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- PMR
BY:
RAJA MOHAN A/L K.KRISNAN
SMK DATUK BAHAMAN, LANCHANG
PAPER 1 (How many sections?
SECTIONS TOTAL MY MID TRIAL
TARGET TERM
A- GRAPHICS 10
& STIMULI
B- RATIONAL 8
CLOZE
C- CLOSEST 6
IN MEANING
D – READING 10
COMPRE.
E– 6
LITERATURE
COMP.
Subject Details
Type of questions Objective
Type of items Section A (10 questions)
Graphic materials and stimuli
Section B (8 questions)
Rational cloze
Section C (6 questions)
Closest in meaning
Section D
Comprehension
Text 1 (non-linear) (4 questions)
Text 2 (linear) (6 questions)
Section E
Literature component
Poems (3 questions)
Short stories (3 questions)
The tornado that tore through Florida yesterday _____ (11) so strong that
people were tossed hundreds of metres _____ (12) the air. One person was lifted
and dumped in the middle of the Florida Turnpike, normally one of the busiest
highways in the state.
_____ (13) during the night, the worst swarm of tornadoes in Florida’s
history is thought to have _____ (14) at least thirty-eight people. Ten more are
still missing. Rescue teams and _____ (15) dogs worked through the night,
probing the _____ (16) for survivors.
The twisters, some with winds in excess of 400 kilometres per hour, sucked
people out of their homes, spinning them into the air. One teenager was blown
out of _____ (17) window and landed 45 metres away in a cow pasture _____
(18) lived to tell the tale.
A. cancelled
B. postponed
C. carried on
D. played
D- Reading comprehension
1. non-linear – (4 questions)
Maps, advertisement, charts, graphs,
articles, brochures, posters, notices,
television programmes, processes,
timetables etc.
NARRATIVE SPEECH
VARIOUS LETTERS
ARGUMENTATIVE
FORMATS/
TEXT
TYPES
PICTORIAL
RECOUNT
MAPS
PROCESS
DESCRIPTIVE
& PROCEDURES
PAST YEAR PMR QUESTIONS -
essays
2003 Which job is more important – doctor or soldier
( give the stand - opinion)
2004 A robbery – town map
2005 National day – report
2006 Camping – informal letter
2007 Story – bullock cart ( ending?)
2008 Safety measures in school - speech
2009 Activities – Old Folks’ Home - Article
2010 ?????
SECTION A
NARRATIVE (STORY)
- STUDY ALLTHE PICTURES AND NOTES
GIVEN
GET A MENTAL PICTURE OF THE STORY
- USE 5 WIVES & I HUSBAND
- LIST DOWN THE CONCRETE &
ABSTRACT POINTS
- INCLUDE A MORAL VALUE
* PROVIDE A TITLE IF ASKED
RECOUNT
- WRITE IN THE FIRST PERSON
- TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU SAW, DID,
HEARD, FELT, etc.
WRITE – INTRODUCTION, BODY &
CONCLUSION
FOLLOW THE SEQUENCE – EVENTS
INCLUDE SEQUENCE CONNECTORS
*PROVIDE A TITLE IF ASKED
INFORMAL LETTERS
- WRITTEN IN A FRIENDLY WAY
- WRITTEN TO FRIENDS & FAMILY
MEMBERS
- FOLLOW THE FORMAT IF POSSIBLE
- READ THE SITUATION GIVEN
Eg. First time writing….
Replying…….
Two in one….. (informal letter & process writing)
FORMAL LETTERS
FORMAL LANGUAGE IS USED.
MUST FOLLOW THE FORMAT
NO CONTRACTIONS
BE POLITE (LANGUAGE)
CORRECT PUNCTUATIONS
IDENTIFY THE PURPOSE OF WRITING…
-APPLYING FOR JOBS
-MAKING COMPLAINTS
-GETTING PERMISSION TO VISIT…..
GIVING OPINIONS
FIND OUT WHAT ISSUE IS BEING DISCUSSED
STUDY THE OPTIONS / CHOICES GIVEN
MAKE A STAND – WHOM DO YOU AGREE
WITH
GIVE REASONS
ADD POINTS OF YOUR OWN
STATE YOUR STAND AGAIN IN YOUR
CONCLUSION
REPORT (ACTIVITY)
READ & UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION
WRITE A TITLE
INTRO – 5 WIVES & I HUSBAND + AIM/S
REPORT THE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED
WRITE ABOUT WHAT YOU SAW, HEARD,DID, SMELT,
TASTED, FELT. Etc.
CONCLUSION – STATE WHETHER AIM/S –
ACHIEVED?
THANK THE PEOPLE INVOLVED
SIGNATURE / NAME/ POST
Must use past tense
REPORT – CASE STUDY
PROVIDE A TITLE
INTRO – 5 WIVES & 1 HUSBAND
- STATE THE PURPOSE /
- METHOD (INTERVIEW @
QUESTIONNAIRE)
BODY – FACT/S (accurate)+ REASON/S (reasonable)
- REASON/S + FACTS
CONCLUSIONS – PURPOSE -
ACHIEVED?
- STATE – AGREE / DISAGREE
WITH THE DATA (just highlight one
issue)
ARTICLES
WRITE A TITLE & UNDERLINE IT
READ THE QUESTIONS AND WRITE A
GENERAL INTRO ABOUT THE TOPIC
INTRODUCE THE POINTS AND
ELABORATE
USE LINKERS/ CONNECTORS
CONLUSION – SUM UP & GIVE ADVICE
DESCRIPTIONS
USE 5 WIVES 7 1 HUSBAND
WRITE – INTRO – BODY - CONCLUSION
WRITE ABOUT THE CONCRETE & ABSTRACT
THINGS
WRITE ABOUT WHAT YOU SAW, HEARD,DID,
SMELT, TASTED, FELT. Etc.
MUST USE ADJECTIVES
Eg- eye-catching scenery (beautiful)
- breath-taking view (wonderful)
- birds of rainbow colours (colourful)
- crystal-clear water ( clean)
- criss-crossing branches (unique)
PROCESS WRITING /
INSTRUCTIONS
STUDY THE NOTES AND UNDERSTAND THE
PROCESS / STEPS
USE SEQUENCE CONNECTORS
- FIRST, SECOND, NEXT, THEN, LATER,
AFTER THAT, NOW, BEFORE, AFTER,
FINALLY,
USE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE &
IMPERATIVES
CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS – EASY TO
UNDERSTAND
PICTORIAL MAPS
STUDY THE MAPS AND PICTURES
UNDERSTAND THE DIRECTIONS / ROUTE &
LOCATIONS
USE PREPOSITIONS
USE SEQUENCE CONNECTORS
USE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE AND
IMPERATIVES
IDENTIFY THE LANDMARKS (LEFT & RIGHT)
DIRECTIONS- CLEAR, ACCURATE, EASY TO
UNDERSTAND
SPEECH
INTRO –GREETING, INTRODUCE
YOURSELF, TOPIC
GENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE TOPIC
BODY – INTRODUCE THE POINTS –
ELABORATE THE POINTS
USE SALUTATION
CONCLUDE – GIVE ADVICE
THANKH YOU
MARKING CRITERIA FOR SECTION A –
GUIDED WRITING BAND DESCRIPTORS
BAND MARKS DESCRIPTORS
A 25 – 30 Task successfully fulfilled
EXCELLENT well-developed and well-
organised main ideas and supporting
details.
Language is accurate.
Varied sentence structures are
used effectively to convey
meaning.
Vocabulary is apt and widely
used.
Accurate used of mechanics of
writing.
Interest of the reader is aroused
and sustained.
MARKING CRITERIA FOR SECTION A –
GUIDED WRITING BAND DESCRIPTORS
BAND MARKS DESCRIPTORS
SECTION B
SUMMARY WRITING
PAST YEAR PMR QUESTIONS -
SUMMARY
2005 Advantages of television to our children
2010 ?????
MARKS FOR SUMMARY
WRITING
CONTENT (C) : 10
STYLE AND PRESENTATION (SP) : 5
15
For eg.
enhance family ties - point
tightening family ties – point not awarded
make new friends- point
meet new friends – point not awarded
Summary….
Collecting coins
CONTENT POINTS
C1 = occupy their (free) time
C2 = a form of relaxation
C3 = a) shows important landmarks and
symbols of a particular country
b) enriches one’s geographical and
historical knowledge
c) enriches one’s knowledge of a
country/countries
C4 = learn about important personalities
C5 = make new friends / widen our circle of
friends
C6 = enhance family ties
C7 = can sell the coins
C8 = proud owner of the rarest coins
SECTION C
LITERATURE
PAST YEAR PMR QUESTIONS -
literature
2005 One moral value – honesty / responsibility.
Give evidence
2006 Why you like or dislike the ending of the
story. Give reasons
2007 How two characters work together to obtain
success. Give evidence
2008 An incident that you think is important. Give
reasons- why it is important
2009 Write about a relationship between friends in
the story. Provide evidence.
2010 ?????
HOW TO SCORE…..
a) loyalty b) friendship
12. Based on one of the novels given,
write about an event and a lesson
that you have learnt from that event.
THANK YOU.
SEE YOU AGAIN.
ALL THE BEST!