UPSR | 014 PENULISAN | SECTION A AND SECTION B (i) Perhaps an easier way to brush up our pupils's skills in attempting

tempting Section A is by j
ust prompting them with a series of questions where they need to fill in the respect
Section A: 10 Marks
ive blanks with suitable and correct answers based on the given stimulus.In this cas
Section B (i) : 3 marks e, if teachers find it too hard to prepare a complete text(task), just to follow the stan

Tips:
1. Read the given information roughly.
(Baca petikan diberi secara kasar)
dard format,then having this type of exercise would in a way help them to answ
er questions better. Hopefully. Here's an example. Based on the information given, c
omplete the text below with the correct answer.

2. Read the question passage with blanks spaces.

(Baca petikan soalan yang ada tempat kosong)

3. Find and underline the clues in the given information.

(Cari dan garis klu di dalam petikan yang diberi)

4. Normally, the answers are according to sequences of given info

rmation. (Biasanya jawapan ikut turutan maklumat diberi)

Beware!!!

1. Spelling.

2. Small and capital letter.

3. Writing answers at other blank spaces (careless)

So, PLEASE CHECK YOUR ANSWER BEFORE MOVING TO S

ECTION B/C

TIME ALLOCATION: 10 MINUTES!!

10 “LOTS” (Low-Order Thinking Skills) Questions 1, This club is UPSR |. 014 PENULISAN. |. SECTION B ( ii )- 12 MARKS

open to all Year 4, 5 and ________________.

2. The training session is held on _________________.
3. The pupils must wear ___________________.
4. There are ___________ instructors.
5. The registration fee is _________________.
6. Mr. Jegatesan will train the _______________.
7. Mr. Simon is the club ___________________.
8. The number 014 2762755 belongs to ___________________.
9. The registration session will be held at __________________.
10. During registration, pupils should bring along _____________.
10 “HOTS” (High-Order Thinking Skills) Questions
1. The training session is held before _________________.
2. Every pupil has to pay RM10.00 for ___________________.
3. Registration would be held in _______________.
4. The club chairman can be reached at _________________.
5. The training session lasts for __________________.
6. Pupils can contact Encik Aiman and Mr. Simon for further __________
_.
7. This club is open to all ___________ primary pupils.
8. The girls would undergo training under __________________.
9. Those who are interested can either call Encik Aiman _____. 10. The t
raining is held on a weekend because it is a _______.
As I once mentioned that there are three possible types of questions in context t
hat might be out in UPSR.
1. Making a choice and giving reasons.
2. Sharing one's experience
3. Language functions
The following are content examples pertaining to language functions that may be t
ested in the upcoming UPSR.
Just give some exposures to our pupils. Teachers may modify to suit children's a
bility. If there are errors, just correct them.
UPSR | 014 PENULISAN | SECTION B | QUESTION B (ii) Please come over to my birthday party. There are delicious food and drinks.
Dear Zul,
Essays are basically written in paragraphs. It could be 2 or 3 or the most, probably
Do come over to.my birthday party. You will enjoy KFC chicken and delectable
4 paragraphs, depending on suitability.In evaluating one's work, normally high m
chocolate cakes from Secret Recipe.
arks are awarded when strengths are observed in the paragraphs.
Other than basic ideas and lexical items used, additional ideas associate
In the above examples, we use words like UBER service, an-hour drive, WAZE, KFC
d with real life context are considered as the strength of excellent essays which late
and SECRET RECIPE.The bottom line is, try to demonstrate ideas with real places
r pushes marks to a better band..
@venues, real stuffs, real food, real calculations, real transportation, real names etc.
It is advisable for teachers to insist for strengths in their pupils' work
Study the following examples:
So, don't merely write shopping mall. Write AEON SHOPPING MALL
Observe and compare the following examples.
Not just beach.Write DESARU BEACH
Example 1
Not just shoes. Write A PAIR OF HUSH PUPPIES LEATHER SHOES
Dear Zul,
Not just cake.Write SECRET RECIPE VANILLA CAKE WITH CARAMEL TOPPI
I plan to go to the Book Fair. My father can take me there.
NGS
Dear Zul,
Even though the Book Fair is quite a distance, I still plan to go there as I could hire
Well, all these are just suggestions
the Uber service.
Example 2
Dear Zul,
My family plans to visit the National Museum. It is in Kuala Lumpur.
Dear Zul,
My family plans to visit the National Museum. As it is in Kuala Lumpur, we believe, w
ith WAZE we could reach there safely on time.
Example 3
Dear Zul,
During these holidays, we are going to a beach.
Dear Zul,We are going to have a picnic at Port Dickson. It is just an-hour drive fro
m our home.
UPSR. |. 014 PENULISAN. |. SECTION B (ii)
Example 4
Dear Zul,
5 examples of Introductory paragraph where teachers could share with students. Busy with something? Take a break, will you? There is a new restaurant in o
Modify where necessary as they are not the best. Correct if there are errors. ur neighbourhood and I just can wait to enjoy their delectable dishes.
1. A FAMILY PLAN 5. BUYING A GIFT FOR SOMEONE’S BIRTHDAY
Your family plans to spend the school holidays at one of the popular beaches. Your brother is going to celebrate his birthday soon. You plan to buy a gift for him.
You are telling your cousin about the plan via a message. You are writing a message to your mother about your choice.
Dear Zul,
It has always been my dream to spend holidays at popular beaches and I a Dear mum,
m so delighted to know that my parents would bring me to the Desaru beach so Do you think I should buy the Adidas sneakers for Zul for his birthday d
on. espite it is quite expensive? Well mum, I have some reasons for that.
2. EVENT IN TOWN – A BOOK FAIR
There is a book fair and other events going on in town. You plan to go to the Bo
ok Fair. You are telling your cousin via a letter.
Dear Susan,
You know something? There are some interesting events going on in town
right now. One of them is the Book Fair which I think is a good event to go to.
3. EVENT IN SCHOOL – UPSR TALK
Your school is organising a UPSR Talk and you are interested to join. You are tellin
g your classmate about it via an e-email.

Dear John,
Our school is organising a UPSR Talk this coming Saturday and I believe it is an ev
ent not to be missed by all of us as UPSR is drawing near.

4. FOOD MENU
UPSR |. 014 PENULISAN. |. SECTION C -25 MARKS
A new restaurant is inviting customers to come over and enjoy their specia
For UPSR 2017, Paper 014 Penulisan, essay question can be possibly eitherone of th
l dishes. You want to have your favourite. You are sharing the idea with your sister.
ese 3 types.
Dear Sis,
TYPE 1 - ROUTINE. Probability is 5% out
TYPE 2 : ACTIVITY. Probability is 10% out The customers who come from different walks of life really enjoy his chicke
TYPE 3 : BAD INCIDENT. Probability is 85% out n rice which is cheap and tastes delectable as well.
His chicken rice business ends in the evening where he then sells banana fr
Note : These illustrations are taken from Didik Berita Harian, dated 14th Jul 2014 as a itters before he leaves for home after dusk. Indeed he is a hardworking man.
reference.
TYPE 2 : ACTIVITY ( Normally written in Past Tense )
So teachers, please ensure our students are capable of attempting any of these ty Example:
pes especially TYPE 3.

TYPE 1 : ROUTINE ( Normally written in Present Tense)

Example:

It was a fine weekend and Zul, together with his close buddies seemed t
o be going fishing at a lake quite adjacent to their neighbourhood.
Encik Rahman owns a chicken rice stall in town. He opens his stall everyday
At a nice fishing spot chosen earlier, they cast their fishing line. Initially,
except on Friday and he has a lot of regular customers.
it was a bit monotonous until all of them caught a fish. They were bouncing off the
During peak hour which is normally in the afternoon, he is so busy. Fortunately
walls.
his wife is there to assist him to attend the customers.
 As dusk arrived, they stopped fishing and went home. As for Zul, his mot Safely arrived at home, Pak Hitam informed the Perhilitan. The following
her cooked the fish and served them for dinner. Everyone really enjoyed the cookin day, a cage was made to trap the creature. Few days later, the tiger was caught a
g and hoped Zul would fish more. nd brought to the zoo.
As for Pak Hitam, he was relieved.
TYPE 3 : BAD INCIDENT@ EXPERIENCE (Normally written in Present and Past Tense)
Example:

Pak Hitam is a rubber tapper. At the crack of dawn, he cycles to the rubb
er estate to tap rubber trees to earn for a living. HELP! I WISH TO WRITE BETTER SENTENCES/ESSAYS

One morning, as he was in the estate, he heard a growling sound. He stoo

Wanting to help our students to get more marks in essay writing?
d still, slowly turned around and discovered it was none other than a tiger which ma
de his hair stood on ends. Well, try switching between the British terms to the American terms,vice-vers
Avoid using the common ones. Teach students to utilise "unique" words. Observe Example 6
the following examples.
He wore a sweater as it was cold.
The first is common, the second is better. Actually this is a method to impress th
He wore a jumper as it was cold.
e examiners, in a way. Hopefully.
Example 7
Example 1
They took the lift to get to the 5th floor.
Amin's mother pushed the trolley into the supermarket.
They took the elevator to get to the 5th floor.
Amin's mother pushed the shopping cart into the supermarket.
Example 8
Example 2
The boy used the pedestrian crossing to cross the road.
The boys were walking along the pavement.
The boy used the crosswalk to cross the road.
The boys were walking along the sidewalk.
Example 9
Example 3
The driver took a roundabout to get to the town.
The point is, the Book Fair is a good place to go to.
The driver took a traffic circle to get to the town.
The bottom line is this Book Fair is a good place to go to.
Example 10
Example 4
She hung her clothes in the wardrobe.
The children were busy playing snakes and ladders.
She hung her clothes in the closet.
The children were busy playing chutes and ladders.

Example 5

The doctor brought the patient to the emergency room.

The doctor brought the patient to the casualty.