No Comments// Posted in exam, SPM, STPM, student, writing by Nor Fadzleen Sa don on 11.04.12.
I’d like to share some tips with all of the SPM candidates out there. I am sure everyone by now is armed to the teeth, perhaps even experiencing what I call as ‘information overload’! Too much info to absorb yet so little time. I don’t believe in memorising essays but again, it may be applicable for weaker student at the elementary stage. Fret not on anticipating spot questions for 1119 or any paper. I believe it’s the right format and techniques in answering questions which is more vital in preparing oneself for an important examination.
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| For directed writing, using the correct format is essential. Don’t waste your time doing wordcount for directed writing. One and a half page would suffice. As long each point is well elaborated and justified, you’ll do just fine. |
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| Please spare some time to proof read your essay. Many students forsaken this part as they are too engrossed with writing lengthy essay. Quality is more important than quantity! Use Sentence Connectors and Linking phrases to ensure a cohesive flow of ideas. Please ensure you are using the correct tenses too. |
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| Capitalize on all the senses to guide you in writing more descriptively. I‘d like to share Kleiser’s 15000 Useful Phrases. I think it’s a must-have list for all English enthusiast, educator or a learner. A loooong list but worth reading 🙂 |
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| Use appropriate idioms, proverbs and saying to enhance your writing flair. Remember to use it sparingly. A good website you can find a great pool of idioms is http://idiomconnection.com |
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| Embedding quotes, maxim and inspirational thoughts of great leaders, the movers and the shakers of the world would definitely garner extra marks and merit from the examiners. I suggest memorizing some quotes that you find inspirational and can be generally applicable in any essay. Some of the famous quotes I like : “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” – Confucius, “You must be the change that you want to see in the world.” – Ghandi and “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs. |
Good luck to all the SPM & STPM candidates, may you sail through the examination without any hitch or glitch. All the best!
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