ENGLISH LANGUAGE

UPSR EXAMINATION**********************

TIPS & TECHNIQUES

Presented ByMDM. ZAITON AWANGSK TOBOBON, KOTA KINABALU

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

- Kz

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

- Kz

“ One important key to success is self-confidence.An important key to self – confidence is PREPARATION.”

-Arthur Ashe

What is being tested ?

Test how well you can write with correct grammar .

1 picture 10 guided wordsb. Write 5 sentencesc. 15 minutes 10 marks – d. marking by impression / band

1. WRITE ONLY WHAT IS SEEN IN THE PICTURE AND GIVEN IN THE GUIDE WORDS.

2. DON’T MIX THE TENSES.

3. ADVISABLE TO USE CONTINUOUS & PRESENT TENSE. SENTENCE 1 – 5 SAME TENSES

4. WRITE WHAT IS HAPPENING – SENTENCE RELATED TO PICTURE.

5. STUDENTS MAY OR MAY NOT USE ALL THE WORDS GIVEN.

6. DO NOT USE CONTRACTIONS.

7. DO NOT WRITE YOUR EXPERIENCE.

8. PUNCTUATION & CAPITALIZATION – VERY IMPORTANT

9. TO GET 8-10 MARKS – USE SIMPLE, COMPOUND , COMPLEX SENTENCES & INTELLIGENT NEW WORDS. ( WORDS NOT COMMONLY USED )

10. TO PASS – 5 SIMPLE SENTENCES

12. MARKING – HOLISTIC USING BAND 1 sentence for 1 number. If there are 2 sentences in 1 number – no. 5 not counted.

13. DESCRIBE THE CHARACTERS . eg The man with the hat…... The girl with a ponytail….

14. YOU CAN WRITE WHAT YOU CANNOT SEE IF THE WORD(S) IS / ARE GIVEN.

15. IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO START WITH THE SAME PHRASE ALL THE TIME eg There is…. / There are….

HOW TO GET EXCELLENT MARKS?Don’t forget to add :• Appropriate adjectives•Adverbs•Varieties sentences

REMINDERS :•No stereotype•Describe the actions shown in relation to a person, to another or to objects.•Use verbs and appropriate vocabulary

DO NOT :•Use time phrase ( Last month, Yesterday)•Name of places not shown in the picture•Write baseless assumption

Hot tips

Let’s try it out.

children

sitting

spinning tops

marbles

kneeling

women

flying kites

park

bench

tree

How to construct sentences. What to do ?

A. List the nouns and verbs.

Noun * a word or a group of words that represent a person,

a place, a thing or activity, ( cloth, tea, football ), a

quality or idea ( danger, happiness ).

Verb * a word or a group of words that used to describe an

action, experience, or state : for example : come,

put on, be etc.

Nouns Verbs

Boy Flying kite

Girl Sit

Children Kneeling

Park Playing

B. Write sentences based on the picture.

Nouns /Subject (who)

Verb(what)

ROSE(rest of the sentence)

(what/where/when/why)

children are at the park.

boys are flying kites in the park.

girlwomen

is sittingare sitting

on a bench.

boys are kneeling on the ground.

park is clean and beautiful.

boysboys

playingspinning

marbles. tops.

B. Write sentences based on the picture.

1. The children are at the park.

2. Two boys are flying kites.

3. Two women are sitting on a bench.

4. Two boys are kneeling on the ground.

5. The park is clean and beautiful.

6. Two boys are playing marbles.

7. Two boys are spinning tops.

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1. There are two boys flying their beautiful kites in the park because it is a

windy day.

2. The girl with the pony tail haired is sitting beside her friend on a wooden

bench under a big shady tree.

3. Two women are sitting side by side on a wooden bench while talking to

each other.

4. A boy who wears a cap is kneeling opposite his friend on the ground and

they are plating marbles.

5. Two boys wearing t-shirts are spinning tops happily.

6. The park is big and it looks clean and beautiful.

7. Two smart boys who are tall are playing kites in the park.

8.Two smart and tall boys are flying their kites at the park.

9. A boy wearing a cap is playing with some marbles with his best friend.

10. Sarah with the pony tail haired is sitting on a wooden bench under a

shady tree.

11. A girl with her hair in bunches, is sitting on wooden bench under a tall

shady tree.

Varieties sentences - simple, compound and complex

Varieties sentences - simple, compound and complex

What is being tested ?

Test how well you can :-~ Transfer information ( Part A)~ Make choices ( Part B )

• Answer in 25 minutes.

1. Q2a - INFORMATION TRANSFER – 10 MARKS.

2. PUNCTUATION & CAPITALISATION – very important!!!!!

M vs m K vs kEn vs en rm vs RM

3. Q2a - CAN WRITE NUMBERS if guide answer is written in numbers.

4. Q2a - REFER TO GUIDE ANSWERS ON HOW TO WRITE THE REST OF THE ANSWERS.

5. Q2a – NO SPELLING ERRORS

6. Q2b – NO MARKS FOR DIRECT LIFTING!!

7. Q2b – GIVE REASONS NOT DETAILS

8. Write complete sentences neatly and clearly in the space given. Be careful with your spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Kenzo Blouse-yellow with floral patterns-available in small, medium and large sizes-made of soft wool-sold at Sogo Super Mall-RM 40- free gift; a red hat

Frenzy Blouse-white with green flowers lace-available in small and medium sizes-made of silk -sold at Watson Hyper Mall-RM30-free gift; a bead purse

Padinni Blouse-pink with red patterns-available in medium and large sizes-made of cotton-sold at Giant Supermarkets-RM 25- free gift; a pearl scarf

RM 30

RM 25

RM 40

SECTION B Question 2Study the advertisement below carefully. Then complete the table using the information given.

a) Based on the advertisement above, complete the table below.

Frenzy Blouse Padinni Blouse Kenzo Blouse

Made of silk cotton soft wool

Colour white with green flowers

lace

pink with red patterns yellow with floral patterns

Sizes small and medium medium and large

small, medium and large sizes

Sold at Watson Hyper Mall

Giant Supermarkets Sogo Super Mall

Price RM 30 RM25 RM40

Free gift a bead purse a pearl scarf a red hat

SECTION B - Part B

Read the instruction

carefully before answering

b) You are going to buy a blouse for your aunt’s birthday present. Based on the three items in the advertisement, which blouse would you buy ? Give reasons for your choice. Anda bercadang untuk membeli baju sebagai hadiah harijadi makcik anda. Berdasarkan iklan tersebut, baju manakah anda akan pilih? Beri beberapa alasan atas pilihan anda.

I would buy …………………………………………because………………………...

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Section B (Part B)

I would choose to buy the Frenzy Blouse because it is white with green

flowers lace. It is made of silk. It is available in small and medium sizes,

The blouse is sold at Watson Hyper Mall. The price is RM30. It comes

with a free bead purse as a free gift.I hope my aunt will be happy with my present for her on her

birthday.

Sample Answer

Section B (Part B)

I would choose to buy Frenzy Blouse because it looks interesting and

nice. It is white with green flowers lace that makes it looks beautiful.

Besides, it is made of silk that is my aunt’s favourite. It is available in

small and medium sizes, so I would buy the medium size as I think it

fits my aunt well. The blouse is sold at Watson Hyper Mall that is not

far from my place. The price is also reasonable that is RM30. If I buy

the blouse for my aunt, she could also get a free bead purse as a free

gift. I hope my aunt will be happy with my present for her on her

birthday.

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SUGGESTED EXAMPLES OF KEY WORDS/PHRASES WHEN WRITING SUPPORTING REASONS FOR QUESTIONS 2B

TOPIC SUGGESTED WORDS/PHRASES/SENTENCES

Price/fee/fare

1. It is cheap/the cheapest.2. It is reasonable and affordable.3. The price of RM_________ ,is reasonable and

affordable.4. The price is RM ________.It is cheap and within

my budget.5. The price is RM________. It is cheap and l can

afford it with my own pocket money.6. The price is low/high.

Time / Duration

1. The time is suitable for me as l am free at that time.2. The time is convenient for me as l do not have a tight schedule.3. It starts from _______ to _______4. It lasts for ________ hours.

Facilities1. The facilities available are __________ l love ________ because its _________2. The rooms are big, clean , spacious air-conditioned, well-managed

etc

Colours1 . It is available in ______,______and_____2. It comes in _______ and______3. __________ is my favourite.4. I like_________ because it’s bright / beautiful / attractive

Products1. It is more lasting.2. It is more durable.3. It is stylish.5 It is of high quality.6. It is comfortable.7. I like Malaysian products because they are of high quality. 8. As a Malaysian I will always supportour local products.9. By buying Malaysian product l would contribute towards my country’s

economy10. Although it is an imported product ,l

would still buy it because l really like it.

Contents of books, magazines or television

programs

1. The story is ________interesting/adventurous/ exciting/thrilling/

informative/amusing/fascinating.2. It is suitable for me because - I can widen my knowledge. - I can acquire information on______ - I can improve my

vocabulary/language.

Hobbies/ Interest(a) Fishing

1. It is relaxing after a hard day’s work.2. It is a good form of relieving tension.3. While fishing I can make new friends.4.If I get a good catch, I can cook the fish for dinner. I can save marketing expenses.

(b) Reading

(c) Gardening

1. I can acquire new knowledge.2. I can gain general knowledge.3. I can widen my vocabulary/improve my language.4. I can learn good moral values from stories read.5. I can learn to think creatively.6. It is an enjoyable past time.7. It is an educational pastime, which will help me improve on the language.8. It is fun and exciting.9.I can make new friends. I can exchange books or share ideas or opinions on reading.

1. It is a good form of exercise/relaxation 2. I can relieve my tension.3. I can appreciate the beauty of nature.4. I can beautify my living room with pretty flowers.5. I can do my part to protect the environment.6. I can sell my vegetable or flowers and add to the monthly income.7. I can save my money because I do not have to buy vegetable everyday.

(d) Games

(e) Stamp-collecting

1. It is challenging/exciting/interesting. 2. It is a good form of exercise.3. I can relive my tension4. I can learn to be co-operative, tolerant

and understanding.5. I can make news friend.

1. I can acquire and widen my knowledge about other countries.2. I would be able to know more about the cultures, religions and belief of

other people.3. I can make new friends through

exchanging stamps.4. I can learn to be more patient.5. I need to have an album for the stamps.

I already have one which my……… gave as my birthday present

(f) Place

(g) Clothing/ material

1. It is located near my………..2. It is only a stone’s throw away from my…… I can easily walk there.3. It is situated in a strategic position because……...

1. The material used is……… It is soft.2. It is very comfortable to wear.3. It is beautiful and trendy.4. It is stylish and is in fashion now. 5. The size is very suitable for me. 6. It is manufacture/made in……………I like the clothes because they are of high quality and more lasting.7. It is suitable to used for………..8. It is made of ……….

(h) Computer games/ Surfing the internet

(i) Camping / jungle tracking

1. I can acquire information on anything I want to know.2. I can widen my knowledge.3. It can help me in my homework/my

folio.4. I can meet and make new friends

through online chatting5. I can send e-mails to my friends. It is faster and cheaper

1. It is thrilling and I can test my endurance.

2. I can learn living skills like cooking and housekeeping, which will be useful in

my life in future.3. There will be a lot of fun-filled

activities.4. It is fun and adventurous.5. I can learn about team building and cooperation

What is being tested ?

Test how well you can write sentences in paragraphs.

Write at least 3 paragraphs based on 3 pictures

Write in 35 minutes.

Read and understand the instruction.

Study the pictures and words carefully.

Circle the keywords - present or past tense.

Organize the writings into a few paragraphs

Write a lot of simple sentences , a few compound and complete

sentences.

Write neatly and clearly.

Write a paragraph of introduction and closing.

Insert the appropriate words and write sentences.

( adverbs, proverbs, adjectives, similes etc )

Add linking words to show the flow of the story (Later on, After

that, A few minutes later, Then Finally, suddenly, unfortunately,

accidentally, etc

Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation by reading the

whole sentences.

•Who? Who was in the picture ?

•When? Where did it happen?

•Where? When did it happen ?

•What? What are the things in the pictures?

•Why? Why did it happen ?

•How? How was the story going ?

Hamid is twelve years old. He walks to school

everyday as his school is a stone’s throw away from his

house.

One day, while Hamid was going home from

school, he saw his friends buying burgers at Azlan’s stall.

He was hungry. He wanted to buy a burger but he did not

have any money. Hamid had lost his money at school. He

was sad.

Meanwhile, his class teacher, Puan Mawar, was on

her way home. She saw Hamid was looking at his friends.

She was sorry for him and decided to help . Puan Mawar

went closer to Hamid. She took out some money from her

purse and gave it to him. Hamid refused to take the

money but Puan Mawar insisted. Finally, he accepted

gladly. He thanked his teacher for giving him the money.

As Puan Mawar walked away, Hamid rushed to

the burger stall. He was as happy as a lark because he

could buy a burger for himself. He quickly bought a

double cheese burger which is his favourite. When he

reached home , he ate the burger. He shared it with his

brother. He told his mother that Puan Mawar gave him

the money. The next day, his mother asked him to

return the money.

When Hamid reached his school, he returned the

money to Puan Mawar. However she refused to take the

money from Hamid. Hamid realized that his teacher

was very generous and kind-hearted.

Don’t worry. If you are unable to write like that…….. write like this.

Hamid - going home - friends - burgers

Hamid was going home from school. He saw his friends were buying burgers.

teacher - Puan Mawar - looking - gave - money

His teacher, Puan Mawar saw he was looking at his friends.She gave some money to Hamid.

happy - quickly - bought - ate

Hamid was very happy. He quickly bought and ate the burger.

Now read this.

Ali – home – searched – keys – not – pockets – bag

Yesterday Ali went home from school. When he reached his house, he searched for his keys but he could not find them. They were not in his pockets. They were not in his bag. (Band C)

Yesterday afternoon, Ali had to walk home from school because his mother, Cikgu Hasnah, had a meeting with the headmaster. The weather was very hot. Ali was very thirsty. All the way home, he was thinking about the orange juice in the refrigerator in his house. When he reached home, he searched for his house keys but he could not find them. They were not in his pockets. They were also not in his school bag.(Band B )

Yesterday afternoon, Ali had to walk home from school because his mother, Cikgu Hasnah, had a meeting with the headmaster. The weather was very hot and he was very thirsty. All the way home he was thinking about the orange juice in the refrigerator in his house. When he reached his house, he searched high and low for his house keys. Unfortunately, they were no where to be found. They were not in his pockets neither were they in his school bag.( Band A)

worry – wondered – sit – wait – mother – hungry – tired

Ali was worried. He wondered where his keys were. He sat in front of his house and waited for his mother. He was tired and hungry. ( Band C )

Ali was sad but he knew that he did not have to worry because his mother had another set of keys. He wondered where his keys were. He could not do anything at that moment but to sit and wait for his mother. He waited for a long time. He was getting hungry and tired. ( Band B )

Although he knew that he did not have to worry as his mother had another set of keys, Ali was still disappointed with himself for being very careless. He wondered where he might have kept his keys. He could not do anything at that moment but to just sit and wait for his mother. It was already two o’clock in the afternoon. He had waited for one and a half hours. His mother was still not home. He was getting very hungry and tired. His throat was dry and he was starting to cry. ( Band A )

AVOID THE FOLLOWING COMMON ERRORS  Wrong pronounsWe ask he to show we the way.Mawar Flat is near ours school.Her went with her parents.She went to Taiping with his.I and my family love local fruits

Missing VerbsSalimah an honest girl. The lady in pain. You must helpful to the girls. The dancers very beautiful SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT He have an idea. The fruits is good. He are going to Wakaf Bharu.He were cycling home.Her grandparents loves her.  

PREPOSITIONSAt there we saw many animals. You have a chance to visit to Sabah. She thanked to Ahmad for his help. He jumped in to the river.  MODAL WORDS He can comes with you to my house. At first I cannot saw the lions. My father did not went with me.She does not plays netball every afternoon.Betty will writes the letter. INFINITIVE ‘ To’Use root words after.e.g He was planning to play the ball.

DOUBLE VERBS  The lady was fell into the river. We are must clean the drain every day. Later he was crashed into the ditch.  POOR STRUCTURESThere have many ways to become clever. I very like to listen to music.There very many many people at concert.They go picnic last week with teacher they.Muthu was not go to school because he did not feeling well.