So good~~~~

Tuesday(6/10/09)

hehe~~ I wrote in English today!!

Do you know why???

Let me tell you,

that's because I went to join a course of lecture.

It's about the ways of writing English essay. 

Mr.Paul chosen my friends and me went to join this course,

I thought we were the luckiest!!

Due to each school just can took 5 students to join this course,

I had the chance, thus I thought I'm lucky!!

This morning 7am, I went to school and wait for Mr.Santra,

7.30am, my friends and me set off to the Jabatan Pelajaran,

we arrived there around 8am.

The course started at 8.45am!!

Firstly, the lecturer told us about the comprehension.

10.05am, this was our rest time,

we had nasi lemak and drink "teh tarik'.

hahahaha.... It's free oh!! So crisp~~

10.45am, we continued the director writng and 

continuous writing, until 12.45pm, 

the course was finished!! 

After that, we backed to school.....

I understood how to get the full marks,

but can I score A1?? still need to gambateh lah~~

hahahah.....

  

I think this course is qualified for the form 5 students,

because their SPM exam is coming up!!!

Actually my exam is also coming up, 

but SPM is more important than our exam lah~~~

So, I would like to share this to the Form 5 student,

hope can help all of you~~~

Comprehension 

• Read the passage once to know what is about
•  Do not worry if you do not understand some words.Just get the general idea first.
• Identify the key words in the question.
• Look for the key words that can help you find the answer.
• You can copy from the passage, but do not copy irrelevant sentences.
•  If the question asks for one word answer, give ONLY ONE WORD.
• If the question requires a phrase, then the answer is 2/3 words.
• If you are asked to give evidence use quotation marks "......"for ur answer.
  
• Check the spelling especially if you r copying from the passage.   

Steps to follow in summary writing

Remember the mnemonic BRUCE

Step 1: B – BOX the relevant lines.

Step 2: R – READ the question carefully. Make sure you know what to summarize.

Step 3: U – UNDERLINE the relevant sentences. LEAVE OUT unnecessary information(examples, repetitions) from the sentences.

Step 5: C – COMBINE the points and write out the summary in ONE paragraph

Step 6: E – EDIT( check spelling, grammar, punctuation, and count the number of words)

Directed Writing

• Usually 12-13 points will be given.
• Write in paragraphs- about 5-6 paragraphs.
• Have an introduction and conclusion.
• Language- use the right TONE and STYLE.
• Punctuate accurately.
• Use suitable linking words- eg Firstly, Then, Next, However, Moreover etc.
• Do not write very LONG answers- you may make more errors.
• Sufficient to write about 1 ½ pages.
• For writing letter, remember use all the points and add 2 new points of your own, then you will get full marks.
• Each point must have an elaboration.

Hope all the notes here can help u all the form 5 students.....