MEC Writing Question 2 November 2015
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This document outlines an analysis of a writing prompt asking students to disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success. It provides discussion points and outlines to structure arguments for this position. Key ideas presented include that academic success depends more on factors like family support, knowledgeable teachers, helpful friends, test-taking skills, stress management, and motivation rather than reading alone. Students are tasked with getting feedback on writing a sample body paragraph arguing this point and encouraged to read more.
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MEC Writing Question 2 November 2015
- 1. KOLEJ ISLAM SULTAN ALAM SHAH MEC NOVEMBER 2015 WRITING QUESTION 2
- 2. Discussion Outline REVIEW Analysing the stimulus Disagree – suggested main ideas
- 3. STIMULUS 60 MARKS There is a strong link between reading and academic success. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
- 4. KEY WORDS a strong link A strong connection, a significant factor reading Reading other than revising or studying or taking a glance at words Academic success Success in academic performance as seen in test and exam results
- 6. ANCHOR QUESTION Why do you _______ that _______________ _______________ _______________ ____?
- 7. ANCHOR QUESTION Why do you disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success?
- 8. Basic Concepts THERE IS NO LINK OR A WEAK LINK BETWEEN READING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS Responses must mention both keywords DISAGREE Why do you disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success?
- 9. Why do you disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success? I disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success because reading ……… OR I disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success because academic success ………
- 10. TOPIC SENTENCES Why do you disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success? First, I disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success because ……… Second, I disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success because ……… Third, I disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success because ………
- 11. Other factors Parents Family Teachers Friends Why do you disagree that there is a strong link between reading and academic success? Academic success Excellent results in exams/tests Good grades Top ranks Reading
- 12. ACADEMIC SUCCESS FAMILY MORAL SUPPORT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TEACHERS SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION FRIENDS COOPERATION COMPETITION
- 13. THERE IS NO LINK/ A WEAK LINK BETWEEN READING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS 1. ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS ON FAMILY Supportive family members are a strong link to academic success 2. ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS ON TEACHERS Knowledgeable and skillful teachers are a strong link to academic success 3. ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS ON FRIENDS Helpful friends and higher- ranking friends are a strong link to academic success
- 14. 1. ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS ON FAMILY E1 – What is the link between family and academic success? E2 – How does this link compared to reading? Moral support : inspiration – aspiration – advice Financial support : tuition – extra books – seminars – brain food – conducive learning area Reading : individual activities – one-way communication - forced Family : they want the best for us – motivators – out of love – two-way communication
- 15. 2. ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS ON TEACHERS E1 – What is the link between teachers and academic success? E2 – How does this link compared to reading? Knowledge and info : input – content – skills – exam preparation – academic progress and targets Reading : one-way communication – no feedback – needs time for clarification Teachers : two-way communication – identify strengths and weaknesses – personal assistance
- 16. 3. ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS ON FRIENDS E1 – What is the link between friends and academic success? E2 – How does this link compared to reading? Helpful friends : study + revise together – share notes - cooperation Higher-ranking friends : role models – competition Reading : solitary activity – not always fun Friends : two-way communication – enjoyable – peer activities
- 17. THERE IS NO LINK/ A WEAK LINK BETWEEN READING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS 1. ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS ON TEST-TAKING SKILLS Good test-taking skills are important for academic success 2. ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT Good stress- management skills are important for academic success 3. ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEPENDS ON MOTIVATION Clear motivation is important for academic success
- 18. YOUR TASKS 1. Get your essay marked in a clinical session 2. Try and write one body paragraph using the suggested ideas. 3. Get your teacher to mark that body paragraph. 4. Read more!
- 19. ETR 175/300 MUET SESSION 2 YEAR 2020
- 20. Slides by Nur Azlin binti Zainalaludin 12|01|2020