WRITING MODULE SPM 2023

PART 2

Question 2
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You have been attending online classes lately. You have been asked to
share your opinion in the schoolmagazine.
INTRO
In your essay, you should write about: # General Statement
 Why online study is important # Definition
# Rhetorical Question
 What are the problems that you face
# Thesis Statement
 How to make it more effective.
Attending online classes has become a norm ever since the pandemic
started. The education system haschanged drastically whereby e-learning has
taken by storm remotely on digital platforms.

Online study is crucial because teachers and students are unable to meet
up for face-to-face classes. With online education, it gathers teachers and students
PARAGRAPHS together at the comfort of their own homes. This is vital toensure the continuation
(P.E.E.MINI C)
of knowledge during their students’ teenage life.
# POINT

#ELABORATION
Unfortunately, there is another side of ugly stories to online classes. The
# EXAMPLES casual home environment and inconsistent classes held increase distraction
# MINI levels. The low Internet connectivity is also another headache for many who stay
CONCLUSION remotely in rural areas.

To be more effective, online classes should be more organised and there must be
a controlling party to evaluate the students’ performance. Besides that, the
government should provide free cellular roaming services to rural students. Frankly,
online learning will be here to stay for a period of time and improvement should always
be on the checklist to ensure education is not being neglected.
(175 words)

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reminded to write within theword count as stated in the question. As a suggestion,
you can summarise this essay during your practice)
POWERFUL WORDS POWERFUL PHRASES
Norm : something usual, normal Has taken by storm
Drastically : a lot, exceptionally Comfort of their own home
Crucial : vital, important There is another side of ugly stories
Rural : outskirt, countryside Will be here to stay for a period of time
Evaluate : assess, judge Always be on the checklist
Neglected : abandoned, ignored
 Question 2
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You are one of the editors of your school website. Your teacher has asked you to
write about how to stayhealthy during the Movement Control Order (MCO). In
your essay, you should write about :

In your essay, you should write about:

 Why exercise is important
 How to eat healthily at home
 What are the activities that can be done at home

The Movement Control Order (MCO) caused us to be confined within our house
for a long time in 2021.Hence, one has to keep oneself busy and healthy at home.

When someone is being confined at home for a long time, exercise plays an
important part in daily life to keep our mental and physical health in a good state. When
we exercise, it can promote blood circulation and build our immune systems.

Eating healthily at home is also crucial. Plant some organic vegetables and drink
more water. Try to avoid “instant noodles” or canned food. I know it is convenient to
eat packaged food such as savoury snacks but it is best to cook some simple meal.
Always remember, “we are what we eat.”

Other recommended activities that can be done at home are maintaining a social
connection and cleaning the house. Instead of texting, pick up the phone and call
someone to chat. Besides that, cleaning the house and getting it more organised can
provide a sense of satisfaction.

In short, we have to ensure that our health is in check during the MCO at all times.
Health is wealth.

(193 words)

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write within theword count as stated in the question. As a suggestion, you can summarise
this essay during your practice)
POWERFUL WORDS POWERFUL POWERFUL
PHRASES IDIOMS OR
PROVERBS
Confined : keep someone within a In a good state We are what we eat
certain limit of space over a period
of time.
Savoury snacks : salty, spicy Maintaining a Health is wealth
and refreshing food eaten social connection
between meals.
Our health is in
check
Question 2
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You classmates have been discussing about helping out at home during the MCO
and your teacher askedyou to write an essay about the chores at home.

In your essay, you should write about:

 Who normally does the chores?
 What chores do you do during that time?
 Reasons you should help out during household chores

The movement order as circuit breaker has put most of us with lots of free time
at home. However, most parents who are forced to work from home seem to have
more house chores to do. They need to cook and look after the children indoor.

Normally, most of our house chores are done during weekends. All family
members come hand-in-hand to ensure everything is in place, like washing clothes,
sweeping the floor and wiping the tables. During weekdays, mother will be busier
cooking for us. However,we help her to wash the plates.

During MCO, our chores are slightly different. Since my youngest sibling could not
go to the babysitter’s house, we have to rotate and look after her. Furthermore, I have
to guide my younger brother who is studying in the primary school on his studies .

The reasons for me to help out are I have to learn to be responsible and reinforce
respect from my siblings. It does help in my life skills, especially changing diapers and
teaching my brother. During those times, it is vital to help each other. It is in line with
the proverbs “Charity begins at home” and “Blood is thicker than water.”

(182 words)

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reminded to write within theword count as stated in the question. As a suggestion,
you can summarise this essay during your practice)
POWERFUL WORDS POWERFUL POWERFUL
PHRASES PROVERBS
Circuit breaker : tight set of Hand-in-hand Charity begins at
restrictions designed to reverse the home
tide of the epidemic and bring
number of cases down
Blood is thicker
than water
Question 2
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You have been discussing about online gaming addiction. You teacher has asked you to
write an essay aboutit.

In your essay, you should write about:

 The causes of online gaming addiction
 Reasons why online gaming addiction is bad
 Suggestions to overcome this matter.

In this modern era, online gaming addiction has become one of the keys to
deteriorating education among teenagers and small children. Online games can be
entertaining but they can cause serious problems that cannot be mended when
addiction sets in.

The main cause of online gaming addiction is when a game is designed to enable
players from a circle of friends to play together. Video game designers create
challenging games for you to keep playing and to reach higher level. The satisfaction
triggers the release of dopamine in our brain, reinforcing behavior to keep playing.

Once it becomes an addiction, teenagers will not be able to control themselves. It

will affect their emotional development as well as their academic progress. If it gets
worse, teenagers may show signs of aggressiveness and anti-social behavior.

I suggest that teenagers choose games with physical activity and include the family
to overcome this matter.You can play chess or a card game in the living room rather
than letting children stay online within their rooms. If not, limit their time on electronic
devices.

(181 words)

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reminded to write within theword count as stated in the question. As a suggestion,
you can summarise this essay during your practice)
POWERFUL WORDS POWERFUL PHRASES
Triggers : cause to function One of the keys to
Emotional development : the progress of Deteriorating education
expression and feelings from birth
Academic progress : advancement in That cannot be mended
studies
Aggressiveness : ready or likely to confront When addiction sets in
or attack
Question 2
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Your class has been discussing about electronic gadgets for online learning and you
are asked to write anessay about the best electronic gadget for online learning:

In your essay, you should write about:

 An electronic gadget you prefer
 Reasons for your choice
 Applications you frequently use for online learning.

In this age of technology, electronic gadgets for online learning have found their
importance in the classroom. Coupled with the pandemic, it has become a norm
to have online classes. I can foresee the future where physical classes and online
learning will commence together to create a better learning environment.

Undoubtedly, a laptop is the best electronic gadget for online learning. When it
is powered with Internet,laptop can do wonders with it. Students can browse for
information, type document files, share knowledge and get in touch with educators
at any point of time.

A laptop is my preferred electronic gadget because it is light and convenient to

be taken anywhere. If a location does not have Internet connectivity, I can take my
laptop to the library or any place with better access to Internet. Besides that, for
presentation purposes, a laptop will perform the job, either it is connected to
projector or show the materials directly on screen to others.

The applications that I frequently use for online learning are “Zoom Meeting” and
“Google Meet”. They are easy to operate and have many functionalities. Most
importantly, they are free to use.

In short, we should adapt ourselves into online learning and it is important to

choose the best electronic gadget to complement with the learning. Like the saying
goes, “it takes two to tango”.

(230 words)
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reminded to write within theword count as stated in the question. As a suggestion,
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POWERFUL POWERFUL POWERFUL POWERFUL
WORDS PHRASES PROVERBS CONNECTORS
Complement :
In this age of It takes two to Coupled with the
contribute extra
technology tango pandemic
features
Can do
wonders with Undoubtedly
it
Question 2
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Your class has been talking about local and foreign holiday destinations. Your
teacher has asked you towrite an essay about your ideal local holiday destination.

In your essay, you should write about:

 Your ideal local holiday destination.
 What are your reasons of your choice
 How would you spend your holiday on a budget.

My ideal local holiday destination would be a place where I can have everything
in one location. Locally,there is a place which is frequented by many holidaymakers.
The place is Genting Highlands.

There are a few reasons for my choice. Firstly, the place is cool and the air is fresh.
I personally like cold over hot weather. Secondly, the place has the latest restaurants in
town, namely “Five Guys” and “Burger & Lobster”. Besides that, the latest theme park
called “Genting Skyworlds” is my favourite latest attraction. I was there early January
and the park was open partly to showcase the place. I took the “Global Defender” ride
and it was world class. My heart was pumping non-stop and people watching us could
hear our hysterical screams throughout the ride.

Sometimes, holidays could be expensive and it is very important to plan and spend
wisely within a budget. In order to do that, we need to check with a few sources to get
the best deal. Moreover, we need to stay on top of our spending.
(176 words)
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write within the word count as stated in the question. As a suggestion, you can
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POWERFUL WORDS POWERFUL POWERFUL
PHRASES CONNECTORS
Is frequented by many
Showcase : display, exhibit In order to do that
holidaymakers
World class : standards
My heart was
that meet the best of the
pumping non-stop
world
People watching us
could hear our
hysterical screams
To stay on top of our
spending
Question 2
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or on a separate answersheet of foolscap paper.

Your class has been planning to do a charity project and your teacher has asked you
to write an essay about the charity project.

In your essay, you should write about:

 What charity project you plan to do
 Where do you want to carry out the project
 Reasons for your choice

Charity breaks rocks and melts hearts. It is a quote full of implicit meanings. Amidst
the pandemic, we witness a few other disasters such as flash floods, freak storms and
accidents. During these trying times, we must raise awareness of the issues and assist
them.

I plan to initiate a charity project for flood victims. Losing a home to flooding is
unbearable. Victims need moral support and the necessities to brave through these
difficult times. I hope to provide moral support by offering advice and collecting food
and clothing for those affected. Besides that, I will write letters to organisations to ask
for financial aid.

I will target my efforts on areas that are prone to flood. Low-lying areas will be
my primary target to carry out the projects. I will set up a social media platform to
enable people who have flood concerns to discuss mitigation methods for the
government.

The reasons for my choice are that the latest flood issue has caused a lot of
people to be traumatised and unable to continue with their normal lives. I hope that
my little help can bring a big difference to them.

(192 words)

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reminded to write within theword count as stated in the question. As a suggestion,
you can summarise this essay during your practice)
POWERFUL WORDS POWERFUL POWERFUL
PHRASES PROVERBS
Charity breaks rocks
Initiate : start a process Primary target
and melts hearts
Unbearable : not able to
be endured or tolerated
Mitigation : action to reduce
the severity or seriousness
Prone : likely to happen
Low-lying : areas at low
altitude above sea level
Traumatised : subject to
lasting shock due to
disturbing experience
Question 2
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You have been discussing about the benefits of drinking water. You have been asked
to share your opinionin the school magazine.

In your essay, you should write about:

 Importance of water
 The health benefits of consuming water
 An indicator you need water

Water, or scientifically known as H2O, is important to our life. Do you know that
about 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water? Whereas in a human body, up
to 60% of an adult body consists of water. These statistics show us how important water
is to us. We need water to drink and plants need water for photosynthesis.

Drinking water has many health benefits. First and foremost, it regulates the
temperature in our body. Furthermore, it helps to flush out unwanted toxins and
aids in digestion. According to the experts, besides sustaining life, water can
improve mood and promote healthy skin.

There are many indicators that signal our body’s need for water. First, thirst is the
most obvious reason. Besides that, when someone has cracks on lips and urine turns
dark, it indicates that someone is lacking water. In a more serious note, one can feel
dizzy and become constipated if dehydration occurs.

No doubt water is of great importance to us. Hence, we need to ensure sufficient

liquid is always maintained in our body.

(183 words)

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POWERFUL CONNECTORS POWERFUL STATISTICS
Do you know that about 71% of the Earth’s
surface is covered with water? Whereas in
First and foremost
a human body, up to 60% of an adult body
consists of water.
According to the experts
There are many indicators that
In a more serious note
Question 2
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Your class has been discussing about taking a gap year or starting university straight
away. Your teacher hasasked you to write an essay about which one is better.

In your essay, you should write about:

 Is going straight into university a better idea?
 Experience during gap year
 Benefits taking a gap year

In my opinion, taking a gap year is definitely my choice. I completed my STPM in

2017 and I decided to take a break before going to university, which was against my
parents’ will. It was a tough decision but I did not regret it.

Many of my friends went straight into university because they wanted to complete
their studies as early as possible. They do not want to waste time loitering around. Since
they are in the mood to study, the option to continue university is very much advisable.

However, I took a gap year because I needed a deserving break and I wished to
travel to all the thirteen states in Malaysia. From my experience, I learned about
different cultures and mixed with different races. One of the best experiences was when
I celebrated festivals with them during my stay. At the end of the gap year, I work for a
short stint in a retail shop to earn extra money.

The benefit of taking a gap year is I could earn money for my university and gain
life experiences with the people around me. In my opinion, I treasure my gap year a lot
because it gives me insights into life and how I can contribute to society later.

(212 words)

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POWERFUL WORDS POWERFUL PHRASES
Tough decision : difficult choice Short stint
Loiter : stand and wait around Insights into life
without apparent purpose
Deserving break : worthy rest
 Question 2
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You have been discussing what they use the Internet for and your teacher has asked
you to write on an essayabout the importance of the Internet to students.

In your essay, you should write about:

 How the Internet is important
 Reasons for your choice
 When you usually use the Internet.

Do you know when did the Internet age start in Malaysia? It started in 1995.
JARING was the first Malaysia’s Internet service provider. Since then, it has grown and
now, it is a necessity in most of our life. It opens a new world for many people,
especially students.

Internet has made sharing and exchanging of ideas in the speed of light. No
matter how far the people are apart, messages, pictures and videos can be shared
within seconds. The Internet is especially important to students during the pandemic
for learning.

The reasons for my choice are Internet brings massive changes to education as it
provides educational resources and enabling interactive learning. Real-time
communication is made possible with 5G connectivity where students no longer have
to wait for the next class to clear any doubts from the teachers.

I usually use the Internet when I am back home. I hook up to the Internet via my
computer as it is more stable and the screen is larger than mobile gadgets. No doubt,
Internet has transformed the world and getting us connected, like Stephen Hawking’s
quote “We are all now connected by the Internet, like neurons in a giant brain.”
(183 words)

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POWERFUL PHRASES POWERFUL QUOTES POWERFUL
STATISTICS
Stephen Hawking’s quote
“We are all now
It is a necessity in most of our Internet age started in
connected by the
life 1995
Internet, like neurons in a
giant brain”
In the speed of light
Brings massive changes to
education
Clear any doubt
Question 2
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You and your classmate have been discussing the pros and cons of online shopping.
Your teacher has askedyou to write an essay on how to make the most of online
shopping. .

In your essay, you should write about:

 The advantages of online shopping
 The disadvantages of online shopping
 The tips for making the most out of online shopping.

Online shopping has been gaining popularity amid the pandemic in our country.
Sales volume has increased by folds and there is no sign of diminishing. According to
the statistics, Malaysia’s e-commerce income soared 17 percent in the third quarter of
2021.

Many people start to purchase various items via different platforms which are
easy to download and use.The better price deals are clearly a crowd puller, with
vouchers and credit card special discount deals. Besides that, there is no sales
pressure from salesperson at malls.

However, the risk of fraud is high. There will be shipping problems and delays
which are unavoidable. In many opinions that I came across, the most obvious
disadvantages are users spending too much time online and setting a negative
environmental impact on packaging and gas.

Despite all the above, online shopping will be around for many years. Some of
the tips for making the most out of it are making sure we purchase only what we
want and do not fall on deals which are too good to be true.

(177 words)

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POWERFUL POWERFUL POWERFUL POWERFUL
WORDS PHRASES CONNECTORS STATISTICS
According to the
statistics,
Has been gaining Malaysia’s e-
Fraud : wrongful or In my opinion that
popularity amid commerce income
criminal lies I come across
the pandemic soared 17 percent
in the third quarter
of 2021.
Increased by
Unavoidable : folds and
not able to be there is no
prevented sign of
diminishing
A crowd
puller