When SPM 1119/2 students read and compare three different stories based on the same exam question, they gain valuable insight into the diverse ways a single prompt can be interpreted. They may also evaluate whether each story has successfully fulfilled all the tasks. No doubt, each story may approach the theme, characters, or setting differently, showcasing a range of creativity and narrative techniques. This exposure helps students understand that there is no one “correct” w

Writing complex sentence structures in narrative essays in SPM 1119/2 is crucial for enhancing depth, clarity, and sophistication. As far as I am concerned, complex sentences would allow SPM 1119/2 candidates to express multiple ideas within a single sentence, showing relationships such as cause and effect, contrast, or time. This not only improves the logical flow of the narrative but also helps convey nuanced emotions and motivations of characters. For ESL learners, masteri

Modelling the use of cohesive devices is essential for ESL writers learning to craft effective narrative essays. Would you concur with me? Cohesive devices such as conjunctions, transitional phrases, and pronouns help link ideas smoothly, guiding readers through the story’s progression. For the SPM 1119/2 candidates who prefer to write a story in Part 3 of the SPM 1119/2 paper, these tools may not come intuitively, so explicit modelling by English Language teachers does provi

Image credit to: https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/36060490-group-of-teenagers-high-school-students-hug-and-laugh-enjoy-being-friends-with-peers-and-classmates-team-of-happy-teenagers-looking-at-screen-for-advertising-educational-services No doubt, at certain times or learning stage, students must work on their own. However, teachers cannot deny the fact that students also enjoy working with their friends in class. What kind of practical peer-learning and collaborative acti

Image credit to: https://stock.adobe.com/my/search?k=thinking+funny Reading and analysing model essays is indeed an alternative way in helping SPM 1119/2 candidates improve their writing as well as enhance their writing quality in line with the assessment criteria for writing. Using the three model articles below, here are some practical activities which ESL teachers can implement in their writing classrooms. 1. Peer Review Carousel Students read and examine the essays in sma

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