MODULE BIG 50 / JPNJ 2020

Some examples of opening remarks…

Asking * How are you? I hope you and your family are
about the good.
person's * I hope my letter finds you in the best of health.
health * I received your letter on....... Thank you........

Asking what * Did you go on a holiday to Pulau Pangkor?

the reader
* I am happy that you could adapt well in your
has been
new place.
doing lately

Expressing * Thank you for your letter. I am happy to

happiness / know that you and your family are fine.
regret / sorrow /
disappoinment, * I am sorry to hear that your uncle passed
etc away two weeks ago.

Some examples of closing remarks…

Take care and send my regards to

everyone.
I hope you will reply to this letter
soon. Take care.
I am looking forward to hearing from
closing you.
I hope to see you soon. Bye for now.
remarks... Please write to me about your holiday
plan. i am waiting patiently.
I hope you will reply as soon as
possible. i will be waiting for it.

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INFORMAL LETTER

You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section.

Your brother who is studying in a residential school has chosen to join the
school Police Cadet Corps but is worried that he might find it tough. As a
former member of your school Police Cadet Corps, you have decided to
write an email to him about the benefits of this uniformed society and to
encourage him to stick to this choice.

Use the points below to write your letter.

 learn leadership skills and  learn to handle firearms

responsibility
 develop good habits
 develop ____________
 learn to march and perform
foot drills
 keep ______________
 learn to be independent
 build ______________
 strengthen love for country
 learn survival skills
 have _____________
 take part in National Day
Parade

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Complete the email using the appropriate connectors

Firstly, Moreover, Besides, Furthermore,

In addition, On top of that, Finally,

To: Ravi@gmail.com
Subject: ______________
Dear Ravi,
Thank you very much for your letter last week. How are you? We are all fine
here. I hope it is the same with you. I am glad that you have chosen the school
Police Cadet Corps as your uniformed society. Do not worry. I will now explain the
benefits.

_______________, you can learn leadership skills and responsibility. You may
develop good habits. ___________________, you will develop self-discipline.

_________________, you can learn to march and perform foot drills. You will
keep fit and healthy. You can learn to be independent. ___________________, you
may learn to handle firearms.

___________________, you can build teamwork. You will strengthen your

love for the country. You may learn survival skills. ________________________, you
can have camping activities. __________________, you may take part in the
National Day Parade.

In conclusion, joining the School Police Cadet Corps will benefit you. I
am sure you can build your character. That is all. Take care of yourself.

Your brother,
Raj

To: Ravi@gmail.com
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Subject: ______________

Dear Ravi,

Thank you very much for your letter last week. How are you? We are all fine here. I hope it
is the same with you. I am glad that you have chosen the school Police Cadet Corps as your
uniformed society. Do not worry. I will now explain the benefits.

Firstly, you can learn leadership skills and

responsibility._________________________________________________. You may develop good
habits___________________________________________. Besides, you will develop self-
discipline._______________________________________________.

In addition, you can learn to march and perform foot

drills.____________________________________. You will keep fit and
healthy_____________________________________________. You can learn to be
independent._________________________________________________. Moreover, you may
learn to handle firearms.__________________________________________.

On top of that, you can build teamwork_____________________________. You will

strengthen your love for the country.________________________________________. You may
learn survival skills._____________________________________. Furthermore, you can have
camping activities._________________________________________________. Finally, you may
take part in the National Day Parade._________________________________________________.

In conclusion, joining the School Police Cadet Corps will benefit you. I am sure you can build
your character. That is all. Take care of yourself.
Your brother,
Raj

REPORT
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Complete the report using appropriate verbs

To : The Principal
Title : A Report On The Activities Carried Out During Health And Safety Month
Date : 06 March 2020

On 02 March 2020, the Environmental Club of Sekolah Menengah Dato’

Bentara Dalam had ______________ the Health and Safety Month. 75 teachers and
500 students _______________ in the activities _______________ to ____________
the problems ___________________ in the school.

One of the problems was dengue fever. Another problem was the
clogged drains. Moreover, dirty toilets had also ___________ a problem.

Another problem was __________ by the filthy floor. Furthermore, the

overhanging tree branches also ___________ some problems. One more problem
__________ the muddy field.

Thus, we _____________ the 3Rs. We also ____________the

clogged drains. In addition, we _________________ the Clean-up Day.

We _______________ the old and overhanging branches. We also

____________ funds for building additional toilets. Finally, we _________ some
grass.

In a nutshell, the activities were successfully ______________. The

problems ________________________. I ___________ everyone who had
_________their support and hope that these activities will be ____________ every
year.

_________________ by,
Sharan
(RONNY BIN AHMAD)
Secretary

Report with content points and elaborations

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To : The Principal
Title : A Report On The Activities Carried Out During Health And Safety Month
Date : 6 March 2020

On 2 March 2020, the Environmental Club of Sekolah Menengah Dato’

Bentara Dalam organized the Health and Safety Month. 75 teachers and 500 students were
involved in the activities carried out to address the problems faced in the school.

One of the problems was dengue

fever.__________________________________________________. Another problem was
the clogged drains._______________________________________. Moreover, dirty toilets
had also become a problem.______________________________________.

Another problem was caused by the filthy

floor.__________________________________________. Furthermore, the overhanging
tree branches also caused some problems.____________________________________. One
more problem faced was the muddy field._________________________________.

Thus, we practised the 3Rs.___________________________________. We

also cleared the clogged drains._____________________________________. In addition,
we organised the Clean-up Day.____________________________________.

We cut off the old and overhanging

branches._________________________________________. We also raised funds for
building additional toilets.___________________________________. Finally, we planted
some grass. _____________________________________________.

In a nutshell, the activities were successfully carried out. The problems were
overcome. I thank everyone who had given their support and hope that these activities will
be carried out every year.

Prepared by,
Sharan
(SHARAN S/O RENKAN)
Secretary

ARTICLE

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Articles wanted. Submit an article for your school newsletter to share your tips on how to
keep up with school work, projects and assignments. Use the notes given below to write
your article.

•be clear about the assignment/work

- check with the teacher or your friends

•search for resources

- conduct research at the library or use the internet

•start a folder
- collect and categorise research material

• draft an outline

- use headings and sub-headings

• do a first draft
- show your teacher and ask for feedback

•be aware of the deadline

- complete the assignment one week before the deadline

ARTICLE – MODEL ANSWER

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MARKS FRAMEWORK SAMPLE ANSWER

F1 Title Tips on Being a Competent Student

F2 Writer’s name By: ………………………….

Introductory The life of a student is, without doubt, one of the busiest
Paragraph periods of a person’s life. Every student has the same
twenty-four hours. So why is it that some students cope
better than others when it comes to dealing with
schoolwork? They seem to get more work accomplished
while others struggle to juggle with homework,
assignments, projects and co-curricular involvement. For a
student to be able to cope with the workload, he has to not
only study hard but study smart. Here are a few tips on how
to be that competent student. (Thesis statement -TS)
Paragraph 2
C1

C1 •Be clear about First of all, students have to be clear about the assignment
the or task given by the teacher. As she explains the
C2 assignment/work assignment or work, ask if you are unclear regarding the
•check with the scope of the work. You can also check with the teacher or
teacher or your your friends to make sure you are on the right track.C2
friends
Paragraph 3
C3

C3 •search for In addition to that, you should also search for resources for
resources the task. While in school, you can conduct research at the
C4 •conduct library or use the internet. Apart from that, it is very useful
research at the C4
C5 C6
library or use the
internet to start a folder. You must collect and categorise research
C5 •start a folder materials.
C6 •collect and
catergorise
research
material

C7
Paragraph 4

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On top of that, it is important to draft an outline of the

C7 • draft an outline task. It is helpful to use headings and sub-headings so that
C8 • use headings there is a coherent flow. C8
C10
and sub- C9

C9 headings Once the first draft is done, show it to your teacher and
C10 • do a first draft ask for feedback. Edit as you go along until you have a final
•show your draft.
teacher and ask
for feedback
Paragraph 5
C11

C11 •be aware of Last but not least, as I have mentioned earlier, be aware
the deadline and certain of the deadline. Teachers are very strict about
C12 •complete the deadlines. Any student who is late in handing in work will
assignment one be penalized. Aim to complete the assignment one week
week before the before the deadline. Do not only be on time, be ahead of
deadline time! C12

F3 Closing In a nutshell, if you follow these tips, you will be a

Paragraph competent student who can always complete your work
and still have time for enjoyment.

ARTICLE

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TITLE: ___________________________________________________________

BY: _______________________________________________________

The life of a student is, without doubt, one of the busiest periods of a person’s
life. Every student has the same twenty-four hours. So why is it that some students cope
better than others when it comes to dealing with schoolwork? They seem to get more work
accomplished while others struggle to juggle with homework, assignments, projects and co-
curricular involvement. For a student to be able to cope with the workload, he has to not
only study hard but study smart. Here are a few tips on how to be that competent student.

First of all, students have to be clear about the assignment or task given by the
teacher. As she explains the assignment or work, ask if you are unclear regarding the scope
of the work. You can also check with the teacher or your friends to make sure you are on
the right track.

On top of that, it is important to draft an outline of the task. It is helpful to use

headings and sub-headings so that there is a coherent flow. Once the first draft is done,
show it to your teacher and ask for feedback. Edit as you go along until you have a final
draft.

In a nutshell, if you follow these tips, you will be a competent student who can
always complete your work and still have time for enjoyment.

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