Upsr workshop 2015 (target a) (1)

[email protected], 2015

UPSR 2015ENGLISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP

1. SCORING AND ALLOCATION OF MARKS2. COMMON WEAKNESSES AMONG UPSR

CANDIDATES3. PRACTICE AND DISCUSSION


1. SCORING AND ALLOCATION OF MARKS

PAPER 1

1. Type of questions OBJECTIVE2. Type of items MUTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ)3. Total marks 404. Duration 50 minutes

PAPER 2

1. SECTION A/Q1 SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION2. SECTION B/Q2A INFORMATION TRANSFER Q2B GIVING REASONS (for choice made)3. SECTION C/Q3 NOTE EXPANSION/story writing

Six (6) items tested : Knowledge, Understanding of grammar rules, Sentence writing, Punctuations, Spelling, and Vocabulary


PAPER 2

1. Based on instructions given , candidates may use the words given to help them.

2. Pupils are encouraged to show variety of sentences such as simple and compound sentences.

3. They could also use complex structures as it shows quality and confidence in the language use.

4. Such combination of sentence structures (simple, compound and complex) will be awarded high marks.

Quick tips!


WEAKNESSS

i. Too short (limited details to support ideas)ii. No variety in sentence types ( i.e. only use simple sentences )iii. No creativity in language use ( no usage of adjectives, figurative

expressions, similes or interesting expression ).iv. Unable to sustain the interest of the reader / no WOW factor

COMMON WEAKNESSES AMONG UPSR CANDIDATES


Practice 1 ( paper 1)

• MCQ : 20 questions (Q1-20)• Duration : 15 minutes


Answers (and discussion)


Practice 2 (Paper 2)SECTION A /Q1

PREP TALK, TIPS AND PRACTICE ON HOW TO SCORE SECTION A: SENTENCE

CONSTRUCTION

Target Score (BAND GD:7,8 AND EX:9,10)


What to do?(scribbling these steps-it may help you to brainstorm ideas on your sentences)

•Circle the people you wish to describe•Label the verb/action the person is doing•Jot appropriate choice of adjectives /descriptive words to guide you

running rushing

carrying lifting

movingwearing

walking, carrying

Busy, strong

cheerful

sturdyrobust

helpful


1. The hardworking man is lifting the sofa.

2. A cheerful woman is walking.

3. The strong lad is lifting the box.

4. A helpful young man is running.

5. A robust teenage boy is carrying the box.

Simple structures/sentences

1. The hardworking man is lifting the sofa and is standing behind the lorry.

2. A cheerful woman is carrying two plastic bags full with groceries and is smiling gleefully.

3. The strong lad is trying to lift a big, heavy box and is using both hands.

4. A helpful young man is running towards his friend and is looking happy.

5. A robust teenage boy is helping to carry a box of materials into the house and is walking briskly.

Compound structures/sentences


1. The hardworking man, who is busy, is lifting the sofa and is standing behind the lorry.

2. A cheerful woman, who is carrying two plastic bags full with groceries, is smiling gleefully.3. The strong lad is trying to lift a box which is big and heavy, is using both of his hands.4. A helpful young man who is running towards his friend, is looking happy.5. A robust teenage boy who is helping to carry a box of materials into the house, is walking briskly.

Complex structures/ sentences

So, we have simple, compound and complex structures.To get a good and excellent score, you need a combination of these 3-structures!


1. The hardworking man, who is busy, is lifting the sofa and is standing behind the lorry.

2. A cheerful woman is carrying two plastic bags full with groceries and is smiling gleefully.

3. The strong lad is trying to lift a box which is big and heavy, is using both of his hands.

4. A helpful young man is running towards his friend.

5. A robust teenage boy is helping to carry a box of materials into the house and is walking briskly.

Complex

Compound

Complex

Simple

Compound

These 5-sentences are a combination

of simple, compound and

complex structures


Task:1. Look at the picture. Read the helping words.2. Circle the people you want to write on. List the verbs and adjectives.3. Construct the sentences. Plan your combination of structures carefully.4. Read and check carefully for errors

Let’s practice!


sitting uniform nap cheerful noisy

book chatting tie reading classroom


1

2

5 4

3walking towards

sitting

chatting

reading

sleeping (taking a nap)

Add in these interesting expressions in the sentences…-reading engrossly - sleeping soundly-chatting merrily - whose hair has a pretty bow-who wears a smart-looking necktie


1. A studious girl in a pinafore is reading engrossly.

2. The four cheerful boys are facing each other and are chatting merrily.

3. The male prefect, who wears a smart-looking necktie, is walking towards the boys.

4. A neat girl whose hair has a pretty bow, is sitting quietly at her seat.

5. Two boys who are sitting next to each other, are taking a nap at their desks.

simple

compound

complex

complex

complex


Practice 2 : SECTION 2 /Q2A Q2B

• (UPSR 2008)• SECTION 2B (Quick Tips!):1. Write in simple present tense.2. Use the information given as the MAIN IDEA.

Then, add in SUPPORTING IDEA as your own reasons.

3. Use variety of sentence structures with linkers/connectors (i.e. Besides, Next, Finally)


Q2B You want to try a new hobby. Based on the information given, which hobby would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose cycling because it is interesting and keeps me fit and healthy. Besides, I have a brand new bicycle during my birthday so I can use it to cycle around the neighbourhood. As a safety protection, I will need to wear my helmet. The helmet is red in colour, which is my utmost favourite. Next, it is best to cycle in the evening as the weather is just nice and not very hot. I am free at that time so I will have no problem to cycle with my group of friends. Finally, my elder brother, Ali, who has a blue BMX, will join me too. It will be a great fun to cycle and kill our free time together.

Based on the above reasons, I think cycling is the perfect choice for me.

Main Idea

Supporting idea

•Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation!

Target Score: EX05


Q2B You want to try a new hobby. Based on the information given, which hobby would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose cycling because it is interesting and keeps me fit and healthy. Besides, I have a brand new bicycle during my birthday so I can use it to cycle around the neighbourhood. As a safety protection, I will need to wear my helmet. The helmet is red in colour, which is my utmost favourite. Next, it is best to cycle in the evening as the weather is just nice and not very hot. I am free at that time so I will have no problem to cycle with my group of friends. Finally, my elder brother, Ali, who has a blue BMX, will join me too. It will be a great fun to cycle and kill our free time together.

Based on the above reasons, I think cycling is the perfect choice for me.


Practice 3: SECTION C/Q3

What is this cat doing?

How should we write about the cat?

What can you tell about this little girl

and the cat?


UPSR 2008, SECTION C


Now, let’s have a look at some of our friends’ essays …

Well, a good essay has…• good display of ideas, • creativity in language use,• variety of sentence structures• consistent use of tenses ( simple present in the

introduction and simple past for the rest of the essay).

Do you know what describes a good essay?


Good choice

of linkers

Variety of

sentence structures (i.e simple, compound and

complex)

Interesting

/creative language expressio

n


Best of luck for UPSR 2015!

That’s all for today. Well done

on your good work!

Keep it up!

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