The document outlines the format and components of the writing paper for the UPSR examination in Malaysia beginning in 2016. It describes three sections - Section A involves transferring information between different text types in 5 blanks worth 10 marks total. Section B involves giving opinions on a stimulus with elaboration in paragraph form worth 15 marks total. Section C involves writing different text types such as stories or descriptions with guidance in paragraph form worth 25 marks total. The writing paper assesses pupils' ability to write a variety of texts with guidance.

1. PENATARAN
FORMAT INSTRUMEN
PENTAKSIRAN
BAGI PEPERIKSAAN
UJIAN PENCAPAIAN SEKOLAH
RENDAH (UPSR) MULAI TAHUN
2016

2. WRITING
PAPER

3. Section Item Type Marks
A Information Transfer 10
B Giving Opinion 15
C Writing 25
Total 50
Components of Writing Paper

4. SECTION A
Information transfer
Transfer of information from one text to another
 Non linear to linear
 Linear to non linear
 Linear to linear
 Non linear to non linear
* LS - 3.2.1 Able to transfer information with guidance to
complete: a) linear texts
b) non linear texts

5.  5 blanks
 10 marks
 Analytical
 Word and phrase level
 Content and language function
needed

6. Possible text type
Letters
Notes
Emails
Notice
Postcard
Message

7. Invitation card
Brochure/ pamphlet/ ads/ flyer
Tables
Schedules
Programmes
Thinking maps
List
Dialogue

8. Passage
Recipe/ menu
Any other possible text

9. SECTION B
Giving Opinion
Giving opinions for a range of purposes.
Giving opinions based on given stimulus
with elaboration.
Opinions- suggestions, ideas, reasons,
comments etc.
Listing

10. Guided writing
15 marks
Paragraph form
50 – 80 words
Analytical and holistic

11. SECTION C
Writing
Assessment Objective:
Pupils are able to write a variety of texts
with guidance.

12.  Composite picture with helping notes
 Series of pictures with helping notes
 Descriptions with helping word
• refer to learning standards in DSKP
• 3.2.2 Able to write with guidance
a) Stories
b) description
Possible Item Types

13. Guided writing
25 marks
Paragraph form (80-100 words)
Holistic
Fulfill the rubrics

14. Thank you