4 Comments// Posted in english, SPM, writing by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 10.31.12.
A common problem for most students is insufficient vocabulary when writing essays. The tendency to use ‘safe words’ such as nice/good/bad/cool results to the lack of oomph in their writing. When I started teaching in 2001, I’ve encountered such issue with students as they tend to struggle with using the correct expressions in their composition. […]
No Comments// Posted in english, exam, SPM by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 10.15.12.
Hi everyone, Here’s the answer keys for Paper 2 that I’ve shared a few days ago. I am in the midst of developing another set of SPM 1119 exam set and I’ll share with everyone soon. Usually the issue with developing your own assessment is to find relevant authentic materials and generate questions that fulfill […]
2 Comments// Posted in exam, johor, SPM, trial exam by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 10.12.12.
For those looking for SPM 1119 trial examination items, enclosed are the trial exam set prepared by yours truly for SMK Tasek Utara. This year, each school in Johor is required to prepare their own set of trial examination. I do hope it would help any teacher or student who would like to revise and […]
6 Comments// Posted in catch us if you can, e-classroom, english, english literature, learning, SPM, step by wicked step, the curse by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 02.26.12.
Based from my blog stats, I’ve discovered that there are quite a number of visitors who were looking for materials on the Form 5’s novels ( The Curse, Catch Us If You Can and Step by Wicked Step). Although I blogged more on The Curse as that is the novel that I am teaching in […]
2 Comments// Posted in assessment, lit, literature, reflection, SPM, teaching by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 11.14.11.
Tomorrow, all the Fifth formers will sit for the 1119 English paper. I guess the teachers are as jittery as the students when it comes to examination. Here are some gentle reminders on some aspects that you need to remember in preparing for the upcoming examination. Literature: • Remember S.T.A.M.P. (Setting/Themes/Actors (Characters)/Moral Values/Plots. They will […]
