MID YEAR SPM 2012

SPM 2009

Name: .Class: . Date:..

PRACTICE WRITING 1

Answer:

EXPANSION OF MAIN POINT WITH OWN IDEAS

Bullet points in question
develop good habits

Expansion (HOW, WHAT, WHY,

WHEN, WHERE, WHO etc.)
WHAT (example / what do you
mean [explain])
WHY (important @ necessary)
WHEN (day / time / duration):
WHERE:
WHO:
HOW (how much @ many / how
long):

OWN IDEAS / SOME

ELABORATIONS
Example learn to be on time and
be independent.
become a better person in the future
Away from home - after your SPM
At college
ZZZZZ
ZZZZZ

First, you can develop good habits. For example you learn to be on time and be
independent. These habits can help you become a better person in the future
especially when you away from home at college after your SPM .
Make new friends

WHAT (example / what do you

mean [explain])
WHY (important @ necessary)

WHEN (day / time / duration):

WHERE:
WHO:

ZZZZZ
- Learn other peoples cultures and
way of lives
- Learn new language
ZZZZZ
ZZZZZ
- Participants from other states

HOW (how much @ many / how

long):

Kedah and Melaka

- Chinese, Indians
ZZZZZ

Secondly you can make new friends. At the camp you will meet participants from
other states like Perak, Kedah and Melaka. You will also work with the Chinese and
Indians. So, you can learn other peoples cultures and ways of lives. Perhaps, you can
learn a new language too.
WHAT (example / what do you
mean [explain])
WHY (important @ necessary)
WHEN (day / time / duration):
WHERE:
WHO:
HOW (how much @ many / how
long):

SPM 2010

Directed Writing Practice

PRACTICE = ELABORATING MAIN IDEAS WITH QUESTION PROMPTS

No 10 Lorong Perwira 8
Taman Perwira Maju
26400 Bandar Jengka
Negeri Pahang Darul Makmur
29.03.2012

Dear Faizal,
Hello, cousin. How are you? I hope you are in the pink.
My family and I are fine. Thank you for your letter. I write
this letter to tell you about the benefits of the National
Service programme and to encourage you to go.
Faizal, the National Service Programme has many
benefits. The first benefit is to develop good habits.
For example you learn to be on time and be independent. These habits can help
you become a better person in the future especially when you away from home at
college after your SPM.

The second benefit is to make new friends. The third

benefit is to learn leadership skills and responsibility and
the other benefit is to do exciting activities.
Next [Besides / In addition] you can see different parts
of Malaysia and learn to be independent. Next you can gain
new experiences and learn teamwork. Next you can
strengthen love of country. Next you can keep fit and
healthy.
Next you can also learn survival skills. Finally you can
learn discipline.
Well, thats all for now. Bye.
Yours,
FRAMEWORK TO WRITE A STORY
Parts

Prompts

SITUATION

WHEN it happened?
WHO was involved?
WHAT was the event?
WHERE did it take
place?
WHY were you doing
it?
WHAT
happened
before that?

PROBLEM

WHAT
was
the
problem?
WHY was that a
problem?
HOW
did
the
problems affect you?
HOW did you feel?

Story

SOLUTION

RESULT

WHAT was done?

WHO was involved?
HOW did you feel?
[emotive]

HOW it ENDED?
- expected
- unexpected
- mysterious
- happy
- sad
- etc.

PAST QUESTIONS
YEAR TOPIC
2005 Write a story with the title: An Unexpected Visitor
2006 Write a story ending with: If only I had been more careful, that
wouldnt have happened.
2007 Write a story beginning with: Kim was nervous when the door
opened
2008 Write a story ending with: Now I realise the value of a true
friend.
2009 Write a story ending with: We said our goodbyes and went our
separate ways.
2010 Write a story beginning with: It had been raining all day
2011 Write a story ending with: They looked at each other and
smiled meaningfully.

SPM 2011 Exploiting Prepared Story

Last weekend, my mother and I went shopping. I wanted to
buy a gorgeous new dress to go to my friends birthday bash.

After choosing high and low, I finally found the one I liked
the most. Umi, Im ready to pay. May I have some money,
please I said to my mum. Then my mother realized she did not
have her purse in her handbag. We did not have any money.
My mother telephoned my father. She cajoled him to come
to the shop immediately and to bring along her purse. The sour
look on my mothers face clearly indicated to me that my dad
was extremely unhappy.
Forty five agonizing minutes later my father arrived at the
shop. I dared not looked at his face. Finally, I got the money for
my new dress. I went to the check-out counter and paid for it.
On the way home, however, no one spoke a word in the car.

.
They looked at each other and smiled meaningfully.

NOVEL: PAST YEAR QUESTIONS

Love is important in a family How is this
[Theme] shown in the novel you have read? Support
your answer with close reference to the text.
The writer describes the main character as a
2006
very determined person. Using the details
[Character] from the novel that you have studied, write
about:
Some instances that show the characters
determination
How the determination affects his / her
family
It is important to have a person you look up
2007
to in your life.
[Character] From the novel you have read, write about

2005

ONE character that you look up to. Give

reasons why you choose him / her.
Using the details from the novel that you have
studied,
Describe what happens at the end of the
novel
Explain why you find the ending either
happy of sad

2008
[Event]

Support your answer with close reference to

the text
Using the details from the novel that you have
2009
studied, write about a difficult decision made
[Character] by ONE of the character
With close reference to the text, do you think
this was the right decision?
Based on the novel that you have read, write
about an important incident that you
remember.
Give reasons why you remember the incident

2010
[Event]

Acknowledgement: Cikgu Azizah SMK Seri Tualang, Temerloh

STRUCTURE OF THE ANSWER:

Question: Which character in the novel gains your respect and
admiration?
Give reasons for your choice with close reference to the text to
support your choice.
Structure

Suggested Answer

State the title and I choose the novel 'The Curse' written by
author of the novel
Lee Su Ann.
1 or 2 sentences about The story is about a young Malaysian
the story
student In London, Azreen who returns to
her hometown, Larigkawi only to discover
the truth behind her sister's death.
Answer

the

question The character that gains my respect and

(Refer to the rubric

admiration is Azreen.

State the 1st reason /

Firstly, I respect her because she is
main idea
brave. For example. Azreen befriended the
old Lady. The Old Lady is an outcast in the
Give Textual Evidence village and she lives alone in the jungle.
(supporting details be It Although the villagers claim that she is a
example or evidence)
witch and an evil woman who once
murdered her own husband in cold blood,
Azreen still befriended her. She always
visits her in the jungle when no one else
would. She is also brave to convince and
bring the Old Lady into the village to treat
Asrafs , sick grandmother although she
knows the villagers would be angry with
her actions.
Personal response and
Her braveness really impressed me.
tie to question
From now on, I need to be a brave person
like her. That is why she has gained my
respect and admiration.
State
the
reason/main Idea

2nd

Secondly, I respect and admire Azreen

because she has strong principles. This Is
shown when she finds out that her mother
Give Textual Evidence is not attending her sister's burial, she
(supporting details be It takes matters into her own hands and
example or evidence)
takes her mother to the cemetery although
she knows her father will protest against
her action.
Personal response and
This shows that Azreen Is ready to stick
tie to question
to her principles and fight for what she
believes in. That is why she has gained my
respect and admiration.
State
the
3rd
reason/main idea
Textual
Evidence
(supporting details be It
example or evidence)
Personal response and
tie to the question

Lastly, I respect and admire Azreen

because she is an intelligent person. For
Instance, ..
These evidences prove us that Azreen is an
intelligent person. I hope I could be an
intelligent person like her too. That is why
she has gained my respect and admiration.

Sum up the 3 points To conclude, I

and tie to question

SPM 2005: Practice exploiting textual evidence a sample answer

Love is important in a family How is this shown in the novel you have
read? Support your answer with close reference to the text.
The novel I read in class is The Curse by Lee Su Ann.
The story is about Azreen, a young Malaysian student in London who
returns to her hometown Langkawi after getting news about her sisters
death only to find out the shocking truth behind the death.
Love is important in a family In my opinion this idea is clearly shown
when Salleh, Azreens father saves her in the incident that causes the
death of the Old Lady.
The Old Lady is Azreens good friend. Azreen shares her stories with her
and the Old Lady gives Azreen many good advices. For example, she
advices Azreen to learn to forgive other people.

The tragedy that leads to the Old Ladys death begins when Mohd Asraf
asks the Old Lady to treat Nek, his sick grandmother. At the beginning
the Old Lady refuses, but finally decides to help after Azreen herself
asks her to help Mohd Asraf. When the Old Lady first started treating
Nek, her herbal soups and traditional massages seem to make Nek well
again. Unfortunately, Nek dies suddenly and this makes the villagers
become more convinced that the Old Lady has poisoned Nek.
The angry villagers and Mohd Asraf then decide to take revenge on the
Old Lady. They proceed to the Old Ladys house. There a violent and
ugly incident takes place between Azreen, Mohd Asraf and the angry
villagers. In the confusion, Mohd Asraf accidentally drops his torch and
that causes the Old Ladys wooden hut to catch fire and finally the house
collapses killing the Old Lady.
Just before the house collapses, Salleh pulls Azreen out of the burning
house. Azreen realises that it was her father. Although in the story
we seem to get the idea that Azreen and her father are not close
and are angry at each other but in this incident the opposite
happens. Salleh saves his daughters life and I think that strongly
shows Salleh loves Azreen a lot. He makes sure that Azreen is not
hurt or killed in the burning house.
In conclusion, I feel that the idea love is important in a family is shown
in this story through Sallehs actions. [360]

SPM 2010 Practice 2 [Exploiting textual evidence]

Based on the novel that you have read, write about an important incident that you
remember. Give reasons why you remember the incident
The novel I read in class is The Curse by Lee Su Ann.
The story is about Azreen, a young Malaysian student in London who returns to
her hometown Langkawi after getting news about her sisters death only to find out
the shocking truth behind the death.
In
my

opinion

..
..
.
.

The Old Lady is Azreens good friend. Azreen shares her stories with her and the
Old Lady gives Azreen many good advices. For example she advices Azreen to
learn to forgive other people.
The tragedy that leads to the Old Ladys death begins when Mohd Asraf asks the
Old Lady to treat Nek, his sick grandmother. At the beginning the Old Lady refuses,
but finally decides to help after Azreen herself asks her to help Mohd Asraf. When
the Old Lady first started treating Nek, her herbal soups and traditional massages
seem to make Nek well again. Unfortunately, Nek dies suddenly and this makes the
villagers become more convinced that the Old Lady has poisoned Nek.
The angry villagers and Mohd Asraf then decide to take revenge on the Old Lady.
They proceed to the Old Ladys house. There a violent and ugly incident takes place
between Azreen, Mohd Asraf and the angry villagers. In the confusion, Mohd Asraf
accidentally drops his torch and that causes the Old Ladys wooden hut to catch fire
and finally the house collapses killing the Old Lady. .
Just before the house collapses, Salleh pulls Azreen out of the burning house.
Azreen realises that it was her father. Although in the story we seem to
get the idea that Azreen and her father are not close and are angry at
each other but in this incident the opposite happens. Salleh saves his
daughters life and I think that strongly shows Salleh loves Azreen a lot.
He makes sure that Azreen is not hurt or killed in the burning house.
In conclusion, I feel that

Chapter 10 The Plot Summary

1 Azreen sits with Mohd Asraf in Nek's room, watching Nek sleep and improving. They also realise
that the flood waters are receding.
2 Azreen returns home. She prays and prepares dinner adding the herbs that the Old Lady had given
her. She has a quiet dinner with her father and he washes up after dinner leaving Azreen pleasantly
surprised.
3 Azreen is rudely awakened by a knock on her door. Siti informs her that Nek passed away and Asraf
was convinced by the villagers that the Old Lady had poisoned Nek.
4 Asraf together with a rowdy crowd were marching towards the Old Lady's house. Azreen races to
the Old Lady's house and witnesses the crowd holding torches trying to break down the Old Lady's
door.
5 Azreen tries to stop Asraf but he refuses to listen. He pushes Azreen and she falls down. Finding a
spade nearby, she stabs Asraf's foot causing Asraf to drop the hoe. Consequently, the torch in his
hand rolls and sets the Old Lady's house ablaze.
6 Amidst the heavy choking smoke Azreen rushes in and calls for the Old Lady. She finds her trapped
under a pillar. She urges Azreen to leave her alone and in her dying breath advises Azreen to learn to
forgive and remember all that she had taught her.

7 Suddenly, a hand from behind pulls Azreen out of the furnace just as the structure collapses. Azreen
realises that it was her father. Dumbfounded at the death of the Old Lady an angry Azreen goes over
to Asraf's house to demand an explanation.
8 At Asraf's house, she turns onto him like a wild cat. Asraf apologises and pours his deep innermost
feelings. He admits his mistakes and feels that Allah is against him for taking away from him the two
people he loved the most Madhuri and Nek. A surprised Azreen demands an explanation of his
relationship with her sister, Madhuri.
9 Asraf confesses that he and Madhuri were in love and both of them were planning to elope to KL
where he would be able to pursue a teaching course. The move would also help provide better
treatment for Nek.
10 Azreen runs out and finds peace in the presence of nature at the clifftop. She wakes up in the
morning feeling better and decides to take the Old Lady's advice and to forgive.
11 She walks through a rubber estate looking curiously at how the milky latex slowly drips into cups.
Suddenly, she hears some footsteps and turns around to see Awang, the village bomoh. He discloses
more shocking news and secrets.
12 He tells Azreen that Madhuri is not her real sister. Madhuri's mother was penniless after being
abandoned by her husband. Thus, she went a bit mad and often neglected her child, Madhuri.
Azreen's parents took pity and adopted Madhuri as their own daughter.
13 He also tells Azreen that Madhuri's mother is the figure with long black hair often seen lurking in
the shadows around the village. She was the one who broke the chicken's neck and it was a sign that
she was very angry at her daughter's death.
14 Awang also reveals that he was aware of Mohd Asraf and Madhuri's relationship. He also thanks
Azreen for taking the blame for the escaped bull. He admits that he had gone to steal some chickens
and left the gate open causing the bull to escape. He also admits to taking Madhuri's letter, the one
that Azreen had dropped.
15 Haji Ghani reflects on the day of Madhuri's death and how he had taken his keris along to stab the
man who was having an affair with Madhuri only to discover she was already dead. Therefore, he and
his men quickly covered up the murder afraid that rumours and speculations would put him in poor
light.