Upsr workshop 2015 (target lulus baik )

UPSR 2015
ENGLISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP
1. SCORING AND ALLOCATION OF MARKS
2. COMMON WEAKNESSES AMONG UPSR
CANDIDATES
3. PRACTICE AND DISCUSSION
faraharu@gmail.com, 2015

1. SCORING AND ALLOCATION OF
MARKS
PAPER 1
1. Type of questions OBJECTIVE
2. Type of items MUTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ)
3. Total marks 40
4. Duration 50 minutes
PAPER 2
1. SECTION A/Q1 SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION
2. 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. Such combination of sentence structures (simple and compound) will be
awarded better marks.
Quick tips!
TARGET SCORE:
18/40(MIN)

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,
similes or interesting expression ).
COMMON WEAKNESSES AMONG
UPSR CANDIDATES

Practice 1 ( paper 1)
• MCQ : 20 questions (Q1-20)
• Duration : 15 minutes

Answers (and discussion)
1. B 11.C
2. C 12.A
3. B 13.B
4. A 14.D
5 B 15.B
6. B 16.A
7. D 17.B
8. B 18.C
9. B 19.C
10. A 20. D
What is your score for
today? Which question that
you have got wrong? Let’s
discuss.

Practice 2 (Paper 2)
SECTION A /Q1
PREP TALK, TIPS AND PRACTICE ON HOW TO SCORE
SECTION A: SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION
Target Score
(BAND ST:5,6)

What to do?
•STEPS:
•1. Circle the people
•2. Label the verbs (action) and adjectives
running
walkingstanding
lifting
carrying
strong
pretty
young active
kind

1. The strong man is lifting the sofa.
2. A pretty woman is carrying two bags.
3. The young man is standing.
4. A kind man is running.
5. The active boy is walking.
Simple
structures/
sentences
1. The strong man is lifting the sofa and is holding it.
2. A pretty woman is carrying two bags and is smiling.
3. The young man is standing and is pulling a big box.
4. A kind man is running and is looking happy.
5. The active boy is walking and is carrying a lot of things.
Compound
structures/
sentences

So, we have simple and compound
sentences.
To get a better score, you need a
combination of these 2-structures!
Target
Score:
Satisfactory
(ST-05. ST-
06)

1. The strong man is lifting the sofa
2. A pretty woman is carrying two bags and is smiling.
3. The young man is standing
4. A kind man is running and is looking happy.
.
5. The active boy is walking and is carrying a lot of things
Simple
Compound
Simple
Compound
Compound
These 5-sentences are
a combination of
simple and compound
structuresfaraharu@gmail.com, 2015

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
3
walking
sitting
chatting
reading
sleeping
Add in these adjectives in the sentences…
-noisy -big and clean
- tired - hardworking
-responsible

1. A hardworking girl is reading a book.
2. The four noisy boys are chatting.
3. The boy wearing a tie is walking in the big and clean classroom.
4. A pretty girl is sitting on a chair.
5. Two tired boys are sleeping soundly.
simple
simple
compound
simple
simple

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 good for
me. It is very interesting. Besides, cycling is a good
hobby. I like cycling with my friends. It is fun and
exciting. Next, I can cycle in the evening. It is a good
exercise. Lastly, I can wear a helemet. It is blue and I
like it very much.
Based on the above reasons, I think cycling is
the perfect choice for me.
Main Idea
Supporting idea
Target
Score: ST03

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 good for
me. It is very interesting. Besides, cycling is a good
hobby. I like cycling with my friends. It is fun and
exciting. Next, I can cycle in the evening. It is a good
exercise. Lastly, I can wear a helemet. It is blue and I
like it very much.
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
What do
you think
about this
essay?
Well, I think
it is …
because it
has…
ST-07

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?

UPSR 2008, SECTION C
What do
you think
about this
essay?
Well, I think
it is …
because it
has…
ST-07

WHAT TYPES OF ERRORS THAT PUPILS
ALWAYS MAKE IN THEIR ESSAY?
LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THIS SAMPLE.
There’s a lot of errors made.
Can you tell me what types of
errors in this essay?

Best of luck for UPSR 2015!
That’s all for today.
Well done on your
good work!
Keep it up!

Upsr workshop 2015 (target lulus baik )

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