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Format (Article) :
The Pros and Cons of Facebook

In this day and age, Facebook has

become a subject of discussion among
people from all walks of life. In fact,
Facebook plays an important role in our
lives.There are several pros and cons of
Facebook.
First and foremost,
.
Besides,
.
In addition,
.
Furthermore,
.
Last but not least

.
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Marking
Criteria

Useful phrases :
Beginning :
1. a) Nowadays,
b) In this day and age,
c) In this digital age,
d) In this era of globalization,
2. Topic has become
a) a popular issue
b) a subject of discussion
c) a hot topic of debate
3. among
a) Malaysians .
b) the students.
c) the teenagers/ youth/
younger generations.
d) the individuals.
e) people from all walks of life.

4. In fact, topic ........ in our lives.

a) is getting more and more
important
b) is essential
c) is vital
d) plays an important role
5. There are several ... to title
a) ways
b) methods
c) means
d) approaches

Ending :
1. a) In conclusion,
b) In a word,
c) In a nutshell,
d) By and large,
e) To sum it up,
2. Repeat the title:
Eg: Exercise is important in our lives.
3. Suggestion + hope:
Eg: We should assimilate the above information into our daily
activities to lead a better life.

Trial Questions :
1. Directed Writing Question
Question:

Many students feel that they have too many things to do in one day. Many
of them really do not manage their time wisely and end up not completing
their homework or school projects on time. You want to make a few
suggestions on how they can manage their time in a better and more
effective way.
Write an article for your school magazine giving your suggestions on how
to manage time. Include the following points.
Change attitude
Pay attention in class
Try to complete as much homework as possible during school hours
Make a To do list
Set priorities right
Set a realistic target for examination
Plan a personal timetable
Make time for rest and relaxation
Join study groups
Seek help from parents, teachers or friends
Speak to school counsellor
Stay happy and healthy

When writing the article, you should remember to:

-

Include the title

Include the writers name
Include all the points given
Write in the format of an article
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Beginning
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Ending
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Writing Devices :

a. Things which should be done (Suggestions) :

1. xx may + verb ( - )
2. xx can + verb (- /)
3. xx should + verb (- soft, )
4. xx ought to + verb (, - )
5. xx have to + verb (- )
6. xx need to + verb (- !! )
7. xx must + verb (- )
8. xx are obliged() to + verb
9. xx are supposed () to + verb
10. It is advised (that subject / to verb)
11. It is suggested (that subject / to verb)
12. It is good to verb
13. _______ing.... would be a good way/method/means/approach/
measure to + verb
14. If..., subject
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15. Instead of _____in...., xx

* also
* as well
* too
b. After writing things which should be done (benefits):
1. In this way, positive (subject)
2. By doing this, positive (subject) / By ______ing ..... , positive (subject)
3. As such, positive (subject)
4. ... so that/ in order that + positive (subject)
5. ... so as to/ in order to + positive (verb)
6. This is important to + positive (verb)
7. This will + positive (verb)
* positive (subject) = xx will be able to
= xx can
= xx will not
positive (verb) = ensure
= make sure
= enable
c. Writing things which should not be done :
1. Most of the xx ,
2. xx tend to
3. It is a common phenomenon that xx
d. After writing things which should not be done (repeat suggestion):
1.Therefore, + postive (subject)
2.Hence, + postive(subject)
3.So, + postive(subject)
4.Hence, + postive(subject)
5.As a result,/Accordingly, + negative(subject)
6. Thus, postive(subject)
7.This will lead to /bring about/ cause/ result in + negative(subject)
8. Without ______ing, negative(subject)

No

1.

Content
Sentence
How to manage time: a + a + b/ a + c + d
Change
_________________________________________
attitude
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

2.

Pay attention in
_________________________________________
class
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
,

3.

Try to complete
as
much _________________________________________
homework as
possible during _________________________________________
school hours
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

No

4.

Content
Sentence
How to manage time: a + a + b/ a + c + d
Make a To do
_________________________________________
list
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

5.

Set priorities
_________________________________________
right
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
,

6.

Set a realistic
target
for _________________________________________
examination
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

No

7.

Content
Sentence
How to manage time: a + a + b/ a + c + d
Plan a personal
_________________________________________
timetable
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

8.

Make time for

rest
and _________________________________________
relaxation
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
,

9.

Join
groups

study

_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

No

Content
Sentence
How to manage time: a + a + b/ a + c + d
Seek help from
10. parents,
_________________________________________
teachers
or
_________________________________________
friends
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Speak to school
11. counsellor
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
,

12.

Stay happy and

healthy

_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
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