Pre UPSR Answering Techniques Workshops

English Workshop
Paper 2

Question 1

• To write 5 sentences based on the situation in the picture.
• Sentences must be correct in grammar and structure
• You may or may not use the words given in the box

Very Important

• Identify the words given in the box that you know.
• Identify the main idea of the situation shown.
• DO NOT write more than 1 sentence for each number.
• AVOID putting yourself in the situation.
• AVOID using names for people shown UNLESS you can clearly describe them from the rest.
• AVOID using colour to describe someone or something.
• DO NOT use Malay words in your writing UNLESS it has no words in English. Eg. ' nasi goreng' ... ( Fried rice )
• AVOID using time frame to avoid writing story ( eg. Last week, Once ... )

Question 2B

The Task

To make a choice and give reason/ reasons for the choice made.

Very Important

• Do not use memorized expressions.
• Do not write in bullets.
• Do not use sequence connectors blindly.

Tips

• Read the question carefully to understand on what you are supposed to write and answer. ( ...for your mother... / ...for your brother... / etc. )
• Take your time and think before answering.
• State your choice clearly and write the reasons for your choice.
• Use 'cheap' or ' expensive' for the objects and 'low' or 'high' for the price.
• Draw a mind map to see the points and reasons clearly.
• Write the reasons in an organized manner.

Question 3

The Task

• To write a story about the given pictures by using a variety of sentence patterns.
• To use new words and expressions to make one's story interesting.
• To write in a paragraph/ paragraphs.
• You may or may not use all the words given.

Very Important

• Do not repeat your ideas. ( Eg: He plays football everyday. He plays football everyday with his friends. )
• You may change the order of the words/ notes given but it must fit the context.
• It is not necessary to replace the dashes with words.
• You may break up the phrases by inserting your own words correctly.
• Correct spelling and punctuation are very important.
• AVOID changing the tenses used in the given words/ notes. ( To avoid confusion )
• All given words may or may not be used and you may change or replace with other words that are similar in meaning. ( in context / suitable )
• All sentences are considered as a whole.

Tips

• READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. ( You may use the words given ... / Use all the words given ... )
• HAVE A SHORT INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION TO THE STORY ( If possible )
• Study the words / notes given - identify the tenses and the words used.
• Draft your sentences before writing them in the question paper.
• Try to have variety of sentences. Eg: Simple sentences and compound sentences. ( Azmi was walking. He was alone. * Azmi was walking alone. )
• Add new words and interesting expressions but must be according to the context of the sentences.

Examples of suitable and interesting expressions

geese - clever / brave window - opened window running - quickly

house - wooden / old etc.

• Check all the sentences - the grammar and the flow / sequence of the sentences and ideas.
• Handwriting should be clear and legible.
• There is no limit in the number of words or sentences.