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Structure Responses and Writing 

A. GUIDE TO WRITING

Better Essay1. Description

- Describing a place of interest- Describing an event- Describing people / prominent personalities

2. Stories with the moral3. Dialogues4. Talks and Speech

DESCRIPTION

? There are 3 types of this report:a) Describing a place of interestb) Describing an event

c) Describing people / prominent personalities

A) Describing A Place Of Interest? There are 3 steps to do this describing:1. Steps 1Since you only have 30 minutes for this question, include only a few sensory details, ascompared to continuous writing which gives you an hour to write2. Steps 2Include all the points given3. Steps 3Describe the place and activities and add relevant details. Remember to include all the points

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NOTE THIS :? Use a few sensory details to make your description more interesting.? Useful words ? fantastic, haven, exciting, enchanting, breathtaking

MODELS

I am having the time of my life in Penang. The place is really exciting. I am staying in SeriMalaysia Hotel which is next to the beach. I went to Penang Hill two days ago. It is fantastichaven for nature lovers, with many species of flora and fauna. We had taken a funicular trainup the hill.I also visited the Kek Lok Si Temple, the biggest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. It is situated ontop a hill in Air Hitam. I had to climb about 19 steps before reaching the temple. On the wayup, there were tiny shops on both sides that sold all sort of things.It is really hot and sunny here. Most of the tourist prefer lazing around the swimming pool atthe hotel. As for me, I prefer to go sightseeing. Yesterday, I went to visit a fishing villagecalled Batu Maung and I tried several types of durians. The fruit were rich and delicious. Atnight, we had a nasi kandar and some sambal. It was simply delicious.

B) Describing An EventThere are 4 steps to do this describing:1. Steps 1Determine the type of event to be described.2. Steps 2Add all the necessary detail such as the venue, spectators, guests and organisers of the event3. Steps 3Mention your feeling or comments made by other about the event4. Steps 4Follow the time sequence of the event

NOTE THIS :? Do not mention all the times given.

? Use it as a guide? Use sequence connectors instead such as ? later, next, after that, ten minutes later and then

THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT1. Step 1 : Decide which characteristics of that person you want to emphasise.2. Step 2 : Use description, action and conversation to reveal those characteristic3. Step 3 : Do not get carried away with too many details which might cloud your picture.Concentrate on only one two traits and develop them

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NOTE THIS :? Use all the points given, so there is no need for elaboration.? However, you still need to joint the points cohesively and use some interesting expressions inorder to score higher points for language

MODELSMother Teresa was a beloved humanitarian who dedicated many years of her life to helping theneedy. She was born in Albania as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. At the age of 18, she took thename ?Teresa? when she became a nun. She moves to Calcutta and founded the Missionaries of Charity. She had a sole focus and a powerful mission in life. She created a community of women to care for the people she loved most, the sick and needy.

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In recognition of her efforts, Mother Teresa was bestowed many award such as the Nobel PeacePrize. She used the prize money from such awards to fund her missions. Her health decline dueto heart problems and she passed away in 1997 at a age of 87.Today, although she is dearly missed, her work is continued by many nuns and volunteers fromall over the world, caring for the poor and needy the way Mother Teresa had done.

Stories with moral value

2. STORY WITH MORAL VALUE

? There are 4 steps to do this describing:1. Steps 1Plan your characters, plot and setting according to the points given.2. Steps 2Add interesting phrases to make your story lively3. Steps 3Do not give too many sub ? plots.4. Steps 4Arrive at the climax quickly and resolve your story with a moral value.

NOTE THIS :

? Since this is Direction writing, you need not write as much as in continuous writing.? Make sure you use all the points given and add some details to make your story interesting

MODELS

I met Zakuan when he fist came to me for some English tuition. Zakuan is different from myother friends. He is deaf. We often communicated in sign language, which he had taught me.He told me that he had twelve brother and needed a job to support his family. I learn that atthe age of 10. Zakuan had taught himself to read and write English by studying from books athome in his villageWithin a short period of time, his English improve and he was made a supervisor in his

company. His employer was pleased with his performance and arrangements were made tosend him to United Kingdom to take an advance course for the hearing ? impaired. He excelledin the course and was chosen as the best student.Today, Zakuan no longer works for the company. Through self ? reliance and diligence, Zakuanbecame successful and he was able to inspire other like him.

Dialogues

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3. DIALOGUES

? There are 5 steps to do this describing:1. Steps 1Determine what the topic is about and whether the conversation is formal or informal2. Steps 2

Use suitable greeting and be polite3. Steps 3Use ?Wh? ? questions and follow a logical sequence.4. Steps 4Include all the points given5. Steps 5 Add relevant details to make the conversation lively

NOTE THIS :

? Start with greeting? Make sure you include all the points mentioned? Describe the incident briefly only? Don?t forget to thank your interview

MODELS

You : Congratulations, Ali for winning the medal.Ali : ThanksYou : How does it feel to be awarded the Hang Tuah of the Year award?Ali : It was really a surprise. I didn?t expect anything like this and the attention I received wasoverwhelming. However, I am happy and proud

Talks And Speech

4. TALKS AND SPEECHS

? There are 3 steps to do this describing:1. Steps 1Read the question carefully and determine your audience and the purpose of the speech or talk2. Steps 2Use a suitable greeting and remember to end your speech with a word of thank.3. Steps 3Use all the points given and add details to make your speech interesting.

NOTE THIS :

? Start with the usual greeting and state the purpose of speech? Add points of your own? Closed by bidding goodbye / wishing the best

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B. CONTINOUS

NARRATIVE COMPOSITION

You may be required to write a narration of an event or a short story.Some Typical Questions1. Write an original story about self ? reliance and diligence.2. Write a story beginning with, ?Liar, you are a liar ?.?3. Write a story ending with, ?I shall never forget this day for the rest of my life?

THIS IS HOW TO DO IT

1. Step 1Brainstorm your plot, setting, main character and minor character

2. Step 2Plan the entire story line and decide on the order of event3. Step 3Pace yourself so that you have time to write the story and have time to check through youessay as well

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Planning

? You may use this diagram to help you plot your short story. Jot down your ideas in each boxbefore you begin writing

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ARGUMENTATIVE COMPOSITION

In argumentative writing, you may be required to either state your stand on a certain issue( agree or disagree) or to present your point of view, giving reasons and evidenceSome Typical Questions1. Co-curricular activities are a waste of time. Do you agree?2. Is the television more of the an advantages or a disadvantages to children?3. The advantages and disadvantages of homework4. Are all traditional belief silly or should some be taken seriously?

THIS IS HOW TO DO IT

1. Step 1Read the question carefully. Do you need to make a stand or to present both sides of theargument?2. Step 2Note down all the points that you have about the topic3. Step 3Add some example and illustrations.4. Step 4Use an appropriate introduction.5. Step 5Your conclusion is very important. You should state your stand once again.

Examples

Introduction:- Explain what co-curricular means- State your stand

Co-curricular activities are activities that are planned for student after school through clubsand uniformed societies. Student are required to join at least one uniformed unit and a club. Inmy opinion, these activities play an important role in a student?s life and are therefore not awaste of time and money

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Body:

- Support your stand- Give the benefits of co ? curricular activities

Body:

First and foremost, co-curricular activities provided a broadening experience for student tolearn about themselves, other people, and community at large through the various activitiesorganised such as camping, school trips, games, project work and campaigns. For example,when students go on a study tour, they are given a chance to encounter situations andopportunities in the real world, beyond the school ? gateBesides that, these activities provide leadership training for students. They get a chance tolearn how to lead a team. They learn organisational skill such as planning, budgeting andproblem ? solving, all of which the classroom situation may be unable to provide. They learndiscipline and co ? operation, tolerance and understanding

Conclusion:

- State your stand again

Conclusion:

Co-curricular activities certainly play an important role in a student?s life. They complementthe activities of the classroom. In a nutshell, a well ? planned co-curricular programme helpsstudents become wholesome individuals. Thus, co-curricular activities are definitely not awaste of time and money

Reflective Composition

REFLECTIVE COMPOSITION

As the word implies, you will have to reflect on the topic and interpret it according to yourpersonal viewpoint and belief 

Some Typical Questions

1. If you could make one wish, what would it be, and why?2. What do you think of the rules and regulations in your school?3. What would you consider the best way to spend your birthday? Explain why you think so.

THIS IS HOW TO DO IT

1. Step 1Read the question carefully and jot down your thoughts about the subject2. Step 2Introduce the topic by giving a general statement or some fact3. Step 3Plan at least four paragraphs of main points with supporting details4. Step 4Use connectors to link your paragraphs5. Step 5End your essay with your hope for the future or express the future implications on the topic

Informal Letter

Introduction

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Writing 1. Informal letter2. Formal letter- Letters of application- Letters of complaint- Letters of enquiry

- Business letters- Letters to the editors3. ResumeReports- Annual reports for Society / Club- Newspaper Reports- Reports based on survey, charts, graphs and tables.- Minutes of meeting

There are 4 steps to do this informal letter:1. Steps 1 - Use the informal letter format correctly

2. Steps 2 - Make sure the address is written on the right hand side and the punctuation iscorrect. The data is below the address3. Steps 3 - Your greeting and closing the recipient. Some examples are :Dearest??, Your sincerely, Your truly, Your lovingly, Your affectionately and Your lovingdaughter.4. Steps 4 -Sign off on the right, below the closing. You do not need to write you name inbrackets.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:? I?ll be delighted to come over??? Thank you for your kind hospitality?

? Congratulations on your success?.? I am sad to hear that ??.? Please accept my sincere apologies ?..? I am sorry to inform you that ?..

FORMAL LETTER ? There are 5 types of this formal letter:a) Letters of application

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b) Letters of complaintc) Letters of enquiryd) Business letterse) Letters to the editors

FORMAL LETTER ? There are 4 steps to do this informal letter: 1. Steps 1

- Use the format of a formal / business letter. Marks are given for the format

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2. Steps 2Be very clear of the purpose of the letter.3. Steps 3Keep to the requirements of the question4. Steps 4Your language must be simple and clear

A RESUME

Your resume is a :? Structured,? Written summary of your person education? Employment background? Job qualification

Resume is a form of advertising, designed to help you get an interview.Your resume objective are to call attention to your best features and to downplay yourdisadvantages, without distorting or misrepresenting the fact

A place to present a persuasive but accurate portrait of your skills and accomplishments.Resume has only second to make an impression, your attitude and audience focus arecrucial.

A good resume must shows :1) Think in terms of results,2) Known how to get things done,3) Is well rounded4) Shows signs of progress5) Has personal standards of excellence6) Is flexible and willing to try new things7) Possesses strong communication skill

The key characteristic of a resume are :

? Neatness? Simplicity? Accuracy? Honesty

Term Of Layout

Your objective is to make the information easy to grasp.Break up the text by using headings that call attention to various aspects of your background,such :a) work experienceb) education background

Underlined or capitalize key point, or set them off in the left margin

Use indented list to itemize your most important qualificationLeave plenty of space, even if doing so forces you to use two pages rather than one.Check the headings and itemized list to make sure grammatically parallel.

Carefully with :1) grammar,2) spelling3) punctuation

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TAILORING OF CONTENTS

? The bare essentials are :a ) Name and Addressb ) Academic credentialsc ) Employment history

d) Additional Pointse) References

? Make sure your resume are strongest, most impressive qualification

The bare essentials

a ) Name and address- It is the first things an employer need to know.- The opening section shows at a glance:* Who you are* How to reach you

a) Name And Address

- Write down :1) Your name2) Your address3) Phone number( as well as your email address. If you have a work phone or phone number at school or anotherplace, list both )

NURZUSILAWATI BINTI NADZRINO 2-A, TAMAN KENANGA,21700 KUALA BERANG,TERENGGANUHOME : 09 ? 6811091ada12@yahoo.com

You also can add your personal data,which mention :

1) Your name2) Date of Birth3) Identity Card Number4) Age5) Nationality6) Race7) Religion :8) Siblings :

9) Hobby :10) Address :11) Phone number :12) Email :

Name : Nurzusilawati NadzriDate Of Birth : 20th July 1982I / C No : 820720 ? 11 ? 5126Age : 24 yearsNationality : Malaysian

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Race : MalayReligion : IslamicSiblings : One and OnlyHobby : Reading and travelingAddress : No 2-A, Taman Kenanga, 21700 Kuala Berang, TerengganuPhone number : 09 -6811091

Email : ada12@yahoo.comb)Academic Credentials

? If education is your strongest selling point, discuss it thoroughly and highlight it visually.? Present your educational background in depth, choosing facts that support your ?theme?.

Education :

2001 ? 2004BSc (hons) In Business Administration,Open University Malaysia, Kubang Ikan, 20000 Chendering Terengganu Darul Iman.

c) Employment history

The work experience section list all the related jobs you?ve had:? Name and location of employment? Your functional title ( your job )? How long you worked there? Your duties and responsibilities? Your significant achievement or contributions

Experience :

2003 ? 2005Computer Laboratory Help DeskKDU College, Petaling Jaya Campus, SS 22/41, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, SelangorDarul Ehsan

d) Additional Points

? You also can add another additional points about yourself. It maybe :1) Certificated Qualification2) Extra Curriculum Activities3) Other Qualification

1) Certificated Qualification

Certificated Qualification :

January ? April 2000

Certificated In Study Skill And IT (UiTM),Kolej Yayasan Terengganu, Kubang Ikan, 20000 Chendering Terengganu Darul Iman

2) Extra Curriculum Activities

? Extra Curricullum Activities :

2005 ? 2007Chairman of Persatuan Sosial Integrasi Terengganu ( PSIT ),

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1998 ? 1999A member in The English ClubSek. Men. Teknik Wakaf Tembusu,

3) Other Qualification

Certificated Qualification :

23 July 2006Imej Diri Islam Hadhari Seminars,Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga Dan Masyarakat Malaysia.

? You also can write your other qualification which can supported your resume.? You can write your other advantage in yourself 

Other Qualification :

Knowledge and computer literate in Windows XP, Window ME, Microsoft Words, Power Point,

Excel, JAVA, Structured Programming, Good communication skills.

e) References

Reference :

YB Dato? Rosol WahidChairman of Jawatankuasa Pembangunan IslamPejabat Ketua Setiausaha Kerajaaan Negeri (KSU )6th Floor, Wisma Darul Iman,20503 Kuala Terengganu,Terengganuy Darul Iman( 09 ) 6231957

Reports

? There are 4 types of this report:a) Annual reports for Society / Clubb) Newspaper Reportsc) Reports based on survey, charts, graphs and tables.d) Minutes of meeting

a)Annual reports for Society / Club? There are 4 steps to do this report:1. Steps 1Determine the purpose and the audience of the report. Use a formal tone.

2. Steps 2Plan your answer by taking into account all the points given and the elaboration needed3. Steps 3Give a suitable title4. Steps 4End with your name and post

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b) Newspaper Reports

? There are 4 steps to do this report:1. Steps 1 : Use the correct format:headline byline, etc2. Steps 2 : Introduce the most important matter first3. Steps 3 : Follow up with detail( use the 4 W?s: Who? What? Where? When?)4. Steps 4 : Use quotations and names.

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c) Based On Survey, Charts, graphs And Tables

? There are 4 steps to do this report:1. Steps 1Give your report a suitable title2. Steps 2Mention the purpose of the survey, chart, graph or table3. Steps 3Give an explanation based on the information4. Steps 4Give some conclusions about your findings and make recommendations

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d ) Minutes Of Meetings

? There are 4 steps to do this report:1. Steps 1Write down the format of the minutes quickly.2. Steps 2Fill in the necessary information such as name, venue, date and so on.3. Steps 3Remember to include all the points given.4. Steps 4Sign off as the sectary.

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