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English Form 1 • 2 • 3 Chapter 2 Writing

PART 2 – NOTE EXPANSION

1. In the PT3 examination, Note Expansion appears in Part 2 of the Penulisan paper. You will be
given a visual organiser, pictures, or short notes. You have to write an essay given based on the
stimulus given in about 120 words.
2. The question is worth 20 marks. You are advised to spend approximately 35 minutes on this
question.
3. In order to score good marks for the essay, you should:

Chapter
2 i. read and understand the question
Chapter
- determine the type of composition you are required to write
- make sure you know the format
ii. develop and expand ideas
- plan your composition. Make sure that you write a good introduction
- use interesting phrases and organise your points well
iii. complete your writing within the given frame
- ensure that you allocate sufficient time to write and edit your essay
iv. write coherently
- make sure that your essay consists of an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion
- sentences must be logical and relate to each other

4. Note expansion consists of the following types of essays:

Formal Letters

Speeches and Talks Graphs and Charts

Articles Opinions

Types of
Essays
Reports Processes and
Procedures

Recounts
Recounts

Descriptions

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