guided writing
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guided writing for form 3 studentsTRANSCRIPT
1. Always read the question carefully and highlight what you need to do (task). Check the tone/pronoun
needed.
2. Use the 40 minutes wisely: Use 5 minutes to plan your essay and organise your thoughts (what to
write, how to elaborate on the points given). Then, use 30 minutes to write and 5 minutes to edit.
3. Remember to use all the points given.
4. Remember to give relevant details or elaborate the points given. Use WH- questions to help you
develop your points.
5. Vary your sentence structures so that your essay is not dull and monotonous.
6. Include an introduction (may copy from the question and check if you need to change the pronoun)
and a conclusion.
7. Also, make sure your paragraphs are well-organised.
8. Read through your written piece and edit it.
GUIDED WRITING MODULE
FORMAT OF A SPEECH/TALK
Good morning to the principal, teachers and fellow students. I am honoured to be given this opportunity to talk on 'Health is Wealth'.…..................................................................................................................................….......................................................................
…....................................................................................................................................…...................................................................................................................................….......................................................................................
Thank you.
FORMAT OF AN INFORMAL LETTER
66, Lorong 8,Southern Park,41200 Klang,Selangor Darul Ehsan.
9 MAY 2015.
Dear Yati,…....................................................................................
…....................................................................................…..................................................................
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Yours sincerely,Ani
FORMAT OF A REPORT
A VISIT TO AN OLD FOLKS' HOME
At 8.30 a.m., 40 students and ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reported by,Christine Goh Ai Leng(Secretary of Drama Club)
FORMAT OF AN ARTICLE
Health is Wealth
Which is more important? ………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………….
Written by,Eric Tan Eng Long
FORMAT OF A STORY
It was raining heavily. …......................................................................................…........................................................................................................................................….......................................................................................................................................
FORMAT OF A RECOUNT
As I was walking home,.........................................................................................….......................................................................................................................................…........................................................................................
LETTER-WRITING
Guidelines
Greeting / Salutation
Dear ………(is most often used)
Dearest and My dearest ……(are usually used only for people you love)
My dear ….(is used if you have a close relationship with someone, like your family or best friend)
Opening Remarks
How are you? I hope you are fine What a surprise to hear from youI received your letter yesterday / a few days ago
How are you? I am sorry I couldn’t write earlier.
Closing Remarks
That will be all for now. I hope to hear from you soon.
Please send my warmest regards to your family.
Do write soon. I shall write again when I have time.
The Format
Salutation
The Content
1, Jalan Bukit Tinggi, 41200 Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
2 June 2015
Dear Fadzle,
It was a wonderful surprise to hear from you………………… ................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Do write to me again after your examinations. Until then, good luck in the exam!
Your friend, Ammy
Writer’s Address
Date
Opening Remarks
Closing Remarks
Ending & Signature
EVENTS:
Teacher’s Day Celebration: Word list/ Glossary for Exercises 1, 2 and 3.
Word List Meaning in BMadvice (noun) nasihatadvise (verb) menasihataim/purpose/objective tujuan/matlamat/objektifappreciate menghargaiappreciation penghargaanassembly perhimpunancelebrate/celebration meraikanceremony upacarachairman pengerusicheer/cheered bersorakanclapped tepuk (tangan)concert konsertdecorate/decorated menghiasdelicious sedapdeliver (a speech) menyampaikandisperse/dispersed bersuraidistrict daeraheducation pendidikangather/gathered berkumpulgrand meriahguest-of-honour tetamu kehormatguidance bimbinganhelp bantuanofficiate merasmikanprepare/prepared bersediapresent/presents hadiahpresented menyampaikanPrincipal Pengetuaproudly dengan bangganyarender memberispeech ucapanstate anthem/national anthem lagu negeri/lagu kebangsaanvarious pelbagaiwakil representativewin/won menang
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks with words from the word list to complete the following sentences.
1. My school ____________________ Teacher’s Day last week.
2. The _______________ started at 7.30 a.m.
3. We sang the National Anthem, “Negaraku” and the state _________________ .
4. The __________________ gave a speech.
5. The aim of the __________________ was to show appreciation to teachers.
6. The head prefect thanked the teachers for their __________________ and advice.
7. The teachers and students played _________________ games.
8. The students _______________ most of the games.
9. We had a _________________ at the school hall.
10. The Principal ___________________ us to study hard.
Exercise 2
INFORMAL LETTER: MODEL QUESTION
You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.
Your school celebrated Teacher’s Day last week. Write a letter to a friend to describe this special occasion.
Use these notes in your letter: Assembly at 7.30 am
Speech by principal – gave advice to students
Aim of celebration – show appreciation to teachers
Speech by head prefect
Activities carried out – games –class parties - concert
When writing your letter: you may use all the notes elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting add any other relevant information make sure it is not less than 120 words
(25 marks)
INFORMAL LETTER: (Notes for teachers)
BEFORE WRITING, always remind your students to ask a few WH-questions to help them elaborate on the points given.
No Ideas / Points given WH Question1 Assembly at 7.30 a.m. * Where did the assembly take place?
* Who attended the assembly?
* Was anybody invited? Who?
2 Speech by Principal – gave advice
to students
* What was the main message of the
speech?
* What advice did the Principal give?
3 Aim of celebration – show
appreciation to teachers
* Why do students have to study hard
and develop good qualities?
4 Speech by head prefect * What were the contents of the message?
5 Activities carried out – games –
class parties - concert
* What games were played?
* What did the winners get?
* What was the food prepared?
* What did you have in the concert? Singing?
Dancing?
Remind students to use these points in their answer:
1. Assembly at 7.30 a.m.
2. Speech by Principal – gave advice to students
3. Aim of celebration - show appreciation to teachers
4. Speech by head prefect
5. Activities carried out – games – class parties – concert
Sample Answer 1 ** Note the simple connectors e.g. After that, Then, After 12 noon, Finally.Task : Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
123, Jalan Raja, 41200 Klang
Selangor Darul Ehsan 22 June 2015
Dear Maslinda,How are you? I hope you are fine. My family and I are doing just
fine.
My school _____________ Teacher’s Day was celebrated last
week. Many students came that day. The ____________ started at 7.30
a.m. The chairman of the PTA (PIBG) also came. We sang _________
and the state anthem.
After that, the ____________ gave a speech. He __________ us
to study hard and be good students. He also told us that the aim of the
_____________ was to show appreciation to teachers. We should thank
our teachers.
Then the head prefect gave a speech. He thanked the teachers for
their ___________ and advice.
After 12 noon, the teachers and students played some
___________ games like football, throwing balloons and other games.
The students _________ most of the games. We won hampers. My class
bought a big _______ for the class party. Finally, we had a ___________
in the school hall. I took part in the concert. I sang Michael Jackson’s
‘Beat It’. We were very happy that day.
How about the Teacher’s Day celebration in your school? Do tell
me about it in your next letter. Take care and bye.
Your friend, M
ei Ling
Dari soalan – tukargantinama ‘Your’ kpd ‘My’.
Point 1 (assembly)
Point 2 (speech)
Point 3 (Aim) Point 4 (head prefect’s) speech
Point 5 ( Activities)
---- (remember to give a suitable ending )
Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
123, Jalan Raja, 41200 Klang
Selangor Darul Ehsan 22 June 2015
Dear Indra,
How are you? I hope you are fine. My family and I are doing just fine.
My school ____________ Teacher’s Day last week. Activities on that day started at 7.30 a.m.
First, we had an ___________ in the school hall. The Principal and all the teachers were seated on a
colourful and nicely-decorated stage.
The Principal __________ a speech. He reminded students to study hard and develop good
qualities. This is our way of showing our ____________ to our teachers for their hard work. At the end of
the speech, we clapped loudly to show our appreciation to our teachers.
Then the Head Prefect delivered a speech. He thanked the teachers for their __________ and
compassion all this while. He also recited a poem entitled “KASIH GURU”. This was followed by our class
parties. At the parties, we ate the food that we had brought from home such as fried noodles, cakes and
sandwiches. We also sang, danced and played indoor games. I enjoyed playing ‘Musical Chairs’.
After 12 noon, some outdoor games were played. That was the most exciting event of the day.
Teachers and students played __________ interesting games like sack race, football, throwing balloons
and other relay games. The students won most of the games. The final event was a concert. Popular
songs were rendered by some students and traditional dances were performed by the Cultural Club. By
then, we were all tired but happy because we had had a whale of a time that day.
How about the Teacher’s Day celebration in your school? Do tell me about it in your next letter.
Take care and bye.
Your friend, Azmilia
Exercise 4You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.
Your school held the annual Prize Giving Day last week. Write a letter to a friend to describe this special occasion.
Use these notes in your letter: Students and guests gather at the hall – hall, well-decorated
Speech by Principal – congratulated students – advised students to study hard
Aim of celebration – to reward students for their hard work
- to motivate students to work harder
- you won a prize – second position in the class.
Performance by students – cultural dances by students of various races
(Malay dance, a Chinese dance, an Indian dance)
- a choir presentation
Prize giving ceremony – by guest-of-honour – The District Education Officer
Prizes for a) good academic results
b) active participation in co-curriculum
c) service to the school
d) full attendance to school
Closing - a refreshment at the canteen
When writing your letter : you may use all the notes elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting add any other relevant information make sure it is not less than 120 words
(25 marks)
REPORTS
General guidelines
1. Reports can be divided into a few types ( school magazines, newsletters and newspapers)2. Reports are usually brief and written in simple language.3. Read the question given carefully. Understand the short notes given.4. When you have understood the notes given, expand these notes.5. You may use your own ideas to make the report more interesting.6. Know who you are writing for. This allows you to write with your readers in mind.7. Arrange your points in paragraphs. Each main idea should have some supporting ideas.8. Give your report a suitable title and write your name at the bottom on the left.9. Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Report On An Event-Wordlist for Exercises 1, 2 and 3.
Word List Meaning in BMannounced umumkanaudience penontonceremony upacaracheer/cheered bersorakandisperse/dispersed bersuraidistrict daeraheducation pelajaranfree/freed membebaskangather/gathered berkumpulgrand meriahjubilantly dengan penuh gembira.march/marched berkawadmost awaited yang dinanti-nantioccasion peristiwaofficiate merasmikanorganise/organised menganjurkanparticipant pesertapractise mengamalkanprepare/prepared bersediaPrincipal Pengetuaproudly dengan banggareceive/received menerimaremind/reminded mengingatkanspectator penontonspeed memecutsupport menyokongvarious pelbagaiwarm up memanaskanwave/waved melambaiwin/won menang
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks with words from the word list to complete a report on an event.
A REPORT ON SPORTS DAY
On 15 June 2012, SMK Merpati [1]________________ Sports Day. It was a grand
[2]______________ of the school. There were flags and buntings everywhere in the school. Teachers
and students prepared for the sports day several days before. On this day the State Education Director
came to [3]___________________ the Sport Day. In his speech, he reminded every student to practise
good sporting spirit. When he freed a pair of pigeons into the air, the [4]_______________ cheered
happily.
Next, everyone [5]_____________ at the field. There was a march past by the uniforms units and
sports houses. They marched proudly past the VIP and the audience. The sport houses teams were in
tracks suits and caps. They brought their mascots along and waved at the audience. Everyone cheered
and clapped their hands.
After the march past, the [6]_______________ of various events started to
[7]__________________ their bodies. The field events such as high jump and long jump started first.
This was followed by 100m, 200m and relay events. These were the most awaited events of the day.
When the referee shot to the air, the participants sped on their tracks. The spectators shouted to
[8]________________ their sport houses. The Green House won in most of the events.
Finally, it was time for the prize giving ceremony. The winners [9]______________ medals and
trophies. The Principal gave away the presents. Selvaraja was [10]_________________ as the male
athlete while Fatimah Alias was the female athlete. The last trophy was given to the Champion, the
Green House. The team members cheered [11]__________________. Before we
[12]__________________, the Senior Assistant of Co-curriculum reminded everybody to clean up the
school field. Overall, we enjoyed this sports day very much.
Reported by:
RahmanRahman b. Abdul
(Secretary of Sports and Recreation Club)
Exercise 2
Using the pictures and notes below, write a report for your school magazine about your experience during the cross country event at your school.
Gathered – briefing – rules – safety waved flag – started to run
followed tracks – 4 check-points – tickets reached – finishing line – winners
received trophies – happy – Red House – champion
before leaving – clean up – field
Exercise 3
Note Expansion: Construct meaningful sentences for the words below
Introduction
last week – school – organized – cross country.teacher – students – prepared – several days.flags – buntings – schools – grand occasion.
Paragraph 1
8.00 am – students gathered – school field.first – senior teacher – gave briefing – rules – reminded – safetybefore run – students – warm upPresident of Parents and Teacher Society - officiate – cross country.he waved flag – students cheered – started to run
Paragraph 2
students ran steadily – followed the trackafter 2km – found check-pointsstudents – collect tickets – to ensure – correct routeone hour – some students – reached finishing linefirst 10 students – winnersmost – from red house
Paragraph 3
finally – 11.30 am – prize giving ceremonywinners – received trophiesRed House – announced – championmembers of house – clapped – cheered happily
Ending
before dispersed – Principal – reminded – clean up school fieldall students – together – collected rubbish – cleared everythingstudents – enjoyed the day
RECOUNTS
PurposeThe purpose of a recount is to retell or recount events or past experiences. (The prefix remeans again. So to recount is to tell again).
Types of RecountPersonal recounts – a recount of an experience in which the writer is personally or
directly involved
Factual recounts – a recount of an event or incident such as a newspaper report.
Imaginative recounts – retelling a fictitious or imaginary event.
Structure There is always a setting of a scene in the opening or introduction e.g.
I went to the beach last week.
The events in a recount are often in a chronological order (or the order in which the
events happen).
I went to the beach last week. I saw many people there. Many of them were playing in the
water.
The recount will always have a closing statement. When it was dark, people started packing their things. I picked up my things and left.
Language Features Recounts are written in the past tense. Recounts can be written in the first or third person’s point of view.
1st person point of view – The event or experience is happening to the person writing the
recount.
e.g. I went to the beach last week.
3rd person point of view – An observer or a third party is telling or writing the recount.
e.g. Johan went to the beach last week. He saw many people there.
Sequence connectors are often used in recounts to narrate events in a chronological
order.
e.g. Next, then, after that, following this, etc.
FLOOD: Word List
Word Meaning in BMabandon meninggalkanalert amaran kecemasanbanks tebingbelongings harta bendacasualties kecederaancontaminated tercemarcritical kritikal /terukcurrent arusdangerous bahayadiseases penyakitdistribute/distributes/distributing/ distributed mengagihkandive/dives/diving/dived menyelamdrag menarikevacuate/evacuates/evacuating/ evacuated memindahkanexpose/exposes/exposing/exposed mendedahkanflash flood banjir kilatfood shortage kekurangan makanangrab/grabs/grabbing/grabbed memegang / merangkulheavy rain / downpour hujan lebatinadequate tidak mencukupi/ kekuranganlevel araslow area kawasan rendahmeteorological department jabatan kaji cuacaoverflow melimpahoverjoyed sangat gembirapack kemas /bungkusplight pahit getir / kesusahanrelief camps kem bantuanrelief centre tempat/ pusat bantuanrescue/save menyelamatrescuer penyelamatrise/rises/rising/rose naikroof bumbungsafe selamatscream menjeritsevere sangat terukshelter tempat berlindungshut down menutup/ memberhentikanstruggle/struggles/struggling/ struggled meronta-rontasupply bekalanswift / rapid cepat/lajuswiftly / rapidly dengan cepat/lajuthunderstorm rebut petirtrauma pengalaman buruk/dahsyatvictim mangsaweather forecast ramalan kaji cuaca
Activity 1:
Fill in the blanks with words from the word list to complete the following sentences.
1. There was _________________ for many days.
2. The river _____________________ its banks.
3. There was ____________________.
4. We packed our _______________________.
5. We climbed to the ____________________ of our house.
6. Siti’s mother ___________________ for help.
7. I ________________ into the water.
8. I swam to her and ____________________ her.
9. The water was flowing ___________________.
10. The water ___________________ us along.
11. I _____________________ a branch and pulled myself up.
12. I saw a _________________ boat.
13. The men took us to a ________________________________ .
14. The villagers were _________________________ to see us.
Activity 2:
Heavy rain had caused a flood in your village. Based on the pictures and notes given below, fill in the blanks to complete a recount of what happened.
C1 C2heavy rain – river overflowed C3banks – village flooded
C4 C5my family – packed
important belongings – C6climbed roof – house – C7saw neighbours
C8 C9five-year-old girl – fell into C10water – mother screamed – I C11 C12dived – grabbed her
C13swiftly flowing water – C14 C15dragged along – spotted tree – C16 C17grabbed branch – sat long time
C18 C19saw boat – shouted loudly – C20rescued
C21 C22school – everyone overjoyed C23– parents thanked me
Taken from Fajar Bakti
Sample Essay:
Last week, there was ____________________ for many days.
Soon the river _________________ its banks and the village was flooded.
As the water rose, my family and I quickly packed all our important
_________________. Then, we climbed to the ____________________ of
our wooden house. We saw many of our neighbours also sitting on the
roofs of their houses.
Suddenly, Siti, a five-year-old girl, fell into the water. Her mother
_______________ for help. I immediately ______________ into the water.
I swam to Siti and ________________ her. The swiftly flowing water
_________________ us along. Then, I spotted a tree. I quickly grabbed a
branch and pulled myself and Siti up. We sat on the branch for a long time.
In the evening, I saw a boat. I shouted loudly and luckily the men in
the boat saw us. Finally we were _________________. The men took us
to the school where the rest of the villagers were. Everyone was
__________________ to see us. Siti’s parents thanked me for saving their
daughter.
C1
C2, C3
C4, C5
C6
C7
C8, C9
C10, C11
C12, C13
C14,C15,C16
C17
C18,C19
C20
C21
C22, C23
Sample Question 1
Your class went on a four-day trip to Taman Negara, Pahang during the last school holidays. With the
help of the notes you made in your diary, write an account of the trip.
24th May – gathered at school compound – left at 8.00 a.m. – checked into hotel. 25th May – hiked up Gunung Tahan – lush green jungle – beautiful scenery 26th May – canopy walk – 400 metres long – exciting to walk 25 metres above the ground 27th May – packed things – got ready to go home – exhausted but happy
When writing your recount:
use all the notes given elaborate on the notes to make it more interesting make sure it is not less than 120 words
Sample Answer 1
During the first semester holidays, my class organized a trip to Taman Negara in Pahang. Our
class teacher, En. Nizam, accompanied us on the trip.
On 24 May, all the students gathered in the school with our bags. The bus arrived promptly. It
was a 42-seater air-conditioned bus. Although the journey was five hours, we did not feel tired. As soon
as we arrived at our destination, we checked into a budget hotel.
After a good night’s sleep, we were ready for the most exciting event – the climb up Gunung
Tahan, the highest peak. Although the hill slopes were steep and jagged and the hike up was a real
challenge, we were excited. We enjoyed the cool, crisp mountain air. The view of the lush green scenery
and the variety of exotic flora and fauna was a real treat. In fact, the scenery was so beautiful that we
stopped to take some photographs.
The next day, we braced ourselves for another challenging activity – the canopy walk. Although
some of us were at first reluctant to walk at a height of 25 metres above the ground, we gave in after
much persuasion from our class teacher. It was really a thrilling experience to view the green jungle
canopy. The rustling of the leaves and the sounds made by the animals sounded like a strange,
musical piece.
The next day, we packed our things and left for home. We slept during the entire journey as we
were exhausted. Nevertheless, it was a very exciting trip.
VOCABULARY
accompanied - followed
lush - growing well
exotic - attractive
braced - prepared for a difficult activity
canopy - covering
rustling - sound made by leaves when the wind blows
exhausted - very tired
Exercise 1
The Nature Club of your school organized a two-day trip to the Kuala Selangor Nature Park in Selangor.
You made the following notes about the trip.
Aim of trip : to bring students closer to nature
Area : 300 hectare mangrove reserve, 168 species of birds, varieties
of reptiles, butterflies, insects
Location : two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur
Activities : bird – watching
Walk in the mangrove forest
Slide shows, talks
Firefly watching at night
Accommodation : Firefly Park Resort
When writing your recount:
use all the notes given
elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
make sure it is not less than 120 words
Exercise 2
During the holidays, you and your friends went camping. Based on the notes below, write a recount of
your adventurous trip.
23 May - two friends and I – went on a camping trip – walked – reached a waterfall –
put up tents – gathered firewood – made a fire – had simple dinner
24 May - woke up early – had breakfast – bathed at waterfall – went deeper into
jungle – got lost – spent the night in jungle – frightening sounds – insect
bites
25 May - look for way back – not successful – came across a hunting party – rescued
When writing your recount:
use all the notes given
elaborate on the notes to make it more interesting
make sure it is not less than 120 words
MAPS
ROUTE MAP
Guidelines
1. Study the map carefully. 2. Locate the starting point of the route (if any) and trace it to the end.3. Look out for landmarks, road names, buildings, rivers, and any written information on the map. Make use
of them in your answer.4. Remember to mention the route taken if the question requires it.5. Expand your points. Include details of what you saw and did at each particular place. Make your
description as interesting as possible.6. Read the question to decide the correct tense to be used.7. Finally, check your answer for errors especially in spelling, punctuation, grammar and facts.
PICTORIAL MAP
Guidelines
1. Study the map carefully.
2. Look out for arrows or a sequence of dates /time. Arrange your writing according to the
directions or series of events given.
3. Expand your points. Include details of what you saw and did at each particular place. Make
your description as interesting as possible.
4. Read the question to decide the correct tense to be used.
5. Finally, check your answer for errors especially in spelling, punctuation, grammar and facts.
Sample Question 1
You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.
During the school holidays, you took a ride on the LRT (Light Rail Transit) to the Sega Mall. Your cousin
is eager to know more about your outing. Describe what you saw and did.
When writing your description:
use all the notes given
elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
make sure it is not less than 120 words.
(25 marks)
Sample 2
I reached the LRT station after a ten-minute walk from home. I bought a ticket from the ticket
machine by following the instructions stated on the machine. Then I waited for the train to arrive.
During the first part of the journey, I could see mostly residential houses, namely Taman Intan,
Taman Mewah and Taman Damai. After the residential areas, the train stopped at the station near a
commercial centre. The passengers who got down probably worked at the two new multi-storey
buildings. They are Bangunan Besta and Good Tower
For the next part of the journey, the train travelled parallel to the highway. I could see heavy traffic on
certain parts of the roads, especially where there are junctions and traffic lights. It was not long before
the train stopped at the next station. At this stop, many students boarded the train as the station is near a
private college named Supreme College.
After this station, the train continued on its journey, passing by a market and some residential houses
before it stopped at the station in Sega Mall where I got down.
The whole journey took only fifteen minutes. It was truly a fast and easy way to travel.
Exercise 1
You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this question.
Your friends and you went to Pulau Permai for a holiday. Based on the map and notes given, write about
the trip.
When writing your description:
use all the notes given
elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting
make sure it is not less than 120 words (25 marks)
Day oneferry to island – checked into Kalong Resort – sea view – water sports – dinner on the beach
Day twosightseeing – orchid farm – fruit farm – ostrich farm – safari park – explored park – caves – barbeque on the beach
Day threefishing – picnic by waterfall – jungle trekking – packed to leave – ferry to mainland
PULAU PERMAI
SPEECH
Speeches are made during special occasions like school assemblies, student gatherings and other social occasions like weddings, anniversaries, dinners and farewell parties.
When making speeches, you should:
Sample Sentences for Speech
Opening Address (Greeting Audience, Introducing Speaker)1. Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to give a speech.
2. Boys and Girls, A very good morning to you all. Before I begin my talk today, let me introduce
myself to you. I am Adnan b. Khalid from the Klang Health Department.
Introducing the topic1. Today, I am going to talk on the topic “How to Keep Our Teeth Clean and Healthy.”
2. Without wasting any more time, I would like to introduce my topic today, and that is “Qualities of a
Responsible Prefect.”
Greet your audience
Introduce yourself
Introduce your topic
Thank your audience
Make your speech.Elaborate on your points
Sample Question 1
There has been an increase in the number of robberies in your area. You have been asked to give a
speech at your school assembly on how to protect your homes from burglars. You have made the
following notes:
Ensure that all doors, windows and gates are locked before you go to bed or before you leave the
house.
Have additional security devices like an alarm, a peep hole, safety-chain catch and good
padlocks.
Avoid keeping too much money or valuables in your house.
If you are going on holidays, stop the delivery of newspapers.
VOCABULARY
soared - went up, increased
lackadaisical attitude - careless attitude
halt - stop
prevention is better than cure – it is easier to prevent something from happen than to find a cure
Sample Answer 1
Greeting Introduction of the topic
Additional information
Main point
Elaborate
Main point
Elaborate
Main pointElaborate
Ending
Thank the audience
Good morning to our Principal, senior assistants, teachers and friends. Today, I wish to give a talk on how to ensure the safety of our homes and prevent housebreaking.
Statistics provided by the Police Department revealed that cases of house-breaking had soared last year compared to the previous years. Our lackadaisical attitude towards home security has resulted in burglars gaining easy entry to our homes. How can we ensure the safety of our homes? First of all, ensure that all doors, windows and gates are locked before we go to sleep or before we leave our homes. Sometimes we leave our grilles ajar and sometimes we leave our door keys dangling from the lock. We should have additional security devices like an alarm, a peep hole, safety-chain latch and good padlocks. Statistics reveal that installing a burglar’s alarm is the best investment for home security. Having a peep hole and safety-chain latch will prevent unwelcome guests from entering your home. In addition, we should avoid keeping too much money or valuables in the house. Keeping them in a bank is always a better guarantee for the safety of our valuables. If you are planning to go on a holiday then make sure you halt the delivery of newspapers so that it does not seem obvious that there is nobody at home. So my dear friends, I hope that we will pay attention to these preventive measures that we often overlook. Remember “Prevention is better than cure”. Thank you.
Exercise 1You have been asked to give a speech entitled “Leading a Healthy Lifestyle” which is to be
delivered during the school assembly. Using the notes below, write out your speech.
- cut down on sweet food- consume less oily food- eat more vegetables and fruits- exercise regularly, have a hobby- don’t drink or smoke
When writing out your speech:
use all the points
elaborate on the notes
make sure it is not less than 120 words.
Exercise 2
It is the English Language week in your school. As the President of the English Language Society in your school, you have been asked to give a speech entitled `The Importance of Studying’ during the assembly.
Importance of English: English is an International language Important if you wish to further your studies in a foreign country A lot of literature is in English Many jobs require a pass in English
When writing out your speech:
use all the points
elaborate on the notes
make sure it is not less than 120 words.