SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN CONVENT,

JALAN TANJUNG BENDAHARA, 05300 ALOR SETAR,

KEDAH DARUL AMAN

PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PRESTASI

JABATAN BAHASA
PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS
2009
 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN CONVENT,
JALAN TANJUNG BENDAHARA, 05300 ALOR SETAR,
KEDAH DARUL AMAN

PROGRAM PENINGKATAN PRESTASI PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS

1.0 Introduction

Continuous Writing is Question 2 of Section B of Paper 1 of the SPM English

Language Paper whereas Directed Writing is Question 1 & 2 of Paper 2 of PMR English
Language Paper. Needless to say, essay writing, be it Continuous or Directed is the
most feared question of any language that is being tested. Many candidates find writing
an essay in English a daunting task. They have difficulty in expressing their thoughts,
ideas and views in a language that is so grammatically complex. Rarely do they produce
a coherent and logical piece of writing. They are usually stumped by the argumentative
or expository essays because they find it difficult to think of sufficient points to write on.
This ’50 Quality Essays’ Programme has been designed to help Form 1 to 5
students to answer the Continuous and Directed Writing questions in either the SPM or
PMR English Language paper. By copying good quality essays, students will be
exposed to the format, ideas and organization of different types of English essays. Even
if the essays do not come out in the examination, just reading and writing them out will
help to improve a student’s command of the language. This will indirectly help the
student to write a better essay irrespective of what topic he or she has to write on in the
examination.

2.0 Pelan Induk Pembangunan Pendidikan (PIPP) Observation

This programme is in line with Teras 2 PIPP, that is the nation’s human capital
development towards achieving the standard of a developed country, as well as an early
preparation to compete in the era of globalization.

3.0 Aims

To expose students to different formats and genre of English essays which will
later on enable them to write good quality essays in their PMR or SPM English
Language papers.

4.0 Objectives
• To provide a model of the type of writing for PMR and SPM students.
• To provide students with a deep understanding of how a good quality English
essay can be written.
 • To help the student to write a better essay irrespective of what topic he or she
has to write on in the examinations.
• To reinforce what a student has learned as they will benefit from seeing new
vocabulary in written form.
• To improve and develop students’ Writing skills.

5.0 Programme Committee

Chairperson : Zaini bt. Kamaruddin (Principal)

Vice Chairperson : Rahmah bt. Yusak
Ramlah bt. Yusak
Rusnah bt. Baba
Secretary : Sariza bt. Md Saleh
Committee Members : All English teachers
(Senior Assistant of Administration)
(Senior Assistant of Students’ Affairs)
(Senior Assistant of Co-Curriculum)
(Head of Language Department)

6.0 Target Group

SMK Convent students.

7.0 Schedule of Activities

Throughout the years from Form 1 to Form 5 (50 quality essays per year).

8.0 Methods or Procedures of Plan

• Students will select 50 good quality essays from Model Essay books which have
been approved by their English teachers.
• Students will copy the essays into an exercise book during their free time or
during Relief periods.
• The books will then be collected, checked and initialed by teachers at the
end of every month. (50 quality essays per year).

Among the essay topics of different formats and genre are:

1. Argumentative
Example : Should we allow cloning of humans? Discuss.

2. Essays with One-word Titles

Example : Honesty

3. Descriptive
Example : Describe a person who influenced you a lot

4. Expository or Explanatory
Example : The Idea of an Ideal House

5. Narrative
Example : My Happiest Day
 6. Essays Based on Proverbs
Example : Many people say that the pen is mightier than the sword. What do you
think?

7. Imaginative Essays/Essays on Supposition

Example : The World after a Hundred-year Sleep

8. Essays on How to Do Something

Example : How I can make myself a better person

9. Autobiographies
Example : Autobiography of a Car

10. Essays with Beginning (or First) Sentences Given

Example : Write a story beginning with: “Wow! Is that Mercedes really yours?”

11. Essays with Closing (or Last) Sentences Given

Example : Write a story which ends with : ‘And she started to cry’
.

8.0 Estimated Budget

None.

10.0 Conclusion
It is hoped that SMK Convent students will have basic capacity to use English
as the medium of instruction. Writing good essays will reinforce what a student has
learned as he or she will benefit from seeing new vocabulary in written form. It will also
improve and develop students’ Writing skills. Improving writing will facilitate learning in
English, assist communication, boost self- esteem, and possibly lead to at least more
respect in the classroom. In the present scenario, writing essays have become a
common way to express our thoughts, views and experiences. It has also made us able
to discuss various topics in a better manner. Thus, this programme will encourage and
further develop the students’ English language competence to a level that will engender
optimal performance in and outside the classroom.

11.0 Appendix

Lampiran 1
Sample Model Essays of different genre

Lampiran 2
 REKOD PELAKSANAAN DAN PENILAIAN PROGRAM

KURIKULUM/ HEM/ KOKURIKULUM

Panitia: Bahasa Inggeris

Nama Program : 50 Quality Essays

Tempoh Pelaksanaan : Sepanjang Tahun (Tingkatan 1 - 5)

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