Program Peningkatan 2Q PMR 2012. QUALITY FACTOR In order to get an A Students must score at least 35/ 40 for paper 1 Students must score at least 37

Program Peningkatan 2Q

PMR 2012

QUALITY FACTORQUALITY FACTORIn order to get an AStudents must score at least 35/

40 for paper 1Students must score at least 37/

50 for paper 2Suggestions, students must at

least score15 marks for section A12 marks for section B10 marks for section C

QUANTITY FACTORQUANTITY FACTORIn order to pass (a D)Students must score at least 20/40 for

paper 1Students must score at least 20/50 for

paper 2Suggestions for paper 2Section A – 12 marksSection B - 5 marksSection C - 5 marks 22 marks

An A essayIdeas and details well-developed

Language and mechanic of writing is accurate

Sentence structures varied and effective

Vocabulary is wideInteresting to read

Basic Requirement in Task Basic Requirement in Task FulfillmentFulfillment

In order to get at least 15 marks, a student’s essay must at least fulfill these criteria

Ideas developed with sufficient detailsVocabulary is aptAble to use variety of sentence

structureInterest is arouse 

BRAINSTORMING FOR IDEAS 

How to find ideas? Holiday 1. Find the words related to the given words 

No schoolFree time

relaxFamily activity

campingtrip

vacation

The usual cliche startThe usual cliche startDuring the holidays, Johan and his family During the holidays, Johan and his family travelled to Melaka to attend a wedding. travelled to Melaka to attend a wedding. They went there by car. In the car, there They went there by car. In the car, there were his father, Encik Jamil, his mother, were his father, Encik Jamil, his mother, Puan Sara, Johan and his younger sister, Puan Sara, Johan and his younger sister, Lily.Lily.The examiners would find thissentences not varied-lack elaboration and details-vocabulary too simple.-safe writing but not interesting.And most probably…plain boringAlmost all students with average

command of English write the same thing. It’s not interesting! 

Instead, drill the students to Instead, drill the students to elaborate with more adjectiveselaborate with more adjectives

Sample 1 : Using description They started their journey very early in the morning that day. Mother said they were going to a cousin’s wedding in Sungai Petani, Kedah. The thought of four to five hours of travelling in a cramped car with his two younger siblings not only disturbed him but added headache to his already reluctant mood.

The better students to do thisThe better students to do thisSample 2: Using quotation/saying/proverbs

  Experience is the best teacher. One

might not understand the meaning of this saying unless he experiences it himself. That was what had happened to Johan and his family. On that day, what started as an ordinary journey to attend a wedding had turned out to be a life-time experience for this one happy family and surely something which they would never forget for the rest of their life.

The high proficient ones to do The high proficient ones to do this….this….Sample 3: Using dialogues “ Dad, how far more is the place?”

Johan’s restless little sister was asking the same question over and over again.

  It had been a three-hour non-stop journey and boredom was clearly seen on everybody’s face. Johan’s family was travelling to Melaka to attend a cousin’s wedding. What began as an exciting trip turned exhausting as the clock ticked but they were yet to reach the bride’s house.

REMEMBERGive an interesting title to the story.Start the essay with an interesting

introduction. This will give a good impression of the essay.

Make sure the students use the right and consistent tense in the essay.

Include a moral value if possible.To gain some merits ( which could push the

band higher), students should know how to use idiomatic expressions such as proverbs, similes, figurative words…etc

Avoid spelling mistakes because it is a serious error if repeated and occurs to common words.

Past year questions 2005 - description/report2006 - informal letter2007 - story2008 - speech2009 - article for school magazine2010 - story2011 - opinion/making a choice

Literature Section B Paper 2Literature Section B Paper 2 Question 2This section requires candidate to write a short

essay and give a simple personal response. A candidate’s response should come from ONE

novel only. Outline suggestion1.Should start by mentioning the title of the novel

and the author.2. Write a brief synopsis3. State the answer.4. Cite at least two (2) evidence5.Conclude your answer by summarizing the

evidence

SAMPLE ANSWER FOR SECTION B SAMPLE ANSWER FOR SECTION B

Choose one of the novels, then write about an incident that you think is important. Give reasons why you think the incident is important.

Support your answer with evidence from the novel. The novel – How I met myselfBrief synopsis of `how I met myselfThe incident – When John Taylor first met his

doppelganger.Evi.1) This incident changed John Taylor. He started to

find out more about the man and spent more time at Gergely Utca Café.

Evi. 2) This incident affected John’s relationship with his wife.

RememberTo elaborate and give the details for the reasons.

Use simple sentences and avoid from making grammatical and structural mistakes.

If the students are not sure of a fact, don’t write about it.

Make sure the spelling of the characters’ name are correct.(Janos Szabo, No. 7 Felka Utca, Kati, Zsolt, Gergely Utca, Paul Harris)

NOVEL How I met myself

AUTHOR David A HillBRIEF SYNOPSIS

This story is about John Taylor, an Englishman who worked in Budapest. One day as he was walking home from work, he met a man who looked exactly like him. He felt that the man was connected to him. In the end, he found out that the man was his doppelganger, a ghost from the past who came to help him saved his family.

QUESTION( character, incident, place, moral value, theme, lesson)

The character that interest me the most in the story is John Taylor.

Evidence 1 First, I like John Taylor because he is a very

determined person.

Elaboration

(E.1)

After he accidentally met his doppelganger, he

set his mind to find the truth. He returned to the

place he found the man and waited almost every

day in the hope that he would meet him. He

asked people and searched through newspaper

article about a man named Janos Szabo, who had

lived at the place in 1945. His determination paid

off and he understood why the doppelganger

came to find him.

Evidence 2 Besides, he is also a brave person.

Elaboration

(E.2)

He thought he had found a ghost, nevertheless, he

goes all out to find out the truth. Not many people

are brave enough to face such encounter. He was

also brave enough to go into the burning café to

save his wife.

Conclusion All in all, not only John Taylor a determined

person, he is also brave .These characteristics make

him a very admirable person and that is why I

admire him.

Past year questionsPast year questions2005 - Moral value

(Honesty/responsibility)2006 - Like/dislike the ending2007 - characters, cooperate to gain

success.2008 - important incident2009 - characters/friendship2010 - a positive quality of a

character2011 - an event that makes you

unhappy

SECTION C: SUMMARY 

Awarding of marksContent – 5 marks

Ability to identify main content

Language – 5 marksAbility to write the main

content using own words without changing the original meaning.

 Total - 10 marks.

Things to remember1)To use the 10 words ( introductory line) given and make sure the spellings are correct.2)Omit the examples3)Do not include unnecessary details like explanations, repetitions or long-winded explanations.(check – such as, for instance, like)4)Check the pronoun to be used (I, you, she, he).5)Do not exceed the word limit. (do not exceed 60 words

If the summary is longer than the words allowed, the candidate might have included irrelevant points.If the summary is too short, a candidate might have missed out important points

TO EARN MAXIMUM MARKS FOR TO EARN MAXIMUM MARKS FOR SUMMARYSUMMARY

1.REARRANGE THE SENTENCEThis hobby enriches one’s geographical and historical knowledge of a country. (Arranged as) One’s geographical and historical

knowledge of a country can be enriched. 

2. REPLACE SOME WORDS WITH SYNONYMS

This would enhance family ties. This would improve family ties. (but make sure the new word does not

change the meaning or the idea presented by the content point).

3.ADD LINKERS

Collecting coins enables us to widen our circle of friends and enhance our family ties.

(arrange the points as they appear in the original text)

 Example of linkers : First, Second, Next,

Furthermore, Besides, also, In addition

4. USE COLLECTIVE 4. USE COLLECTIVE NOUNSNOUNSShe went to the shop to get a packet of sugar, a bottle of milk, a can of mushroom and a packet of spaghetti

She went to the shop to get some groceries

My mom just bought a sofa bed, a dining set, a shoe rack and a coffee table for Hari Raya.

My mom bought new furniture for Hari Raya

REMEMBERTo use simple and precise sentences to

present your content points.To write the number of words.Do not exceed the word limit

Drilling on their summary. Even a low proficiency candidate is able to gain an 8/10 for the summary question in the PMR examination.

Dear Editor,

I am writing this letter to express my appreciation to all Malaysians who had made my visit to Malaysia a meaningful one.

Upon reaching Kuala Lumpur International Airport, I took a taxi to Kuala Lumpur city. The taxi driver greeted me with a warm smile and showed me to his taxi. He was also kind enough to recommend places of interest that I should visit in your country.

Over the next few weeks, I travelled around the country. I visited Melaka, Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Redang and Genting Highlands, just to name a few. In Langkawi, I had the opportunity to be with the locals and also enjoy home-cooked dishes. I was truly touched by their friendliness and hospitality. It was a wonderful experience!

What I found unique about Malaysia is the way people of different races and religions live peacefully as one. I noticed this from the way Malaysians celebrated their National Day. Clearly, the way everyone came together is an excellent example of tolerance and understanding. This is what Malaysia should highlight to the rest of the world.

Let me say ‘terima kasih’ to all those who have made my stay a memorable one. I will definitely come again and I would also promote Malaysia to all my friends back in England.

Andrew Jacob

SUMMARY LINKERS/ CONTENT POINTSSEQUENCE CONNECTORS1. First the taxi driver greeted him

with a warm smile2. and he was kind enough to

recommend places of interest

3. Besides Andrew travelled around the country.

4. Furthermore he had the opportunity to be with the locals

5. and enjoy home-cooked dishes

ADDITIONAL CONTENT POINT6. Lastly he was truly touched by their

friendliness and hospitality7. the way people of different races

and religions live peacefully.

Andrew visited Malaysia and he was

impressed

with Malaysia because first, the

taxi driver greeted him with a

warm smile and was also kind

enough to recommend

places of interest.

Besides, Andrew travelled around the country

and had the chance to be

with the locals and enjoy home-cooked

dishes. Furthermore,

he was truly touched

by their friendliness

and hospitality.