

sharing could not help. Many students submitted complaints regarding the matter

but so far no action was taken. To overcome this matter, I have formulated a few suggestions for

consideration. Firstly, the school should stress more of the importance of sports in

our school to motivate the students. This message should be delivered bysomebody in authorities like the principal himself or the Senior Assistant of

Merits

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Students Affair as it would have greater impact on the students.

Secondly, teachers could have dialogue with the parents during the next

Parents-Teacher Association meeting and encourage them to instill interest in

sports in their children. On top of that, the school could improve the sportsfacilities for the students to use as well as hiring a qualified sports trainer to

motivate the students. Both steps would go a long way towards instilling interest inthe students in sports. Lastly but not the least, many competitions related to sportsshould be organized and attractive prizes should be offered.

It is clear that the interest in sports among students is fading. As the

principal, you have the authority to fix this matter. Knowing the importance ofsports, something should be done to make the students like sports. After all, all

work and no play make Jack a dull boy. At the end of the day, it would be a win-

winsituation (). The students live a healthier life and the schools name will rise

to national standards.

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PRACTICE 1

You are the secretary of the English Language Society in your school. You haveto write an annual report on the activities held in the year to be submitted to your

societys advisor. Use the points below to help you write your report.

JAN - Election of new Board of DirectorsFEB - Inter-class debate

APRIL - Canteen DayJUNE - Visit to Actors Studio

AUGUST - Visit to New Straits TimesOCT - Farewell dinner for Form 5 students

When writing the report, remember

to elaborate on the points given

to write the title of the report to write the name of the reporter

PRACTICE 2

You are the secretary of the History Society in your school. The society members went on a trip recently.

You have been asked to write a report about this trip for your school magazine. Write your report based

on all the notes below.

the organizer

purpose of the trip place of visit

date of the trip

transportation

number of participants

accompanying teachers

cost involved

give two relevant examples of:- problems encountered- benefits

When writing the report you should remember:

to lay out the report correctly

to give a title for report

to include the writers name

that your report is for the school magazine


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Directed Writing- Suggested Content Marking Scheme

PRACTICE 1

Format - F1 Title of the report - 1 mark

F2 - Name of the recipient - 1 mark

F3 - Name of the reporter - 1 mark

3 marks

Content- C1 Election of new Board of Directors (1 mark)

C2 - Inter-class debate (1 mark)

C3 - Canteen Day (1 mark)

C4 - Visit to Actors Studio (1 mark)

C5 - Visit to New Straits Times (1 mark)

C6 - Farewell dinner for Form 5 students (1 mark)

Elaboration of Content E1 - elaboration for C1 (1 mark)

E2 - elaboration for C2 (1 mark)





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Total 12 marks

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Language 20 marks (maximum)

Format + Contents+ Language = 35 marks

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