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Analysis of past years questions and ..... prediction and tips-


Guided Writing PMR

• •2000 Informal letter & picture series


• •2001 Giving opinion & newspaper article
• •2002 Newspaper article & report for magazine
• •2003 Giving opinion & description of robbery
• •2004 Speech & Article
• •2005 Report on National Day Celebration (picture series & note expansion)
• •2006 Informal letter - Letter to uncle (note expansion)
• •2007 Story (picture series & note expansion) •
• 2008 Speech – ‘Safety Measures in School’ (picture series & note expansion)
• 2009 Article - experience at an old folks' home (picture series & note
expansion)
• 2010 What will come out this year???? It could be a report, a letter (formal or
informal) or a story. And maybe opinion based essay that has not been tested
since 2001.

Tips in writing essays

1. Understand the rubrics / task given

e. g. a. Study the pictures carefully. Imagine you are one of the people in
the
picture. Describe what happened. Basically understand the
situation stated
in the question.
b. Look at the task at hand. Write a speech / Write an article. Do
look at the
structures wanted... for example: persuade your uncle.
c. Determine the tenses/ time for the task. If it is an article or
recount - Past
tense/ time

2. Use the rubrics in their given form.

e. g. Shopping – many people – curious- crowd – watching – snake


charmer
– saw – pick pocket – wallet -
3. Use all the notes given in the question.
4. Always write in paragraphs to organize your ideas. (Main point, elaboration,
examples)
5. Use linkers to correlate one paragraph to the other.

e.g.
To show difference - On the other hand, In contrast, On the contrary,
However,
Despite,
To add to point - In addition, Besides, As a result, Similarly,

6. Use the correct format

a. formal / informal letter – know where the address and signature should
be.
Remember: "yours faithfully" is use only for formal letter.
b. Talk / speech – must have title, greetings to the audience, end with thank
you.
c. Report – must have title and the name of the person who wrote the
report at
the bottom.
d. Article – must have title and appear formal
e. Giving opinion – must make sure to state your opinion at the beginning
of the
essay.

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