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Changes in the format of the English Lit Component in SPM 111/2

10 Comments// Posted in english literature, exam by on 03.01.11.

A friendly reminder to all the English Language teachers and students out there. Effective 2011, The Examination Board will make amendment to Section D (English Literature Component) in the SPM 1119/2 paper.
Recent Format
New Format (2011)
Section D
Poem : 5 marks
(structured item)
Short Story : 5 marks
(structured item)
Novel: 15 marks
(open response)
Total : 25 marks
Section D
Poem: 5 marks
(structured item)
Novel: 15 marks
(open response)
Total: 20 marks
 
THE CURRENT ASSESSED GENRE
THE ASSESSED GENRE EFFECTIVE 2011
Poem
One of the poems studied in Form 4
Poem
One of the poems studied in Form 4 or Form 5
Short Story
One of the short stories studied in Form 4
Short Story/Drama
Won’t be tested in SPM
Novel
Novel studied in Form 5
Novel
Novel studied in Form 5

The format for other sections in Paper 2 will remain unchanged. Despite the fact that short stories and drama will not be assessed in public examination, English Language teachers still need to teach the aforementioned genre in the classroom. This is in accordance to the circular No. 7/2009, The 2nd cycle of the Malay and English Literature Component for Secondary School (Form 1 to Form 5). I do wonder why short stories are not assessed any longer, it would be interesting to know the others’ views pertaining to this matter.

Addendum : For the circular, you can visit Kak Rahmah’s blog.

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