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TIPS

AND

ANSWERING TECHNIQUES

FOR

UPSR ENGLISH PAPER 2

2011

Prepared by:

Pn. Irene RachaelGuru Cemerlang Bahasa Inggeris,

SK Taman Tun Aminah 2, Johor Bahru

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Answering Question 1.

Assessment objectivesQuestion 1

• To assess candidates ability to construct sentences

• To write grammatically correct sentences using given words and stimulus

Key points :1. Go straight to the point and only write what you see.

2. Write only 5 sentences. If you have more ideas, combine them by making compound sentences.

3. Be careful of your punctuation. Make sure you start with a capital letter and end a sentence with a full stop. If you use proper nouns (eg names… Ali , Kampung Bahagia), make sure you start with a capital letter.

4. Check your spelling.

5. Use adjectives or adverbs suitable to the picture. Adjectives – tall boy , busy children, hardworking pupils Adverbs- walk quickly, paint carefully, stir carefully, arrange neatly

Marking Scheme:

Tips/Galus/UPSR/2011/Irene 2

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MARKING SCHEME- Q 1 ,2,3

Generally, confident use of language.Simple sentences, minor errors.Meaning still clear. Ideas –SatisfactoryVocabulary can convey meaningFew punctuation/spelling errors

CREDIT

Excellent, confident use of language.Ideas - clear .Variety of sentence structures.Confidant use of new words/ideas.Ideas well planned, relevant, linked.Accurate use of spelling/punctuation

EXCELLENT

DESCRIPTIONMARKS

Answering Question 1- Sentence ConstructionActivity 1.a.Look at the picture and try to come up with as many words as you can.

2.stalls- night market


1.night market

3. woman – buying - fruits

4. girl-eating- ice-cream

6

Able to write a few sentences correctly.Some single word errors.Meaning is clear.Most of the words used correctly

ACHIEVE-MENT

Very poor use of language.Multiple errors .Ideas are incomprehensible.Limited/incorrect use of vocab.Many spelling/punctuation errorsNo answer given

LOW ACHIEVE-MENT

DESCRIPTIONMARKS

b. Write out good sentences from the words found in the picture.

1. night market

1 This is the night market

2.


5. man- ………………-…………………..

2. stalls- night market

3.

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4.

5.

Activiti 2.a.Look at the picture and try to come up with as many words as you can.


3. woman- buying fruits

4 girl – eating ice- cream

5. …………… - ……………….- ……………..

b. Write out good sentences from the words found in the picture.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.


Assesment ObjectivesQuestion 2To assess candidates’ ability to transfer information accurately and appropriately from text into given framework•To transfer info from one text type to a given framework.To write a short paragraph(s) on one’s decision/choices

SUGGESTED SENTENCE PATTERNS FOR QUESTION 2 (b)

TOPIC / AREA OF INTERESTS

REASONS


1. Place / Locations It is near my house, so I can go there easily.It is a nice place to visit.

2. Prices / cost / fees The price is RM…..It is low.It is reasonable .

I can afford it. It is high.

3. Food/ drinks/ menu / meal

It is delicious.It is my favourite foodIt is good for health.

It is nutritious. I can get free ……

4. Transport / vehicles

It is comfortable.It is an economical.I can reach earlier.I like to see the beautiful view.

5. Free discount offer / prices

The offer is attractive. I like it very muchI can keep it as a souvenir.I can save my money.

6.Activities / contest / competition

The activities are interesting .This activity is simple and easy to do.The activities are suitable for me.I can get a lot of knowledge.I can meet a lot of friends.I am talented in ………… This activity is useful.

7. Pets It is a cute animal.It is easy to look after.It keeps me company.I can take care of it easily.It is easier to manage. It eats only …(grains)

8. Society / club The activities are interesting.I can increase my knowledge.I can learn many new thingsI can get many new friends.

9.Colour / patterns/ Fashion

It is beautiful.It is attractive and nice.It suits me.It is the latest design and fashion.I like the colour.It is my favourite colour.


10.Hobby / Interest It can widen my knowledge.I I can share my hobby with my friends /

I will enjoy myself doing it.I can do something useful.I can get many friends.

11.Time taken / Duration of time

I takes a shorter time to finish my work.It takes a shorter time to reach .

12.Topic / Title / Theme

The topic is interesting.The topic is suitable for me.The topic is very simple and easy.The topic is related to our daily life.

13.Facilities I can save my money and time.I will feel comfortable.I can use the facilities provided.

14.Occupations I can earn more money for a living.It teaches me to be responsible.It teaches me to be independent.I can support my parents

15.Age group It is suitable for me as I am ………. years old.I am eligible , so I can take part.

16. Pen pal He/ she is from ………… I will visit his/ her country one day.We are of the same age.We share the same hobby / interest / idea

Question 2. Study the menu carefully and answer the questions.


Menu chosen : Steamed rice with chicken curryReasons that you could give :

1. Price - RM 4.00 per person Reason - Price is reasonable and affordable

The price is RM4.00 per person. I think it is reasonable and affordable.

2. Served with – fried vegetables ,Reason – good for health

It is served …………………………………………………… It is ………………………………….

3. Free syrup


Reason – brother likes it

I can get ……………………………….. It is my ……………………………….

4. Dessert - chocolate ice- creamReason – brother loves to eat ice-cream

The dessert served is …………………………………….. …….My brother

………………………………………….

5. Available – for lunch

Reason - free for lunch

It is available ………………………………….

He is……………………………………………..

Now, write out all the sentences in a paragraph.

I would choose steamed rice with chicken curry because my brother loves it.

The price is RM4.00 per person.It is reasonable. It is

served ……………………………………………………….. It is

……………………………………… I can get ………………………………..

My brother ……………………………………

The dessert served is …………………………………………. …………..My brother

………………………………………….It is available …………………………………


He is ……………………………………………………………………………………..


ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE

Question 3To assess candidates’ ability to express ideas in sentences with correct structures.

TASK:To write sentences about the pictures in a paragraph or paragraphs using the given words and express their ideas creatively.

CRITERIA FOR A GOOD ESSAY

1. The essay must have characters (include the names and descriptions).

kind hardworking brave clever

quiet helpful

2. The essay must have place (include place /give descriptions).

Eg. Langkawi is a nice place.


3. The essay must have time (include the clock time, day, time of the day).

After three months, Then,

Later,At last,

4. The essay must have a flow (use connectors like after, then, later, etc).

Suddenly, ,Within 20 minutes,The next day, Luckily ,

5. The essay must be interesting (new ideas, own words, beautiful expressions).

6. The essay must be relevant to the pictures.

7. The essay must have good values (helpful, kind, responsible, caring, etc).

8. Add feelingssad angryshocked excitedsurprise pleasedhappy satisfied

9. Add similies, proverbs or idioms where possible .

Examples of similies : • as beautiful as the rainbow as proud as a peacock• as big as an elephant as busy as a bee/ an ant• as clear as crystal as cold as ice• as deep as a well as fast as lightning• as green as grass as happy as a child


After twenty minutes,After that, Soon, During the holidays,

Finally,As a result,Luckily

• as hungry as a wolf as loud as thunder• as white as snow as slow as a tortoise/ a snail• as sweet as honey/ sugar

Examples of idioms

• A black sheep : a- good-for-nothing person. e.g. Hilmi is a black sheep in the family because he always causes trouble in his family.• Apple of the eye : someone dearly loved.• e.g. He is the apple of his mother’s eye.• To lend a hand : to help

e.g. My car has broken down. Can you lend me a hand?• To rain cats and dogs : rain very heavily

e.g. It was raining cats and dogs this morning.• To sell like hot cakes : to be sold off quickly

e.g. The books sold like hot cakes because they were very popular.• To talk big : to boast

e.g. Don’t talk big. I know who you are.

10.Add a conclusion

Examples of sentences which could be used as conclusions.

It was a fun day.

It was an exciting trip.

He went home happily .He helped someone.

His parents were proud to have a son with a heart of gold.

They praised him for his quick thinking.

He is a role model for his friends and siblings.

He regretted and promised not to do it again.

He was sorry for his action . He turned over a new leaf since that day.


ASK YOURSELF QUESTIONS…

Look at the pictures. You may use the words given to write about Faiz helping a blind man in the space provided.

Introduction: 1. Give charactersFaiz - kind, helpful, - likes to play football

2. Describe the place Taman Desa Jaya, near the school

3. Time- Last week….was cycling…

4. Remember the flow…When- reached the junction….- saw blind man walking…-wanted to cross the road..- was busy – many cars.

5. Add feelings How did Faiz feel ? - Felt pity- helped him to cross the road

6. When- crossed safely- blind man -thanked him-gratefulFaiz-went home happily

Conclusion :Add feelings – happy – able to help- went home feeling happy

Introduction:

Faiz - friend- kind, helpful - likes to play football


Look at the pictures. Try to answer these questions. Who are the people? What are they doing? What is happening in each picture? Where is the place ? Look at the words given. Use the words to make complete sentences.

Faiz is my friend. He is ………………… and………………….

He………………………………………………………………… .

2. Place-

Taman Desa Jaya, near the school

He lives in .He lives_______________________________

3. Time- Last week….was

cycling - school- football practice-reached- junction- saw blind man-

Last week , he was cycling after .

Then , he reached . He saw ____________ ___________

4. standing,- roadside- wanted- cross- busy- many cars

.Add feelings- how did Faiz feel ?

Felt pity… stopped- to help him

When- crossed safely- blind man --thanked him

-grateful- praised him

He was . He wanted .

There were . Faiz felt _______


He helped him .________________________________________

The blind man . He was____________________

. He __________________________________

Conclusion :

Add feelings –happy -went home -told parents- -proud of him

He was happy .He _________________________

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Rewrite the sentences in a paragraph / few paragraphs

Faiz is my friend. . He is kind. He is helpful . He likes to play football. He lives in

Taman Desa Jaya.He ives near the school. Last week he was cycling home. Then , he reached

the junction. He saw a blind man. He wanted to cross the road. He felt pity. He helped the blind

man. He thanked Faiz. He was happy. He went home. He told his parents. They were proud of

him.


Remember, success comes to those who work hard.

NEVER GIVE UP.. TRY UNTIL YOU SUCEED

Study hard, revise diligently. Do a lot of exercisesASK YOUR TEACHER FOR HELP

That’s all….All the best..Till we meet again..

THANK YOUYou were Made to do Great Things

YOU CAN DO IT !


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