PMR ESSAY- GUIDED WRITING PMR Essay Writing Paper is divided into three parts, which are Section

A and Section B and Section C. Section A is called Guided Writing. Section B is Summary Writing. Section C is Literature Component. Section A Time : 30-40 minutes (advised time) Marks : 30 marks Format : Guided Essay - (Instructions,graphs,pictures etc) * Details will be provided as a guide for students to write their essay. Students may use all the points or details given in the paper. Okay, today I will give some simple pointers on how to write the Guided type essay. How To Write 1. Use the 5P technique (5 Paragraph) 2. 1 Paragraph for Introduction 3. 3 Paragraphs for Body 4. 1 Paragraph for Closing

How To Break The Paragraphs Introduction Paragraph

1. Construct the paragraph using the points or details given in the exam paper. 2. Construct at least 5 sentences. 3. At least 40-50 words. 4. Use proper grammar,punctuation and spelling.

Body Paragraph

1. Construct the paragraph using the points or details given in the exam paper. 2. Break the points into 3 main ideas and supporting ideas

3. Construct at least 5 sentences for each paragraph. 4. At least 40-50 words. 5. Use proper grammar,punctuation and spelling.

Closing Paragraph

1. Closing must follow the type of format used. 2. Construct the paragraph using the points or details given in the exam paper. 3. Construct at least 5 sentences. 4. At least 40-50 words. 5. Use proper grammar,punctuation and spelling.

* Use the 5P technique to write your Guided Essay. It is easy to remember and saves a lot of time. Make sure it is not less than 200 words.Marks will be deducted

SPM DIRECTED WRITING - SPEECH / TALK

SPM Question 2007 Talk : You have been asked by your teacher to give a talk on a reference book that is useful for secondary students. You have decided to give a talk about a science book.
[ Introduction / Salutation ] Good morning to the principal, teachers, and fellow students. I am honoured to stand here to give a speech / talk. My speech / talk is entitled the usefulness of a reference book for secondary students. [ 30-40 words ] [ Body 1 ] Main Idea What type of reference book you have choosen. [ Use Suitable Transitions]

Supporting Details(1)-What/Which [ Title Of The] Science Book Supporting Details(2)-Why you choose this [ particular ] book Closing Paragraph Summarize your point. [ 40-50 words]

[ Body 2 ] Main Idea How it can be useful for secondary students. [ Use Suitable Transitions] Supporting Details(1)-Benefit 1- What/Why/How Supporting Details(2)-Benefit 2 What/Why/How Closing Paragraph Summarize your point. [ 40-50 words]

[ Body 3 ] Main Idea How it can be used for reference. [ Use Suitable Transitions] Supporting Details(1)-Benefit 1- What/Why/How Supporting Details(2)-Benefit 2 What/Why/How Closing Paragraph Summarize your point. [ 40-50 words]

[ Closing / Conclusion ] sample conclusions. 1. Let me conclude my speech / talk with - [a/an proverb/idiom/quote ] 2. In conclusion [ give an advice / hope ] 3. I will end my speech / talk by reinstating that [ summary of your points] End it with- Thank you. [ 30-40 words]