30801367 upsr writing techniques and model answers

UPSR WRITING TECHNIQUES AND MODEL ANSWERS

ccj/skk2/2010

FIRST EDITION (2010)*PREPARED BY:

CYNTHIA C. JAMES

ENGLISH PANEL

SK KUNAK 2UPSR WRITING TIPS AND MODEL ANSWERS

BY CYNTHIA C JAMES (English Panel, SKK2)

UPSR FORMAT FOR PAPER 2

NO.SUBJECTPAPER 2

1.Type of instrumentSubjective type

2.Type of itemsSection A:

Sentence Construction (Based on the given words and graphics)

Section B:

Information Transfer

Section C:

Note Expansion

3.Number of questionsQuestion 1: Section A

Write complete sentences based on a picture with the words given.Question 2: Section B

a) Information transfer

b) Choose one item and give reasons for the choice

Question 3: Section C

Write sentences in paragraphs based on a series of visual stimuli.

Total: 3 questions

Answer all questions

4.MarksSection A: 10 marksSection B: 15 marks

Section C: 15 marks

Total: 40 marks

QUESTION 1(SECTION A)SENTENCE CONSTRUCTIONQUESTION 1: SECTION A

SAMPLE SENTENCES AND MODEL ANSWERS

PLACE / EVENTS

This is a canteen.

This is a classroom.

This is a hospital.

This is an accident.

This is a football match.

NOUNS (people, things, animals)

There is a boy in the picture.

There are many boys in the picture.

There is a cat under the tree.

There are many pupils in the canteen.

There is some food on the table.

VERBS (activities)

The boy is reading.

The girl is listening to the radio.

The men are talking.

The women are shopping.

Mother is cooking in the kitchen.

Brother is playing computer games.

ADJECTIVES (looks, feelings)

The classroom is clean.

The food is delicious.

The clothes are beautiful.

The children are happy.

The family is busy.

MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWERModel 1

Sample sentences:

1. This is a beach.

2. There are many people at the beach.3. There is a tree in the picture.

4. There is a bag under the tree.

5. The mother is feeding the little boy.

6. The girl is building a sandcastle.

7. The father is eating a sandwich.

8. The boys are swimming.

9. The beach is beautiful.

10. The people look happy.

Score more marks by following these tips:Tip number 1: Use adjectives

This is a beautiful beach.

This is a crowded beach.

Tip number 2: Use adverbs

The boys are swimming happily.The girl is building a sandcastle diligently.

The mother is feeding the little boy lovingly.

Tip number 3: Combine two or three simple sentences to form a compound sentence.

This is a beautiful but crowded beach.There is a tree and a bag in the picture.

The girl is building a sandcastle and the family is enjoying their meal.

The mother is feeding the little boy while the father is eating a sandwich. The people are swimming, playing volleyball, building sandcastles and having a picnic under the tree.Finally, choose the best 5 sentences as your final answer.

Your final answer may look something like this:

1. This is a beautiful but crowded beach.2. There are many people at the beach.

3. The people are swimming, playing volleyball, building sandcastles and having a picnic at the beach.

4. The girl is building a sandcastle diligently while the family is having a picnic under the tree.

5. The mother is feeding the little boy while the father is eating a sandwich.Excellent 10! ( Model 2

Sample sentences:

1. This is a classroom.

2. There is a teacher in the classroom.

3. There are many pupils in the classroom.

4. The teacher is writing on the blackboard.

5. The pupils are reading book.

6. The boy is sleeping.

7. The classroom is big.

8. The pupils are busy.

Try to follow the tips to score more marks:

Tip number 1: Use adjectives__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________Tip number 2: Use adverbs

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_________________________________________________________Tip number 3: Form compound sentences

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Final Answer (Choose the BEST sentences!): 1. ______________________________________________________

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2. ______________________________________________________

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3. ______________________________________________________

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4. _______________________________________________________

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5. ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________TRY MORE EXERCISES!EXERCISE 1

First, try to write as many sentences as you can:

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Now, reread the sentences. Are there any adjectives or adverbs that you can add in? Are there any sentences that you can combine to form a compound sentence?

Check for any mistakes:

1. Plural nouns (many shoes not many shoe; remember the s!)2. Punctuation and capitalisation Capital letter at the beginning of sentences; a full stop at the end.3. Make sure you use the correct articles check the article a. Do you put a in the correct places? (e.g.: Writing The woman is a shopping is wrong! Remember, a and an means ONE).4. Do you use is and are correctly? (Remember: is singular, are plural).

5. There or They? (Do not confuse these two words!)

5. Make sure every sentence you write is related to the picture. (Do not write any sentence that is not related to the picture!)

6. Spelling Check and double-check!

Rewrite your improved sentences below:1. _______________________________________________________

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2. _______________________________________________________

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3. _______________________________________________________

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5. _______________________________________________________

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EXERCISE 2

Draft:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Final answer:1. _______________________________________________________

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2. _______________________________________________________

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3. _______________________________________________________

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4. _______________________________________________________

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5. _______________________________________________________

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EXERCISE 3Now, try to apply everything that you have learned. Write your best 5 sentences for the picture below.

1. _______________________________________________________

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2. _______________________________________________________

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3. _______________________________________________________

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4. _______________________________________________________

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5. _______________________________________________________

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EXERCISE 4

1. _______________________________________________________

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2. _______________________________________________________

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3. _______________________________________________________

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5. _______________________________________________________

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EXERCISE 5

1. _______________________________________________________

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2. _______________________________________________________

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4. _______________________________________________________

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5. _______________________________________________________

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QUESTION 2(B)

MAKING A CHOICE AND GIVING REASONS(I WOULD CHOOSE)

QUESTION 2(B): SECTION B (I would choose)

CHOOSING A PRODUCTINTRODUCTION

I would choose X because I think it is the best.

I would choose X because it is the most suitable.

I would choose X because I like it very much.I would choose X because my mother likes it very much.

PRICE

It is cheap.

It is reasonable.

It is not very expensive.

I can afford it.

It is expensive, but worth it.

COLOUR

The colours are my favourite.

The colours are my fathers favourite.

The colours are nice.

It is attractive.

I like the colours.

MATERIALSThe quality is good.

It is long-lasting.

It is beautiful.

I like the materials.

FREE GIFT / OFFERS

It is useful.

I can use the free gift.

My brother can use the free gift.

It is interesting.

I like the free gift.

MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWERModel 1

You would like to buy a handbag for your mother. Which handbag would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.Model answer:

I would choose Coco Leather Handbag because I think it is the most suitable. Firstly, the price is RM105.00. It is expensive, but worth it. Secondly, the material is soft leather. The quality is good. Thirdly, the colours are black, brown and red. The colours are my mothers favourite. Finally, the free gift is a lipstick case. My mother can use the free gift. I hope my mother will be happy with my choice.

Try to answer this question again. Choose another handbag. Use the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.

I would choose ___________________________ because ____________

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CHOOSING AN ACTIVITY

TYPE OF ACTIVITY

Outdoor:

I am an active person, so I prefer outdoor activities.

My friend is an active person, so I recommend outdoor activities.

Indoor:

I am usually quiet and inactive, so I prefer indoor activities.

My friend is a quiet person, so I recommend indoor activities.

THINGS NEEDED

I already have the things needed.

My friend already has the things needed.

The things needed are not difficult to find.

I can get all the things needed easily.

My friend can get all the things needed easily.

BENEFITS / ADVANTAGES

I like the benefits.

My friend will like the benefits.

I like to learn new things.

My friend likes to learn new things.

I can improve myself.

My friend always wants to improve himself.

OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USEDIt is a very interesting activity.

It is a challenging activity.

It is good for health.

It is good for mental health.

It is a good way to spend leisure time.

It is a good hobby.

Model 2

You want to introduce your friend to an activity. Based on the information given, which activity would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose football because it is the most suitable for my friend. Firstly, the type of activity is outdoor activity. My friend is an active person, so I recommend outdoor activity. Secondly, the things needed are a ball and football boots. My friend can get the things needed easily. Thirdly, the benefit is it is a good form of exercise. My friend will like the benefit. Finally, the advantage is my friend can learn football skills. My friend likes to learn new things. This is the best choice for my friend.Try to answer this question again. Choose another activitiy. Use the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.


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CHOOSING A PERSON

AGE

We have the same age, so we will have many things in common.

I want to make friends with someone younger.

I want to make friends with someone older.

COUNTRY / NATIONALITY

I want to learn more about Britain.

Japan is an interesting country.

I hope to visit Australia one day.

HOBBIES / INTEREST

We have the same hobbies.

We can discuss our hobbies.

The hobbies are interesting.

AMBITIONI also want to be a pilot.

We can talk about our ambitions.

I want to know more about his ambition.

OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED

I hope we can become good friends.

We can exchange ideas.

I can tell him about our country.

Model 3

Which pen pal would you choose to write to? Give reasons for your choice.

I would write to Sam Richards because I like him. Firstly, he is 12 years old. We have the same age, so we will have many things in common. Secondly, he is from Britain. I want to learn more about Britain. Thirdly, he likes to read and collect stamps. The hobbies are interesting. Finally, he wants to be a pilot. I also want to be a pilot. I hope we can become good friends.

Try to answer this question again. Choose another person. Use the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.


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CHOOSING A FOOD PRODUCT

PRODUCT OF / COUNTRY / MADE IN

I want to try products from Australia.

I prefer Malaysia product.

My sister likes product from England.

TASTE

The taste is nice.

I like the taste.

It is my favourite.

It is my sisters favourite.

It is delicious.

NUTRIENTS

The nutrients are good for health.

It is nutritious.

My body needs the nutrients.

It is a healthy product.

I like to take care of my health.


I prefer this product.

This product is better.

I like this product.

It is a high-quality product.

I will enjoy eating the biscuits with my family.

Model 4

You want to buy some biscuits. Based on the information given, which packet of biscuits would you prefer? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose Milk Cookies because I think it is the best. Firstly, the price is RM4. It is not very expensive. Secondly, it is imported from Australia. I want to try products from Australia. Thirdly, the taste is milky and it melts in the mouth. I like the taste. Finally, it is high in calcium. My body needs the nutrients. I will enjoy eating the biscuits with my family.

Try to answer this question again. Choose another food product. Use the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.


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CHOOSING A HOUSE FOR RENT

TYPE OF HOUSE

I prefer to stay in a bungalow.

I like wooden house better.

An apartment is more suitable for my family.

DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSE

It has enough bedrooms for all the members in our family.

It has enough bathrooms for our family.

My family likes a large porch.

My family likes the balcony.

LOCATION

The location is very nice.

The location is beautiful.

I like the location.

My family likes the location.

ADVANTAGES

It is convenient for my family.

It can make our life easier.It can make our life more comfortable.

RENT

It is not very expensive.

It is reasonable.

My family can afford it.

It is expensive, but worth it.


My family will like the house.

We will enjoy staying in the house.

It is a beautiful house.

It is a comfortable house.

Model 5

You are helping your father to choose a house to rent. Based on the information given, which house would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose House A because it is the most suitable for my family. Firstly, the type of house is a bungalow. I prefer to stay in a bungalow. Secondly, it has 4 bedrooms. It has enough bedrooms for all the members in our family. Thirdly, it is located close to the beach. The location is beautiful. Fourthly, it is near to a school and town. It is convenient for my family. Finally, the rent is RM500 per month. My family can afford it. We will enjoy staying in the house.Try to answer this question again. Choose another house for rent. Use the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.


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CHOOSING A PET

PHYSICAL FEATURE

I like the physical feature.

It is cute and nice.

It is beautiful.

I like it.

PLACE TO STAY

It is easy to accommodate.

It is easy to look after.

It is convenient.

FOOD

It is easy to feed.The food is easy to find.

It does not cost much.

CARE

It is not difficult to take care of.

I can take care of it well.

I can look after it easily.


I always love rabbit.

I prefer goldfish.

I can play with my pet.

My pet will make me happy.

Model 6

Try to answer this question using the sample sentences as your guide:I would choose __________________________________ because __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT! HERE ARE MORE EXERCISES FOR YOU TO DO:

EXERCISE 1

Tales from IndiaTales from ChinaTales from Africa

Price: RM16.00

Publisher: Andra Publishing

Malaysia

Available at: AWK Bookshop

Free gift: Colourful Bookmark

Discount: 30% given

Price: RM10.00

Publisher: Tai Publishing

Republic of China(R.O.C)

Available at: A & S Bookshop

Free gift: Colouring book

Discount: 40% given

Price: RM12.00

Publisher: Kang Publishing

Singapore

Available at: RBK Bookshop

Free gift: Colourful pocket

file

Discount: 20% given

(A) Complete the table base on the advertisement given.

TitleTales from China_______________Tales from Africa

Price__________________________________RM12.00

Publisher

Andra Publishing Tai Publishing

___________________

Available at

__________________A & S BookshopRBK Bookshop

Free gift

Colourful bookmark_________________________________

Discount

30%____________20%

Country

______________________Republic of China (R.O.C.)____________________

(B) If you want to buy a birthday present for your younger sister, which book would you like to buy? Give reasons based on your choice.

I would like to buy the _________________________________________because______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EXERCISE 2Island Surprise

Hawaiian Chicken

Beef Barbecue

RM35.90RM39.50RM40.00

Size: Medium

Toppings: Shrimp, tuna and Thousand island dressing

Drinks: 2 orange juice

Size: Medium

Toppings: Chicken, pineapple and bell peppers

Drinks: 2 iced-lemon tea

Size: Large

Toppings: Beef sausages, mushrooms and barbecue sauce

Drinks: 2 soft drinks

(A) Complete the table based on the menus given.

Menus

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Hawaiian Chicken

Beef Barbecue

Price

RM35.90__________________________

Toppings

1. Shrimp

2. _________

3. _________

1. ___________

2. Pineapple

3. Bell peppers1. ______________

2. Mushrooms

3. ______________

Drinks

orange juice___________________________________

(B) You and your mother want to have pizza for lunch, which set would you choose? Give reasons based on your choice.

I would choose _________________________________________because ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EXERCISE 3

Mr. Vadetto

Price: RM80

Material: leather

Made in Italy

Colour: black and brown

Discount: 20%

Master Johan

Price: RM90

Material: silk

Made in Indonesia

Colour: red and blue

Discount: 10%

Anwars Batik

Price: RM100

Material: silk

Made in Malaysia

Colour: yellow and blue

Discount: 30%

(A) Complete the table based on the information given.

BrandPriceMaterialProduct of ColourDiscount

Mr. Vadetto

____________

__________Italy black and brown

______

___________

RM90silk______________________10%

Anwars Batik

_______________________Malaysia

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(B) You want to give your father a present on his birthday. Which present would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose _________________________________________because ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EXERCISE 4

SWIMMING

Outdoor activity

Swimsuit/swimming trunks, goggles, swimming cap

A full-body exercise, fun

Time management, goal setting, self confidence

PLAYING CHESS

Indoor activity

Chess

Mental exercise, fun

Strategies, goal setting,

self confidence

READING

Indoor activity

Books, magazines, comics

Fun, relaxing

Creativity, knowledge

(A) Complete the table below based on the advertisements given.

Name of activitySWIMMING

________________READING

Type of activity

_________________Outdoor_________________

Things needed

1. Swimsuit

2. Swimming trunk

3. ______________

1. _____________

1. Books

2. Magazines

3._______________

Benefits

1. _______________

2._______________

3. Self confidence

1. _______________.

2. Goal setting

3. Self confidence

1. _______________

2._______________

(B) You want to take part in one activity. Which activity would you choose? Give reasons based on your choice.

I would choose ____________________________________________ because

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EXERCISE 5

Hi there! My name is Akiko Myama. I am eleven years old. I live with my parents in Tokyo, Japan. I enjoy swimming and writing. I love to play bowling, too. When I grow up, I want to be a singer like Utada Hikaru. I wish to have a response from someone with the same interest. My email address: [email protected]

Hello, I am Anthony McGee. I live in East London. I am twelve years old. I enjoy swimming very much. I enjoy football and badminton, too. I also like to play computer games. I want to be a doctor. Hope to hear a good response from you soon.

Email me at: [email protected]

I am Sarsono Budianto. I am eleven years old. I live in West Bali, Indonesia. I like to surf very much. Besides that, I also love to draw and write. I am a part time dancer in our culture community. I enjoy it very much. I wish that I could be an artist someday.

Email me if you are interested to be my friend: [email protected]

(A) Complete the table below based on the information given.

Name

Akiko Myama__________________________

Age

_____________twelve years old____________

Hobbies

swimming writing

_____________swimming

football

badminton

computer games

surf

draw

write

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Ambition

singer_________________________

Country

______________England____________

(B) You want to have a pen friend oversea. Which one will you choose? Give reason based on your choice.

I would like to be friends with _________________________________ because

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SECTION C

NOTE EXPANSION

QUESTION 3: NOTE EXPANSION

Model 1

Noni - walking school saw beggar shivering hungry took

beggar - tree - lunch box gave - him

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ate up food eating smiled

- thanked kindness

STEP 1: What is the story about?

It is about a girl who gave her food to a beggar.

STEP 2: Look at the verbs given. Try to identify the correct tense to use.

Find the verbs in the story:walking

Continuous Tense

saw

Past Tense

shivering

Continuous Tense

took

Past Tense

gave

Past Tense

ate

Past Tense

eating

Continuous Tense

smiled

Past Tense

thanked

Past Tense

What is the Tense to be used?

Simple Past Tense and Past Continuous TenseSTEP 3: Write the story.Introduction

Noni was a kind and helpful girl. She liked to help other people in trouble.Picture 1

Noni - walking school saw beggar - treePicture 2

beggar shivering hungry took- lunch box gave - himPicture 3

ate up food eating smiled

- thanked kindness

Ending:

Noni felt happy because she had helped the beggar. She continued her walk to school with a big smile on her face.STEP 4: Read the story again. Can you make it better? Try to add some adjectives and adverbs. Change nouns to pronouns wherever appropriate. Form compound sentences. You may also try to add similes, idioms and proverbs* to make your writing more interesting.*Refer to Appendix 7-8.Model 2

Identify the Tense: ___________________________

Introduction:

Halim is a _______________________________ boy. He likes to __________________________________. He also likes to ____________________________________________________.Picture 1:

Picture 2: Try to answer these questions:

Picture 3: Try to answer these questions:

Ending:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________MORE EXERCISES!EXERCISE 1

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heard - voices woke up happy

parents hugged ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EXERCISE 5

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________APPENDIX 1

ADJECTIVES

FEELINGSPERASAANCHARACTERSIFATLOOKSRUPA

angryarrogantattractive

anxiousbravebeautiful

boredclumsybig

shycourageousnice

scareddiligentdark

puzzledhardworkingelegant

surprisedintelligentfair

happyclevergorgeous

sadsmarthandsome

excitedfunnytall

gloomystrictshort

joyfulselfishsmall

sleepypleasantspacious

tiredrudeneat

hungrypolitelarge

illtalkativetiny

worriedquietgood-looking

confidenthumbleugly

hungryfriendlyhideous

CONDITIONSKEADAANFEATURESCIRI-CIRI

dirtylong-lasting

cleanexpensive

tidycheap

neathigh-quality

colddelicious

hotmodern

crowdedold-fashioned

emptychallenging

hecticeasy

baddifficult

goodinteresting

terriblesuitable

excellentreasonable

newuseful

oldeducational

comfortablenutritious

enjoyableheavy

dulllight

hecticaffordable

APPENDIX 2

ADVERBS

accuratelysurely

beautifullytruly

carefullyclearly

diligentlylovingly

excellentlygently

faithfullyexcitedly

gracefullyjoyfully

hungrilycheerfully

loudlysadly

nicelyfast

neatlywell

obviouslybadly

pleasantlyterribly

quicklyquietly

soundlybusily

tidilyattentively

skillfullyaccidentally

slowlyproudly

softlycomfortably

definitelypatiently

APPENDIX 3

SC CARDS

Appendix 4

SUBJECT GROUPS

Group 1Iam

wasdo

didhave

had

Group 2He

She

It

Ali (SN)is

wasdoes

didhas

had

Group 3You

We

They

Ali and Abu (PN)are

weredo

did

have

had

FORMS OF VERBS

Present TenseContinuous TensePast TensePerfect TenseFuture TenseNotes

Every day I

(G1 & G3)Every day he

(G2)Now I am/he is/they are

(G1, G2, G3)Yesterday I/he/they

(G1, G2, G3)Already I have/he has/they have

(G1, G2, G3)Tomorrow I/he/we will...

(G1, G2, G3)Malay

bathebathesbathingbathedbathedbathe

beatbeatsbeatingbeatbeatenbeat

beginbeginsbeginningbeganbegunbegin

bendbendsbendingbentbentbend

bitebitesbitingbitbittenbite

blowblowsblowingblewblownblow

borrowborrowsborrowingborrowedborrowedborrow

breakbreaksbreakingbrokebrokenbreak

bringbringsbringingbroughtbroughtbring

brushbrushesbrushingbrushedbrushedbrush

buildbuildsbuildingbuiltbuiltbuild

burnburnsburningburnt/burnedburnt/burnedburn

buryburiesburyingburiedburiedbury

buybuysbuyingboughtboughtbuy

climbclimbsclimbingclimbedclimbedclimb

catchcatchescatchingcaughtcaughtcatch

combcombscombingcombedcombedcomb

comecomescomingcamecomecome

cyclecyclescyclingcycledcycledcycle

digdigsdiggingdugdugdig


Every day I






(G1, G2, G3)Malay

divedivesdivingdiveddiveddive

dodoesdoingdiddonedo

dancedancesdancingdanceddanceddance

drawdrawsdrawingdrewdrawndraw

drinkdrinksdrinkingdrankdrunkdrink

drivedrivesdrivingdrovedrivendrive

eateatseatingateeateneat

failfailsfailingfailedfailedfail

fallfallsfallingfellfallenfall

fightfightsfightingfoughtfoughtfight

flyfliesflyingflewflownfly

forgetforgetsforgettingforgotforgottenforget

getgetsgettinggotgotget

givegivesgivinggavegivengive

gogoesgoingwentgonego

growgrowsgrowinggrewgrowngrow

hanghangshanginghunghunghang

hidehideshidinghidhiddenhide

holdholdsholdingheldheldhold

keepkeepskeepingkeptkeptkeep

kickkickskickingkickedkickedkick

kneelkneelskneelingkneltkneltkneel

leaveleavesleavingleftleftleave

lielieslyinglaylainlie

makemakesmakingmademademake

paypayspayingpaidpaidpay

rideridesridingroderiddenride

ringringsringingrangrungring

sellsellssellingsoldsoldsell

runrunsrunningranrunrun

saysayssayingsaidsaidsay

seeseesseeingsawseensee

sellsellssellingsoldsoldsell

sendsendssendingsentsentsend

sewsewssewingsewedsewnsew

shakeshakesshakingshookshakenshake

shineshinesshiningshoneshoneshine

shoutshoutsshoutingshoutedshoutedshout

shootshootsshootingshotshotshoot

showshowsshowingshowedshownshow

skipskipsskippingskippedskippedskip

singsingssingingsangsungsing

smilesmilessmilingsmiledsmiledsmile


Every day I






(G1, G2, G3)Malay

sitsitssittingsatsatsit

sleepsleepssleepingsleptsleptsleep

smilesmilessmilingsmiled smiledsmile

speakspeaksspeakingspokespokenspeak

spendspendsspendingspentspentspend

standstandsstandingstoodstoodstand

stealstealsstealingstolestolensteal

strikestrikesstrikingstruckstruckstrike

sweepsweepssweepingsweptsweptsweep

swimswimsswimmingswamswumswim

taketakestakingtooktakentake

talktalkstalkingtalkedtalkedtalk

teachteachesteachingtaughttaughtteach

teartearstearingtoretorntear

telltellstellingtoldtoldtell

thinkthinksthinkingthoughtthoughtthink

throwthrowsthrowingthrewthrownthrow

trytriestryingtriedtriedtry

tietiestyingtiedtiedtie

wearwearswearingworewornwear

winwinswinningwonwonwin

windwindswindingwoundwoundwind

writewriteswritingwrotewrittenwrite

addaddsaddingaddedaddedadd

allowallowsallowingallowedallowedallow

arrivearrivesarrivingarrivedarrivedarrive

breathebreathesbreathingbreathedbreathedbreathe

brushbrushesbrushingbrushedbrushedbrush

carrycarriescarryingcarriedcarriedcarry

changechangeschangingchangedchangedchange

closeclosesclosingclosedclosedclose

copycopiescopyingcopiedcopiedcopy

cookcookscookingcookedcookedcook

crycriescryingcriedcriedcry

dividedividesdividingdivideddivideddivide

dropdropsdroppingdroppeddroppeddrop

fitfitsfittingfittedfittedfit

handhandshandinghandedhandedhand

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fitfitsfittingfittedfittedfit

handhandshandinghandedhandedhand

hopehopeshopinghopedhopedhope

hophopshoppinghoppedhoppedhop


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(G1, G2, G3)Malay

hurryhurrieshurryinghurriedhurriedhurry

joinjoinsjoiningjoinedjoinedjoin

drivedrivesdrivingdrovedrivendrive

jumpjumpsjumpingjumpedjumpedjump

laughlaughslaughinglaughedlaughedlaugh

live liveslivinglivedlivedlive

locklockslockinglockedlockedlock

openopensopeningopenedopenedopen

readreadsreadingreadreadread

replyrepliesreplyingrepliedrepliedreplied

rowrowsrowingrowedrowedrow

stopstopsstoppingstoppedstoppedstop

studystudiesstudyingstudiedstudiedstudy

typetypestypingtypedtypedtype

useusesusinguseduseduse

walkwalkswalkingwalkedwalkedwalk

waitwaitswaitingwaitedwaitedwait

cutcutscuttingcutcutcut

hithitshittinghithithit

hurthurtshurtinghurthurthurt

letletslettingletletlet

putputsputtingputputput

pushpushespushingpushedpushedpush

shutshutsshuttingshutshutshut

pullpullspullingpulledpulledpull

sinksinkssinkingsanksunksink

APPENDIX 5

TENSES, SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND TYPES OF SENTENCES

All English sentences are made up of three basic parts:

Subject

Verb

The Rest of the Sentence

Ali

kicks

the ball.

The girl

is pretty.

Study the sentences below:

SubjectVerbThe rest of the sentenceTime

1.Ali kicksthe ball every day.

2.Aliis kickingthe ball now.

3.Alikickedthe ballyesterday.

4.Aliwill kick the balltomorrow.

Sentence 1 is in Simple Present Tense (happens daily or regularly).

Sentence 2 is in Present Continuous Tense (is happening now).

Sentence 3 is in Simple Past Tense (happened in the past).

Sentence 4 is in Future Tense (will happen in the future).These four tenses are the basic tenses that you may use in writing English sentences.

Besides the four tenses above, there are another two important tenses that you should know:

Past Continuous Tense

Ali was kicking the ball when I reached the field yesterday (was happening at some time in the past).

Perfect Tense

Ali has already kicked the ball (has already happened).

TYPES OF SENTENCES

1. Active and Passive Sentences

Active sentence:

Subject

Verb

ObjectAli

kicks

the ball.(Simple Present Tense)

Passive sentence

Object

Verb

Subject

The ball

is kicked

by Ali.

More examples:

Active sentencesPassive sentences

Ali kicked the ball.

Mother cooks the vegetables.

He drove the car.

Siti tears the book.

The policeman caught the thief.The ball was kicked by Ali.

The vegetables are cooked by mother.

The car was driven by him.

The book is torn by Siti.

The thief was caught by the policeman.

2. Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple sentence 1: Ali goes to school.

Simple sentence 2: Abu goes to school.

Compound sentence: Ali and Abu go to school.

A compound sentence is formed by joining two or more simple sentences using conjunctions (and, but, or, because, so, while).

Another example:

Simple sentence 1: Ali is sick.

Simple sentence 2: Ali does not go to school.

Compound sentence: Ali is sick, so he does not go to school.3. Complex sentence

A complex sentence is formed by adding a clause.

Example:

Sentence 1: The girl is my sister.

Sentence 2. The girl is wearing a blue dress.

Complex sentence: The girl who is wearing a blue dress is my sister.

clausePRACTISE!

SentenceSubjectVerbTense

I like to go to school.

One of the girls is missing.

Abu and Ali came here yesterday.

She sells seashells by the seashore.

The water is clear.

They were walking to the bus stop.

The children are dancing around the rose bush.

My Bonnie lies over the ocean.

She has already given the names to the teacher.

Father cooks breakfast every Sunday.

Wendy and her brothers played badminton last week.

My sister and I will visit grandmother next Tuesday.

I will get 5A in UPSR.

The cat was jumping over the fence.

The dogs were chasing the cat.

We were happy and excited.

APPENDIX 6

PRACTISE!Every dayNowYesterdayTomorrowAlready

I comeI am comingI cameI will comeI have come

She buysShe is buyingShe boughtShe will buyShe has bought

We eat

It flies

He gives

You grow

They sing

I hold

The girls go

My father drives

The water flows

The man rests

One of the ladies shouts

The thief runs

The boat sinks

The flowers bloom

The postman comes

All of them see

Most girls play

The tiger roars

Both boys win

The fan turns

I sing

Many teachers scold

More people leave

Each one brings

Everyone tells

Nobody pushes

No one keeps

Somebody hits

Several man see

Most of them put

It shines

The baby cries

The plant grows

APPENDIX 7

as agile as a monkey

as alike as two peas

as angry as a wasp

as bald as an egg

as bashful as a schoolgirl

as beautiful as a rainbow

as big as an elephant

as black as coal

as blind as a bat

as busy as a bee

as careless as the wind

as clear as crystal

as cold as ice

as cool as a cucumber

as cunning as a fox

as deep as the sea

as easy as ABC

as faithful as a dog

as fast as lightning

as fit as a fiddle

as gentle as a dove

as graceful as a swan

as green as grass

as happy as a lark

as hard as iron

as playful as a kitten

as sweet as honey

as proud as a peacock

as quiet as a mouse

as steady as a rock

as tall as a giant

as tough as a leather

as white as snow

as wide as the ocean

as wise as an owl

SIMILES

APPENDIX 8

ENGLISH IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS

Bird in the Hand Is worth Two in the Bush: Apa yang sudah pasti lebih baik dari apa yang belum pasti.

A Blessing In Disguise: Hikmah dalam kesusahan yang berlaku.

A Piece Of Cake: Sesuatu yang sangat mudah.

A Slip Of The Tongue: Tersilap cakap.

A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing: Kejahatan yang menyamar sebagai kebaikan.

Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder: Apabila jarang bertemu, semakin sayang.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Perbuatan lebih berkesan dari perkataan.

All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Tidak semua yang nampak menarik itu baik.

As Light As A Feather: Sangat ringan, seperti bulu burung.

Beating Around The Bush: Putar-belit.

Better Late Than Never: Lebih baik lambat, dari tidak ada langsung / tidak pernah.

Birds Of A Feather Flock Together: Orang yang mempunyai persamaan akan berkumpul bersama.

Burning The Midnight Oil: Bekerja hingga lewat malam.

Cross Your Fingers: Mengharapkan yang terbaik.

Cry Over Spilt Milk: Menyesal atas sesuatu yang sudah berlaku.

Curiosity Killed The Cat: Perasaan ingin tahu yang membawa kesusahan.

Don't Count Your Chickens Until They're Hatched: Jangan mengira hasil sebelum berusaha (angan-angan Mat Jenin).

Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket: Jangan letakkan semua harapan pada satu tempat sahaja.

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining: Setiap kesusahan yang berlaku ada hikmahnya.

Great Minds Think Alike: Pemikiran yang sama.

Have No Idea: Tidak tahu langsung.

Head Over Heel: Jatuh cinta.

Icing On The Cake: Perkara yang baik / menggembirakan.

It Takes Two To Tango: Setiap pergaduhan melibatkan dua pihak.

Lend Me Your Ear: Tolong dengar apa yang saya ingin katakana.

Let Bygones Be Bygones: Yang berlalu biarlah berlalu.

Let The Cat Out Of The Bag: Membocorkan rahsia.

Out Of The Blue: Secara tiba-tiba

Out Of the Frying Pan and into the Fire: Dari satu kesusahan, ke satu kesusahan yang lain.

Practice Makes Perfect: Latihan berterusan akan memahirkan kita.

Pulling Your Leg: Bergurau.

Rome Was Not Built In One Day: Tidak ada jalan pintas ke arah kejayaan.

Second Nature: Kemahiran yang sudah menjadi satu kebiasaan harian.

Start From Scratch: Bermula dari bawah.

The Apple Of Your Eye: Kesayangan.

The Early Bird Catches The Worm: Orang yang awal bangun dan bekerja akan mendapat lebih hasil.

The Pot Calling The Kettle Black: Orang yang bersalah tetap mempersalahkan orang lain.

The Pros And Cons: Kebaikan dan keburukan.

The Sky Is The Limit: Tidak ada batas.

Turn Over A New Leaf: Berubah / Insaf.Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right: Jangan membalas kejahatan dengan kejahatan.

Under The Weather: Kurang sihat.

Variety Is The Spice Of Life: Kepelbagaian menjadikan kehidupan lebih menarik.

Without A Doubt: Tanpa sebarang syak-wasangka.

You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover: Jangan menilai seseorang daripada luarannya sahaja.

PROVERBS

Where theres a will theres a way:When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.

First come, first served:The first in line will be attended to first.

A friend in need is a friend indeed:A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.

Discretion is the better part of valor:If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most sensible thing to do.

A hungry man is an angry man:A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to rage.

Empty vessels make the most noise:Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.

A man is as old as he feels:A persons age is immaterial it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes old.

Great talkers are little doers:Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work.

An idle brain is the devils workshop:One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts.

An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit:It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.

Faint heart never won fair lady:To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants.

A penny saved is a penny gained:By being thrifty one will be able to save up.

A rolling stone gathers no moss:A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is always changing his mind will never get anything done.

As you sow, so you shall reap:One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions.

Barking dogs seldom bite:Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.

Better late than never:To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at all.A bird in hand is worth two in the bush:Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get.

Birds of a feather flock together:People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.

Call a spade a spade:If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.

Charity begins at home :A persons first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of talking about helping others.

A great talker is a great liar:A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar.

Every cloud has a silver lining:If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a positive side to it. If you talk about silver lining you are talking about something positivethat comes out of a sad or unpleasant situation.

Hisham

shoes

celebrating

clothes

Hari Raya

Baju Melayu

shopping

like

trying on

wear

dinner

roast chicken

helping

happy

lay

wash

table

dry

serve

dishes

busy

handcart

market

buying

morning

meat

bargaining

butcher

fishmonger

vegetables

celebrating

home

twelfth

cake

birthday

games

holding

photographs

party

enjoy

canteen

helper

recess

buying

pupils

ice-cream

queuing up

scolding

shouting

running

EMBED PBrush

SUBJECTVERBCOMPLEMENTNoniwas walkingto schoolShesawa beggar The beggarwas sittingunder a tree

One day, Noni was walking to school. On her way, she saw a beggar. The beggar was sitting under a tree.

SUBJECTVERBCOMPLEMENTThe beggarwas shiveringHewashungryNonitook outher lunch boxShe gavethe food to him

The beggar was shivering. He was very hungry. Noni felt sorry for him. She took out her lunch box from her bag and gave the food to him.

SUBJECTVERBCOMPLEMENTThe beggarate upthe foodHefinished eatingHe smiledHethankedNoni for her kindness

The beggar ate up all the food. After he finished eating, he smiled and thanked Noni for her kindness.

weekend he breakfast

together parents

Halim washes hands before

meals

after breakfast helps mother clear table

SUBJECTVERBROSHalimwasheshis hands

before meals

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Halim washes hands before

meals

_

SUBJECTVERBROSHeeatsbreakfast

together with his parents

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________

weekend he breakfast

together parents

SUBJECTVERBROSHalimhelpshis motherHeclearsthe table

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

after breakfast helps mother clear table

- took part high jump - 200 metres race first both - events

- Aswad Sports Day parents -

came support -

-received trophies headmaster - parents - proud Aswad tired happy-

father entrance excited - rides

holidays theme park morning - restaurant

train ride driver places - lunch

ride spaceship stars got off

week took bus airport flew Kota Kinabalu

Kinabalu Park rafflesia biggest Mount Kinabalu highest South East Asia - photographs

Manukan Island boat seawater beautiful snorkeling marine life corals - enjoyed

-evening home - lost way tired frightened - decided spend night

Lotter - friend went bird watching jungle -

fox saw wanted told sing sweetly

- crow found meat flew - tree

- chicks -

- proud crow opened mouth dropped meat fox - ran away

SC CARD 1

Place / Location / Event

This is a (name of place / location / event).

People / Animals / Things / Plants

There is a (singular noun).

There are (plural noun).

Activities

(Singular subject) is (verb + ing).

(Plural subject) are (verb + ing).

Adjectives (Feelings / Look)

(Singular subject) is (adjectives).

(Plural subject) are (adjectives).

SC CARD 2

Add adjectives

(beautiful, big, happy, excited, angry, busy, etc.)

Add adverbs

(busily, happily, soundly, gracefully, sweetly, etc.)

Write compound sentences

- Use conjunctions: and, but, while, because, or

Write complex sentences (if you can)

The (subject), who/which (is/are) (verb+ing/adjective), (is/are) (verb+ing/adjectives).

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