PT3 ESSAY- DESCRIPTIVE

GUIDE TO WRITE A DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY

QUESTION
SECTION D
(40 marks)
(Time suggested : 45 minutes)
The picture below shows asnatch theft incident which
you witnessed while walking to school. Based on the
picture given, write about the incident for yourschool
magazine.

When writing about the incident, you should:

describe what happened
express what you felt
suggest ways to prevent snatch theft
write between 120 to 150 words.

TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE

1. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION CAREFULLY.
2. FIND THE KEY WORDS :The picture below shows asnatch theft incident which you witnessed while
walking to school. Based on the picture given, write about the incident for
yourschool magazine.

TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE

1. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION CAREFULLY.
2. FIND THE KEY WORDS :The picture below shows asnatch theft incident which you witnessed
while walking to school. Based on the picture given, write about the incident
for yourschool magazine.

TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE

3. IN YOUR ESSAY YOU NEED TO :- HOW THE SNATCH THEFT HAPPENED
- YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT THE INCIDENT
- TO PREVENT SNATCH THEFT
4. USE THE TECHNIQUE TO ARRANGE AND TO WRITE YOUR IDEAS/POINTS.

WRITE UP
Cases of snatch thefts are reported almost daily in our local dailies. In some
incidences innocent lives have been lost due this unspeakable act. I recently
was an __________ to this dastardly act. The __________ incident unfolded right in
front of my eyes as I was walking to school for my football practice last week.

Dastardly- Wicked and cruel.

WRITE UP
Cases of snatch thefts are reported almost daily in our local dailies. In some
incidences innocent lives have been lost due this unspeakable act. I recently
was an eye witness to this dastardly act. The horrifying incident unfolded
right in front of my eyes as I was walking to school for my football practice last
week.

WRITE UP
The football practice was scheduled at 8.00 in the morning. On that ________
morning, I decided to walk to school instead of taking the bus as I normally did.
As I was ________ along the brick pavement, my eyes caught Miss Siti, my
neighbour, standing on the opposite site of the road waiting to catch a bus to
work. She was ________ holding a big brown handbag in her hand. I waved to
her and she waved back to me with an __________ smile. I looked at my watch,
it was 7.oo a.m.
Gingerly- Showing great care or caution.

WRITE UP
The football practice was scheduled at 8.00 in the morning. On that fateful
morning, I decided to walk to school instead of taking the bus as I normally did.
As I was striding along the brick pavement, my eyes caught Miss Siti, my
neighbour, standing on the opposite site of the road waiting to catch a bus to
work. She was gingerly holding a big brown handbag in her hand.I waved to
her and she waved back to me with an angelic smile. I looked at my watch, it
was 7.oo a.m.

WRITE UP
As I strode past her, I saw two men on a motorbike riding slowly towards her.
Both were wearing full face helmets. I didn't give much thought about it and
just moved on. Suddenly, without warning, they zoomed past her snatching her
handbag in the process. Miss Siti fell down onto the pavement. She was
shocked but managed to scream for help. It all happened so fast.I gave chase
but the thieves managed to escape. They just sped off into the horizon.
Sped off into the horizon- Far from sight

WRITE UP
I quickly __________ to Miss Siti's aid. There was a look of bewilderment on her
pained face. I helped to check on her. Fortunately, only her hand and leg were
________ but overall she was alright. I immediately called and informed her
father about the incident. He drove there as fast as ____________ and took her
home. Later, they went to the police station to make a report. The _________
action of the snatch thieves just made me angry. At the same time, sad when I
thought about all the unfortunate victims who had ____________to them.

WRITE UP
I quickly dashed to Miss Siti's aid. There was a look of bewilderment on her pained face. I
helped to check on her. Fortunately, only her hand and leg were bruised but overall she
was alright. I immediately called and informed her father about the incident. He drove
there as fast as lightning and took her home. Later, they went to the police station to
make a report. The barbaric action of the snatch thieves just made me angry. At the same
time, sad when I thought about all the unfortunate victims who had fallen prey to them.
Barbaric- Brutal
Bewilderment- Confused
Fallen Prey- Became a victim

WRITE UP
In order to prevent from becoming a ___________ of snatch theft, people need
to be more careful. For example, when they are alone at a bus stop or walking
back home alone, alertness plays an important role in ensuring their safety. In
addition, the government should put up more ____________ so the streets and
____________ can be bright and safe for the public. Lastly, I strongly believe
police presence in and around housing areas would boost public __________
whereby their safety can be assured by the police.

WRITE UP
In order to prevent from becoming a victim of snatch theft, people need to be
more careful. For example, when they are alone at a bus stop or walking back
home alone, alertness plays an important role in ensuring their safety. In
addition, the government should put up more street lights so the streets and
dark alleys can be bright and safe for the public. Lastly, I strongly believe
police presence in and around housing areas would boost public confidence
whereby their safety can be assured by the police.