2. INSTRUCTION & TIPS:
• Spend 30 minutes on this task.
• If pictures are included, study them carefully.
• Identify the main question: what the question
ask you to do
• Identify the type of essay you need to do:
formal/informal letter, story/narrative, report,
speech, etc.
3. • Always elaborate your points no matter how
short they are.
• Add extra information (your own ideas/ points
- not given in the question)
• Make sure you write NOT LESS THAN 120
WORDS.The more the better! BUT within the
time limit!!!
• THE MOST IMPORTANT PART = Write your
draft (will be explained later).
4. HOW TO WRITE YOUR COMPOSITION:
• INTRODUCTION
– Depending on the essay type, use correct format.
– State the MAIN REASON of your essay
– ONE paragraph only.
• BODY
– Include all the points given.
– Write ONE POINT IN ONE PARAGRAPH
5. • How to elaborate points??
– WH Questions [what, where, when, who, why,
how]
– Give examples where necessary.
• Add at least two more points that you can
think of, and elaborate as above.
• Write short, simple sentences. MAKE SURE
you understand what you write. If you do not,
rewrite them!
8. • What is a speech? Speeches are talks delivered in
public on formal and informal occasions.
• There are many types of speeches such as
'welcome speech', 'thank you speech' and
'farewell speech'. Besides, there are also
speeches on topics of interest and social issues.
• The PRESENT TENSE IS USUALLY USED when you
write out a speech.
9. • When writing your speech, you should
remember to:
• address your audience
• state the purpose of the speech
• use all the points given
• end your speech appropriately
10. • Introductory Paragraph:
1. address your audience
2. introduce yourself
3. state the purpose of your speech
• Final Paragraph
1. conclude appropriately e purpose of your
speech
11. Greet the audience
• A very good morning to our respected and
honourable principal, teachers and my fellow
friends.
12. Introduce yourself to the audience- (your name,
position held) & Introduce topic
• I am Amanda the president of English club.
Today, I would like to _________
• On this glorious morning, I, __________ am
going to give a talk on __________.
• First and foremost, I wish to thank the
Principal for allowing me to deliver a speech
today. The topic of my talk is ____________.
13. Purpose of speech
• The purpose of my talk today is to______
• In my speech, I am going to share with you
some tips on how ____________.
• This talk/speech is also an appropriate
introduction to our _________ begins today.
14. SAMPLE OF ENDING
• Before I step down from the rostrum, I would
like to…
• Dear teachers and students, thank you for
your attention. Let me end my speech by…
• I hope you have found my talk helpful. Thank
you for listening attentively.
• Thank you for lending me your ears.
15. LET US SEE THE EXAMPLE
Question:
You are the best student. You have been asked to
share your study methods with the Form 3 students
who are about to sit for PT3 examinations. Use the
following notes to help you write your speech:
- Prepare early for exams
- Don't do last minute studying
- Plan answers by doing outline of mind map
- Leave some time to check your answers
Based on the notes, write out your talk.
16. INTRODUCTION
• Good morning to the principal, teachers and
fellow students. I'm honored to stand here to
give a talk. As the best student in our school,
I have been asked to give a speech on Smart
Study Methods.
• The PT3 examination is just around
the corner. You will be stressed when the time
flies quickly. Actually, there are so many ways
to avoid from being stressful during exams.
17. CONTENT 1
• First and foremost, you must prepare early
for exams. This can be done by preparing
a timetable. You must balance
your time wisely because time is gold. It is
important to do revision after your
teacher had taught you something.
Remember, don't burn the midnight oil
because it can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle.
19. Sample sentence
• Next, you can plan your answers by doing
outline of mind maps. Mind map is a great way
for students to make notes on all of the
information they have learned. It also helps
students to note down only the most
important information using key words, and
then make connections between facts and
ideas visually. You will also be more organized.
20.
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22. GROUP TASK
• Each group needs to write one paragraph based on
the point given.
• Group 1 - Introduction
DO’s
• Group 2 - Study consistently
• Group 3 – Socialize and make friends
• Group 4 – Have a positive attitude’
Don’ts
• Group 5 – Study at the last minute
• Group 6 – Keep away from people
• Group 7 - Be negative-minded
• Group 8 - Closing
