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WRITING
FORM 5
KPAD MODULE 2014

UNIT 1: YOU AND YOUR PERSONALITY

THEME: PEOPLE
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1 Adventurous
1.2 Optimistic
1.3 Understanding
1.4 Timid
1.5 Competent

Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1 (about a best friend): best friend smart hardworking loves nature adventurous
favourite subject ambition
2.2 Set 2 (about a favourite teacher): school teacher caring helpful encourage enjoy
learning very jovial successful sacrifices.

Part 3:
Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following topics below.
3.1 Parents.
3.2 My favourite teacher.
3.3 The person who has inspired me most.
3.4 Parents roles in a childs upbringing. Discuss.
3.5 Write a story beginning with, It was a cold misty morning. Alisha was.

UNIT 2 : UNSUNG HEROES

THEME: PEOPLE
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1 Bold
1.2 Famous
1.3 Fishermen
1.4 Selfless
1.5 Respect

Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1 (about a cleaner in school): Mak Minah 50 years old single mother dedicated
hardworking school compound clean lovable humble
2.2 Set 2 (about a fisherman): gets up early rain or shine strong waves risk life
inconsistent income selflessness

Part 3: Directed Writing

A Speech/ Talk
As the President of the Peer Coaching Club, you are asked to give a talk on Ways and
Benefits of Building Self-esteem at the school assembly.
Use the following notes to write your talk:
a) Ways to build self-esteem

think positively
be cheerful
do not compare yourself with others
stop putting yourself down
use positive affirmations several times each day
choose positive and supportive friends
get involved in activities you enjoy

b) Benefits

more self confidence

lose fear of failure
relationship will improve
feel peaceful
experience joy

When writing the talk, you should remember to:

Begin and end it appropriately.
Give it a suitable title.
Use all the notes given.

UNIT 3: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

THEME: HEALTH
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

1.5

Exercise
Obesity
Calorie
Balanced

Regularly

Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1 (about ways to stay fit): regular exercise jogging gymnasium sweat
proper diet
- sufficient water
2.2 Set 2 (about what you eat) : eat right food pyramid calories protein 3 big
meals a
day discipline yourself
Part 3:
Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following essay topics below.

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

3.5

Diet
Describe a person who takes care of his health very well
My ways of staying healthy
Health is wealth. Do you agree?

Slimming products should be banned. Discuss

UNIT 4: THE SMART CONSUMER

THEME: SOCIAL ISSUES
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1 Products
1.2 Online
1.3 Shopping
1.4 Scam
1.5 Secure
Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1Set 1 (about online shopping): online shopping trend comfort home compare
prices - addicted beware scam make sure trusted retailer
2.2 Set 2 (about being a smart consumer): check expiry date ingredients pricing
warranty after-sales service satisfaction

Part 3:
Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following essay topics below.
3.1 Shopping
3.2 Describe the activities organised by the Consumer Club in your school.
3.3 The advantages of online shopping
3.4 Online shopping poses threats to the society. Do you agree?

3.5 Write a story ending with, It was a great shopping experience ever.

UNIT 5: LOVE OUR NATURE

THEME: ENVIRONMENT
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1 Recycle
1.2 Irreversible
1.3 Threaten
1.4 Extinction
1.5 Deforestation
Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1 (about open-burning): village residents clean compound - open-burning
smoke air pollution authorities stiffer penalties
2.2 Set 2 (about saving nature): humans change lifestyle learn conserve water
electricity environment friendly prevent further degradation
Part 3:
Write a 350-word essay based on the following essay topics below.
3.1 Water
3.2 Describe a school beautification programme held in your school recently.
3.3 Nature - the greatest gift of all.
3.4 Is our environment better now than in the past? Discuss.
3.5. Write a story beginning with: We were excited to reach Belum Forest Reserve

UNIT 6 : SMOKING THE SILENT KILLER

THEME: HEALTH
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Cigarettes
Peer
Curb
Detrimental

1.5

Campaign

Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.

2.1 Set 1 (about reasons why teens smoke): surroundings smokers in family peer
pressure wrong choice of friends curiosity want to try
2.2 Set 2 (about the efforts to curb smoking): government take measures
advertisements
create awareness schools anti-smoking campaign
punishment
Part 3:
As the Head Prefect of your school, you have been asked by your discipline teacher to
give a talk to all students to create awareness on the disadvantages of smoking.
Use the notes below to write your talk.
The Disadvantages of Smoking

Nicotine: main content of cigarette

- raises both the heart rate and blood
pressure

Causes diseases
- cancer, respiratory problems, heart
ailments

Waste of money
expensive

Affect passive smokers

- risks the health of the non-smokers

Effect on a person's appearance

- stained teeth, darkened gums, yellowish
fingernails

Causes fire
- gives a higher risk of starting a fire

When writing the talk, you must remember to:

greet your audience

mention the purpose of the talk
include all the points given
end your talk appropriately
Note: For your talk, you will receive up to 15 marks for the format and content points,
and up to 20 marks for the quality of your writing.

UNIT 7: SELF-ESTEEM
THEME: VALUES
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

Conscious
Appearance
Confidence
Attitude
Antisocial

Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1 (about someone who has low self-esteem): new student class shy unconfident
lonely turned to food put on weight antisocial

2.2 Set 2 (about someone who has given up studies): SPM candidate refuse to study
believe no hope fail low confidence unmotivated
Part 3:
Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following essay topics below.
3.1 Self-esteem
3.2 Describe a school dropout who has changed.
3.3 Write a story beginning with, As far as I could remember, I had always
3.4 Co-curricular activities develop confidence. Do you agree?
3.5 Teenagers are nation builders. Discuss.
UNIT 8: NETBOOK OR SMARTPHONE?
THEME: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PART 1
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

Browsing
Web
Portable
User-friendly
Convenient

PART 2
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1(about the benefits of netbook): netbook take notes assignments
letters
e-mail relax online games chatting new acquaintances
2.2

Set 2 (about the benefits of smartphones): smartphones make lists planner

convenient screen portable handy user-friendly

PART 3
DIRECTED WRITING
INFORMAL LETTER
Your cousin has asked you for advice on whether to buy a netbook or a smartphone for
his/her birthday. Write a letter giving your advice on the matter. Use the following notes
to write your letter.
Important considerations:

What you plan to do with the device

The pros and cons of each device

Benefits to students

Netbook take down notes, complete homework, email, relax

Smartphone make lists, daily planner, stay in touch

Browsing the web

Netbook bigger screen, need to find a suitable spot

Smartphone smaller screen, virtually always connected, instant-onnature

Watching/making videos

Netbook bigger screen size, better speakers, more tools

Smartphone smaller screen size, good speakers

Playing games

Netbook portability, higher storage

Smartphone limited in graphics and movement, less game choices, extended battery
life

Social networking

Netbook playing social network games, or chatting with friends

Smartphone following your friends updates, simple editing and uploading pictures

When writing the letter, you must remember to:

Use the correct format

Include all the points given
Elaborate on the points where necessary

Write in paragraphs

UNIT 9: WHAT A WASTE!

THEME: ENVIRONMENT
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1 Recyclable
1.2 Indiscriminate
1.3 Landfills
1.4 Contamination
1.5 Litterbugs
Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1 (about earning money from recyclable items): garbage separate papers,
bottles, cans sell to recycling centre source income
2.2 Set 2 (about the benefits of recycling): recycle reduce pollution save energy
less landfills less trees are cut more oxygen
Part 3:
The Green Environment Club of your school made a visit to Bukit Hijau, a recreational
park and forest reserve, to find more about protected plants and animals. During the
visit, you saw that the park is in danger of being closed due to a few problems faced by
the management. After a discussion with the club members, write a letter of complaint
to the management of the park.
In your letter, include the following:

The indiscriminate disposal of rubbish by the visitors of the park

No qualified personnel to give a guided tour
Insufficient signs in the park
Facilities in need of repair
Suggestions of how to solve the problem
Urge the management to take prompt action

Do remember to:

Use the correct format

Include all the points given
Elaborate on the points where necessary
Write in paragraphs

UNIT 10 : INTERNET
THEME : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PART 1

Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

Surf
Chatting
Disadvantages
Addicted
At our fingertips

PART 2
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1 (about the advantages of internet): useful tool knowledge fingertips
connects whole world information easy access cheaper encyclopaedia
2.2 Set 2 (about the disadvantages of internet): harmful addicted online games wasting time pornographic sites immoral hackers social network problem
PART 3
Write a 350-word essay based on one of the following essay topics below.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Internet
Internet has its advantages and disadvantages. Discuss.
Describe your life without internet.
Write a story ending with I would be more careful when I use a social network next
time.
5. E-learning in internet has made life easy. Give your opinion.

UNIT 11: THE GRACIOUS CITIZEN

THEME: VALUES
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1 Courtesy
1.2 Ill-mannered
1.3 Inconsiderate
1.4 Behaviour
1.5 Civic-minded

Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1 (about behaviour during formal functions): meetings speech use mobile phones
ringing interrupt silent mode
2.2 Set 2 (about improper behaviour in class): school students talk loud not aware
disturb lesson sleep

Part 3:
You and your friends have attended the English Language Society annual party. You
observed the following kinds of behaviour at the party:

Committee members at the table serving teachers and society members

Society members mingling freely with everyone
Teacher advisor thanking society members
Students chatting - listening to speech by the advisor
Students piling plates high food
Students leaving used paper plates - cups - tables

Write an article for your school magazine commenting on the kinds of behaviour that
you observed. Your article should not be less than 350 words in length. Make your
article interesting.
When writing the article, you should remember to:

Use the correct format

Elaborate each point
Give one suggestion on how to behave at a party
Include all the points given

UNIT 12: YOUR CAREER

THEME: SOCIAL ISSUES
Part 1:
Construct a sentence based on each of the words given below.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Achievement
Optimistic
Ambition
Career

1.5

Pursue

Part 2:
Expand the notes given below and write a 50-word paragraph based on each set of
notes.
2.1 Set 1 (about achieving dream career): ambition study hard excellent results
parents proud degree dream career happily
2.2 Set 2 (about positive attitude): plan attitude hardworking focus time management
organized achieve dream career

Part 3:
In conjunction with the Career Week, your school has organised a career fair to expose
the students to the potential job prospects that they can pursue in the future. As the
President of the Peer Coaching Club, you are asked to write an article for the school
bulletin on what students should do to achieve their dream careers. Use the following
notes to write your article:

be specific about your dream

set up your goals
plan wisely
proper time management
look for an idol to drive your motivation
put your dream into actions work for it
study smart focus on your goals
positive attitude optimistic
be persistent
circle of friends avoid negative influence
set short term goals tests, examinations
self-reflection review your progress
prayers get blessings

When writing the article, you should remember to:

give a suitable title

write your name
use all the notes given
elaborate on the given notes to make it more interesting