CONTINUOUS WRITING

PAPER 1119 / 1
SECTION B
TOTAL MARKS : 50
 The continuous writing is basically assessed by ‘general impression’.
However, the following levels can be noted.

Targeted Marks Remarks/Description

Category Allocated
 Meaning is fairly clear
 Many serious errors – mainly SWE
   A few simple structures are used correctly
U (i) 14-19  Simple words are spelt correctly
   Paragraphs lack planning
 Tone and style hidden in density of errors

 Meaning is usually blurred but reader is able to get some sense

U (ii) 8-13  Multiple word errors (MWE)
 Almost unrecognizable as pieces of English
U (iii) 0-7  Where occasional patched of clarity occur marks should be
awarded.
Strategy used – choose what you know
STEPS:
1. Be Prepared With 4 Readymade Paragraphs On:
• Yourself
• Your Friends
• Your Family &
• Your School

2. Choose a word that you know best from any one of the
questions and continue your essay by writing about it.

3. Targeted score= at least 19 marks

SPM 2018 QUESTIONS

1. Describe a problem you once had while you were travelling.

Explain what you did to solve the problem and what you have learned from the
experience.
2. Some people complain that they have no free time.
Discuss the reasons why they might say this and suggest how they could use
their time better.
3. Write a story about a teenager who had an unusual hobby.
Explain what was unusual about the hobby and how the teenager’s friends
became interested in it.
Begin your story with: “Even though it was a strange hobby, everyone came to
love it ….”
4. Young people should be trusted to make their own decisions.
How far do you agree with this opinion? Explain why.

5. Imagine you went to a big sports event. Describe what you saw, what happened
and how you felt on that day.
PLEASE REFER TO
HANDOUT CW 1/2
SAMPLE OUTLINES FOR CONTINUOUS ESSAYS
QUESTION 1
Keywords = Travelling & Problems

Describe a problem you once had while you were travelling. Explain what you did to solve the problem and what you have learned
from the experience.
P1 Introduction: Travelling is fun….. + details about travelling

P2 Myself + details + travelling

My friends + details + travelling

P3 My family + details + travelling

P4 …..(problem) ….. + my feelings + my family’s feelings

P5 …(how I solved the problem)….. + my feelings + my family’s

feelings
P6 Conclusion: From the experience I learned to ……..
PLEASE REFER TO
HANDOUT CW 1/2
AGAIN
SAMPLE ESSAY 1:

Travelling is fun. We can travel by motorcycle, car, bus, train and aeroplane. [13 words]
I am 17 years old. I am a form five student. I like travelling. I have some friends. They are Amir,
Ramana and Jun Wah. Amir is a handsome boy. Ramana is very funny. Jun Wah is very clever. I like to
travel with them. It is exciting to travel with them. [52 words]
I have a small family. My father is a bus driver. My mother is a housewife. I have two brothers. I love
my family very much. Last week my family and I went to Kedah. My father took us in his car. We went
there to visit my grandmother. I love her very much. She always gives me money. [59 words]
We reached my grandmother’s house in the evening. My grandmother was very joyful to see us.
Then I opened my father’s car to take my bag. My father took his bag and my mother also took her bag.
My brothers also took their bags. My bag was missing. I forgot to bring my bag! I had no extra clothes. I
was very sad. My mother was sad too. My father scolded me because I forgot to bring my bag. [79
words]
Suddenly, I remembered something. I had some old clothes in my grandmother’s cupboard. I quickly
opened her cupboard and looked for my clothes. I found a few clothes. Some of them were tight. I could
wear only one pair. I used them for the night. My grandmother was happy. The next morning, my
grandmother gave me some money. I went to the shop near her house and bought some new clothes. I
was thrilled. [74 words]
From the experience I learned to be more careful. I always check my things before I leave my house.
[18 words]
(295 words)
Note: happy = joyful / thrilled
PLEASE REFER TO
HANDOUT CW 2/2
SAMPLE 2: (SPM Clone ) Describe a day at school when you were
unhappy.
P1 Myself + details

P2 My school + details
P3 Yesterday, I was unhappy in school. I was late because I woke
up late….+ details
P4 I forgot to bring my pocket money….+ details

P5 I was sad because my best friend was sick…..+ details

P6 I wish everything will change. I hope everybody will get better so

that I do not have to experience a sad day anymore.
GROUP WORK
PLEASE REFER TO
HANDOUT CW 2/2
QUESTION 2 (SPM 2018)
Imagine you went to a big sports event. Describe what you saw, what happened and how you felt on that day.
Practice: make a simple outline for your essay based on the question given.

   
P1
   
P2  
   
P3  
   
P4  
   
P5  
   
P6