UPSR WRITING TIPS AND MODEL ANSWERS

English Paper 2 - Format

Paper 2 comprises three sections, Section A, Section B and Section C.
Section A : Sentence Construction
(Based on the given words and graphic)
(10 marks)
- Pupils construct sentences based on the composite picture.
- Construct 5 sentences about the picture.
- Pupils should be creative and possessed good thinking skills.
- Must show variety of sentences (Simple sentence, Compound sentence and
sentence) in order to score high marks.
- Pupils must have a good command of the language, minimal grammatical,
punctuation errors.

Complex
spelling and

Section B : Information Transfer

(2a - 10 marks)
(2b - 5 marks)
- Pupils are required to read and understand the information in the notes.
- Transfer will be at word or phrase level.
- Pupils are required to transfer the information correctly in the answer's table provided.
- Strictly marking.
- Pupils should avoid any spelling and punctuations mistakes when transferring the
information.
- Provide good reasons for the choice made.
- Pupils must have a good command of the language, minimal grammatical, spelling and
punctuation errors.
Section C : Note Expansion
(15 marks)
- This question requires a pupil to study carefully the pictures based on a theme. A set of
words are also given with each pictures.
- Pupils are encouraged to make one, two or more sentences depending on their
proficiency.
- Write in paragraphs with an introduction and a suitable ending.
- Pupils must have a good command of the language, minimal grammatical, spelling and
punctuation errors.
- Pupils should possess good writing skills, construct interesting essay, able to use idiom or
simile (sometimes), adjectives, adverbs and use variety of sentences in order to score high
marks.
- Grammar is essential as marks are given based on the sentences that are well
constructed.

Section B - Question 2

ORANGE JUICE
Give reasons:
Aluminum tin : light and easy to put in the bag , easy to open , recycle , make a pencil holder
300ml. : enough for me
RM1.30 : reasonable, affordable, have enough money in my purse/wallet to buy two tins.
Fresh orange and sugar : refreshing drink,
Favourite flavour , orange contains vitamin C good for health

Sample answer:
I would choose orange juice because it is my favourite drink. It contains vitamin C so, it is good

for health. It is a nutritious and refreshing drink. It could quench my thirst. The price is RM1.30
which is reasonable and affordable. I have enough money to buy it. It is packed in aluminium tin
which is light and easy to take to picnics or schools. It is very easy to open and it could be
recycled.

CAMPING
Give reasons:
Cost: RM90.00, reasonable and I don't mind spending it for a great experience.
My father would not mind paying it since I'm the apple of his eyes.
Activities - interesting, challenging and exciting.
- love singing - take part in the competition.
Accommodation: tent

never stay in a tent - great and wonderful experience

Sample answer:
I would choose camping because I love outdoor activity. The cost is RM90.00. It is reasonable
and I don't mind spending it for a great experience. Besides, my father would not mind paying it
since I'm the apple of his eyes. The activities are campfire and singing competition. They are
interesting, challenging and exciting. I love singing ,so I could take part in the competition. I
have never stay in a tent so, it would be a great and wonderful experience for me.
Section A - Question 1

1. The sun is rising and shines brightly.

2. The children are playing the hoops happily.
3. There are two women sitting on the bench and they are talking to each other.
4. The boy, who is wearing jersey number ten, is running after the ball in the park.
5. A man is riding his bicycle and he is waving to the women.

Simple sentences:
1. The boys are playing football at the field.
2. There are two ladies sitting on the bench under the tree.
3. Two girls are playing happily near the flower bush.
4. The sun shines brightly.
5. The boy is cycling his bicycle.

1. The pupils are in the laboratory to carry out an experiment.

2. The pupils are learning a new Science experiment and they are referring to their textbooks.
3. The teacher is explaining the steps and the pupils are listening to him attentively.
4. The bunsen burner is on the table and there is a glass beaker on it.
5. The teacher is standing in front of the pupils while the pupils are sitting on the stools.

Simple sentences:
1. The pupils are in the Science laboratory.
2. The teacher is teaching the pupils.
3. The pupils listen to the teacher.

4. There is a bunsen burner on the table.

5. The pupils are sitting on the stools.

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SECTION A
[10 marks]
[ Time suggested : 15 minutes ]

Write five sentences about the situation in the picture below. You may use the words in the boxes to help
you.
Tulis lima ayat tentang situasi dalam gambar di bawah. Kamu boleh menggunakan perkataan-perkataan
di dalam kotak untuk membantu kamu.

drying

wet

clothesline

rinsing

clothes

helping

water

well

pail

washing

VERBS THAT CAN BE USED for SECTION A

BASIC VERBS
( KATAKERJA ASAS )

MAIN VERBS
(GIVEN)
( KATAKERJA UTAMA )

XTRA VERBS
KATAKERJA
TAMBAHAN

standing

EXAMPLE : drying

EXAMPLE :

sitting

EXAMPLE : rinsing

EXAMPLE :

wearing

EXAMPLE : helping

holding

EXAMPLE : washing

is/are + at, near, beside

EXAMPLE :

V
V

is
V1

drying
V2

1.

The girl is drying the clothes.

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

V3
the
clothes

________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

V2

V1

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

V3

________________________________________________________________________

BASI 3. _________________________________________________________________
MAI
C
N
_____________________________________________________________________
V2 V1
V1
V2
_____________________________________________________________________
and

V V
V3

he,
she,

_____________________________________________________________________

V3

BASI 4. _________________________________________________________________
MAI
C
N

V, V

V1
who

V2 V1

V3

V2

V3

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

BASI 5. ______________________________________________
MAI
EXTR
C
N
A
V1
V2
V1
V2 _________________________________________________
V1
V2
and
_________________________________________________
who
he,
_________________________________________________
V3
V3
she,
V3

V, V V
1. is seen
2. could be seen

3. While
4. Whilst
5. Using
6. With
PLACEMENT of ADVERBS
Observe the following sentence.
The girl is drawing the picture of a mountain in the Art room beautifully.

USE of ADJECTIVES
Observe the following sentence.
The handsome farmer is climbing the coconut tree.

SEQUENCE of VERBS
Observe the following sentence.
The girl who is helping her mother is standing next to her.
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SECTION B
[15 marks]
[ Time suggested : 25 minutes ]

Study the pictures and information given below carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.
You are advised to spend about 25 minutes on this question.
Teliti gambar-gambar dan maklumat yang diberikan di bawah. Kemudian jawab soalan-soalan
yang berikut. Kamu dinasihati supaya mengambil masa 25 minit untuk menjawab soalan ini.
FLOWERS EXHIBITION

1st August 2012

Persada Johor
9.30 a.m. 8.00 p.m.
Free admission
Free a bouquet of roses for
the first 10 visitors
BUTTERFLY EXHIBITION

30th July 2012

Botanical Garden
11.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m.
RM4 for adults and free for
children below 12 years old
Buy live butterflies with 10%
discount
COIN EXHIBITION

31st July 2012

Hotel Selesa
10.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m.
Free admission
Free coin album for the first
10 visitors

BEGINNING
I would choose ___________________________________ because ______________________________
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CONTENT
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ENDING
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SECTION C
[15 marks]
[ Time suggested : 35 minutes ]

Write a story based on the pictures below. You may use the words given to help you. Write your answer in
the space provided.
Tulis sebuah cerita berdasarkan gambar-gambar di bawah. Kamu boleh menggunakan perkataanperkataan yang diberikan untuk membantu kamu. Tulis jawapan kamu di ruang yang disediakan.

C.
LIST SUITABLE SIMILES, IDIOMS AND WHATNOT THAT YOU PLAN
TO USE.

SIMILES

COLLECTIVE NOUNS

IDIOMS

6
7

D.

CREATING SHORT MEANINGFUL PHRASES

Clean Up
Day

busy

cleaning

classroom

compound

E.

DRAFT

1.
2.
3.

F.

FINAL

Tips & strategies answering English Language Paper (UPSR ) PAPER 2

QUESTION 1

Study the picture carefully.

Get to know where it taken place.
Write in BM if you know the meaning of the words.
List down all the subject ( people , animal ) , verbs , noun ( things , etc).
Make sure the subject is relevant to the verbs.
You also can circle the verbs.
Start construct your sentences.
Check tenses , spelling , punctuation.
Example :
Subject

verbs

nouns (things)

Father
Mother
Boy
Girl

drinking
putting
watching
eating
sitting

food & drinks

mat
tree
park
shoes
plate
glass

Adjectives : beautiful , windy

Preposition : on , beside , under , behind

EXAMPLE 1 - ( 9-10 MARKS ) Excellent and confident use of language.

En. Aziz and his family is having picnic at the beautiful park.
They are sitting under a big shady tree.
En. Aziz is drinking a glass of water while chatting with his family.
His wife is putting some food into the plate by using a ladle.
His daughter is eating her favourite food using a spoon.
His son is watching the scenery of the park and enjoying the fresh air.

EXAMPLE 2 - ( 5-8 MARKS ) Confident use of language throughout.

The man is drinking a glass of water.
The man is holding a glass.
The woman is putting some food into the plate.
The boy is sitting on the mat.
All of them are sitting under a big tree.
The shoes is behind of the man.
All the food is on the mat.

QUESTION 2
QUESTION 2(a) information transfer
Study the poster , advertisement carefully.
Get to know all information given.
Look at given clues (answers)
Dont write all the words in space provided.
Check your answers especially , spelling , punctuation.
Make sure you score full marks for this section.
QUESTION 2(b) making choice
Make your choice. ( only one )
Give your reasons.
You may add in 3 or 4 points in your reason. (from the table )
Give supporting ideas for each point.
EXAMPLE
I would choose _____________________________ becuse
it is my choice.
it is good.
I like it.
I like it very much.
it is interesting.
it is good compared to the others.
there are many advantages for me.

The price is RM 12.90

The price is cheap.

The price is low.
I can afford to buy it.

The discount is 25%

I can save my money.

I can use the money to buy other things.

The free gift is pen.

I like free gifts.

The location / venue is at Taman Maju.

It is not far from my house.

I can go there with my friends/ family.

The colours are green, red and blue.

Blue is my favourite colour.

QUESTION 3

TIME / LINKERS
T
Last Sunday

SUBJECT
S

VERB
V

COMPLEMENT
C

Salim and Raju

went

to the zoo.

They

went

with their parents.

All of them

were

very happy.

Last Sunday, Salim and Raju went to the zoo. They went there with their parents. All of them were very happy.
They went there by car.

TIME / LINKERS
T
After that

SUBJECT
S

VERB
V

COMPLEMENT
C

Salim

took

many pictures at the zoo.

Raju

was riding

an elephant.

The elephant

was

very tame.

They went there at eight oclock in the morning. They reached there at nine oclock. There were many people
there. After that, Salim took many pictures at the zoo. Raju was riding an elephant. The elephant was very tame.

TIME / LINKERS
T

SUBJECT
S

VERB
V

COMPLEMENT
C

Raju

helped to take

Salims pictures with

the monkeys

Salim

was giving

banana to the monkey.

The monkey

enjoyed

the banana.

Raju helped Salim to take his picture with the monkey. Salim was giving banana to the monkey. The monkey
enjoyed the bananas. They were very happy to come here. They hoped that they can come here again. They returned
home happily.

From 102134351-Writing-English-UPSR
QUESTION 1 - SECTION A
SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION (10 MARKS)

QUESTION 2 - SECTION B MAKING A CHOICE AND GIVING

REASONS
(I would choose .....)
(A - 10 MARKS, B - 5 MARKS)

QUESTION 3 - SECTION C NOTE EXPANSIONS

(15 MARKS)

Know your verbs!

- Regular Verbs Present Tense

Past Tense
walked

Present Tense

walk

pitch

play

camp

watch

collect

study

cook

carry

open

Past Tense

weigh

lock

look

close

clean

serve

pick

happen
Know your verbs!
- Irregular Verbs

Present Tense

Past Tense
ate

eat

Present Tense
drink

ran
run

wrote
write

went
go

read
read

held
hold

hung
hang

caught
catch

shut
shut

taught
teach

drove
drive

bought
buy

made
make

sold
sell

led
lead

chose
choose

felt
feel

took
take

Past Tense
drank

thought
think

Verb to be, to have and to do

Present Tense

Past Tense
was

is
were
are
had
has
had
have
did
do
did
does
Modals

Present Tense

Past Tense
could

can
would

will
should

shall

Know your tenses!

Present or Past?

Last week, the boy scouts went for a camping at the Madai Waterfall.
I am doing the dishes in the kitchen.
The scout master instructed the boy scouts to clean up the camping site.
The girls were playing the congkak when they heard the noise.

He is a hardworking and honest boy.

They are tired but they can do it.
They were tired but they would go.

Sentences
Last week, the boy scouts went for a camping at the Madai
Waterfall.
I am doing the dishes in the kitchen.
The scout master instructed the boy scouts to clean up the
camping site.
The girls were playing congkak when they heard the noise.
He is a hardworking and honest boy.
They are tired but they can do it.
They were tired but they would go.
Learn your sentence structures!

Subject

Verb

Wh

The boy scouts

were camping

at the waterfall

The waterfall

was

dirty

There

were

many rubbish

The scout master

gave

instructions

They

cleaned

the place

The boys

pitched

the tents

Several scouts

cooked

dinner

Practice 1
Noni walking school saw
beggar tree

beggar shivering hungry took

lunch box gave - him

ate food smiled thanked kindness

Subject
Noni
She

Verb
was walking
saw

Wh
to school
a beggar under a tree

Subject
The beggar
Noni
She

Verb
was shivering
took out
gave

Wh
because he was hungry
her lunch box
it to him

Subject
The beggar
He

Verb
ate
smiled

Wh
the food
at Noni

He

thanked

Noni for her kindness

Rewrite the sentences and turn it into a paragraph.

Noni was walking to school. She saw a beggar under a tree. The beggar was
shivering because he was hungry. Noni took out her lunch box. She gave it to
him. The beggar ate the food. He smiled at Noni. He thanked Noni for her
kindness.
Lets make it more interesting!
Tip 1: Add time markers.
(Yesterday, Last week, One day, etc)
One day, Noni was walking to school. She saw a beggar under a tree. The beggar
was shivering because he was hungry. Noni took out her lunch box. She gave it to
him. The beggar ate the food. He smiled at Noni. He thanked Noni for her
kindness.
Lets make it more interesting!
Tip 2: Add connectors.
(Suddenly, Therefore, After that, etc.)

One day, Noni was walking to school. On the way, she saw a beggar under a tree.
The beggar was shivering because he was hungry. So, Noni took out her lunch box.
She gave it to him. The beggar ate the food. He smiled at Noni. After he finished
eating, he thanked Noni for her kindness.
Lets make it more interesting!
Tip 3: Add additional info.
(Be creative!)
One day, Noni was walking to school. She had extra class in the afternoon. On the
way, she saw a beggar under a tree. The beggar was shivering because he was
hungry. Noni felt sorry for the beggar. So, she took out her lunch box. She gave it
to him. The beggar ate the food. After he finished eating, he thanked Noni for her
kindness.

Lets make it more interesting!

Tip 4: Add adjectives.
(small, big, thin, beautiful, old, etc)

One day, Noni was walking to school. She had extra class in the afternoon. On the
way, she saw a poor beggar under a big tree. The beggar was shivering because
he was hungry. Noni felt sorry for the beggar. So, she took out her small lunch
box. She gave it to him. The beggar ate the delicious food. He smiled at Noni.
After he finished eating, he thanked Noni for her kindness.

STEP 1: WHAT IS THE STORY ABOUT?

It is about a girl who gave her food to a beggar.
STEP 2 : LOOK AT THE VERBS GIVEN. TRY TO IDENTIFY THE CORRECT TENSE
TO USE.
Find the verbs in the story :
walking
saw
shivering
took
gave

Continuous Tense
Past Tense
Continuous Tense
Past Tense
Past Tense

ate
eating
smiled
thanked

Past Tense
Continuous Tense
Past Tense
Past Tense

What is the Tense to be used?

Simple Past Tense and Past Continuous Tense

Tenses, sentence structure and type of sentences

1
.
2
.
3
.
4
.

Subject Verb
Ali
kicks

Time
every day.

Ali

now.

Ali
Ali

Wh
the
ball
is kicking the
ball
kicked
the
ball
will kick
the
ball

yesterday.

Tense
Simple Present
Tense
Present Continuous
Tense
Simple Past Tense

tomorrow

Future Tense

Notes
happens daily or
regularly
is happening now
happened in the
past
will happen in the
future

STEP 3 : WRITE THE STORY

Introduction :
Noni was a kind girl. She liked to help other people in trouble.

Subject
Noni
She
The beggar

Verb
was walking
saw
was sitting

Wh
to school
a beggar
under a tree

One day, Noni was walking to school. On her way, she saw a beggar. The beggar was
sitting under a tree.

Subject
The beggar
Noni
She

Verb
was shivering
took out
gave

Wh
because he was hungry
her lunch box
it to him

The beggar was shivering. She was very hungry. Noni felt sorry for him. She took out
her lunch box from her bag and gave the food to him.

Subject
The beggar
He
He
He

Verb
ate
finished eating
smiled
thanked

Wh
the food
at Noni
Noni for her kindness

The beggar ate up all the food. After he finished eating, he smiled and thanked Noni for
her kindness.

Ending :

Noni felt happy because she had helped the beggar. She continued her walk to school
with a big smile on her face.

Practice 2
boy scouts camping waterfall
reached surprised dirty -

- left picnickers scout master

instructions collected - burnt

- left picnickers scout master

instructions collected - burnt

Identify the verbs.

Subject

Verb

Wh

The boy scouts

were camping

near the waterfall

They

were

surprised

The waterfall

was

dirty

The boy scouts were camping near the waterfall. They were surprised. The waterfall
was dirty.

Subject

Verb

Wh

The rubbish

was left

by the picnickers

The scout master

gave

instructions

The boy scouts

collected

the rubbish

They

burnt

the rubbish

The rubbish was left by the picnickers. The scout master gave instructions. The boy
scouts collected the rubbish. They burnt the rubbish.

Put it all together!

The boy scouts were camping near the waterfall. They were surprised. The waterfall
was dirty. The rubbish was left by the picnickers. The scout master gave
instructions. The boy scouts collected the rubbish. They burnt the rubbish. The boy
scouts pitched the tents. They cooked dinner. They sat around the campfire. They
played games. They sang songs.

Make it interesting!

Add time markers.

Add connectors.

Add additional info.

Add adjectives.

Add adverbs.

Add an introduction.

Add an ending.

Practice 3
Fiqhri - friend went bird watching
jungle -

-evening home - lost way tired

frightened - decided spend night

heard voices woke up happy

parents hugged -

Subject

Verb

Wh

They
They
They
They
they

wanted
lost
were
were
decided

to go home
their way
tired
frightened
to spend the night
in the jungle

Subject

Verb

Wh

Faghri and Hanafi

They
They
Their parents

heard
woke up
felt
hugged

voices
happy
them

Put it all together!

Fiqhri and his friend, Hanafi went bird watching in the jungle. In the evening, they
wanted to go home. They lost their way. They were tired. They were frightened.
They decided to spend the night in the jungle.
Fiqhri and Hanafi heard voices. They woke up. They felt happy. Their parents
hugged them.

Tip 1: Add time markers.

Last Wednesday, Fiqhri and his friend, Hanafi went bird watching in the jungle. In
the evening, they wanted to go home. They lost their way. They were tired. They
were frightened. They decided to spend the night in the jungle.
The next morning, Fiqhri and Hanafi heard voices. They woke up. They felt
happy. Their parents hugged them.

Tip 2: Add connectors.

Last Wednesday, Fiqhri and his friend, Hanafi went bird watching in the jungle. In
the evening, they wanted to go home. Unfortunately, they lost their way. They were
tired and frightened. Not knowing what else to do, hey decided to spend the night in
the jungle.
The next morning, Fiqhri and Hanafi heard voices. They woke up. They felt
happy. Their parents hugged them.

Tip 3: Add additional info.

Last Wednesday, Fiqhri and his friend, Hanafi went bird watching in the jungle near
their houses. They were having so much fun.
In the evening, they wanted to go home. Unfortunately, they lost their way.
They could not find their way home. They were tired and frightened. Not knowing
what else to do, they decided to spend the night in the jungle. Fiqhi and Hanafi tried
to sleep under a tree.
The next morning, Fiqhri and Hanafi heard voices calling their names. They
woke up. Their families are there looking for them. They felt happy. Their parents
hugged them. Everyone was glad because Fiqhri and Hanafi were both safe.

Tip 4: Add adjectives.

Last Wednesday, Fiqhri and his friend, Hanafi went bird watching in the small jungle
near their houses. They were having so much fun.
In the evening, they wanted to go home. Unfortunately, they lost their way.
They could not find their way home. They were tired and frightened. Not knowing
what else to do, they decided to spend the night in the jungle. Fiqhi and Hanafi tried
to sleep under a shady tree.
The next morning, Fiqhri and Hanafi heard loud voices calling their names.
They woke up. Their families are there looking for them. They felt happy. Their
parents hugged them. Everyone was glad because Fiqhri and Hanafi were both safe.

Tip 5: Add adverbs.

Last Wednesday, Fiqhri and his friend, Hanafi went bird watching in the small jungle
near their houses. They were having so much fun.
In the evening, they wanted to go home. Unfortunately, they lost their way.
They could not find their way home. They were tired and frightened. Not knowing
what else to do, they decided to spend the night in the jungle. Fiqhi and Hanafi tried
to sleep under a shady tree.
The next morning, Fiqhri and Hanafi heard loud voices calling their names.
They woke up immediately. Their families are there looking worriedly for them.

They felt happy. Their parents hugged them tightly. Everyone was glad because
Fiqhri and Hanafi were both safe.

Tip 6: Add an introduction.

Fiqhri is an adventurous boy. He likes out door activities. He also loves challenging
activities.
Last Wednesday, Fiqhri and his friend, Hanafi went bird watching in the small
jungle near their houses. They were having so much fun.
In the evening, they wanted to go home. Unfortunately, they lost their way.
They could not find their way home. They were tired and frightened. Not knowing
what else to do, they decided to spend the night in the jungle. Fiqhi and Hanafi tried
to sleep under a shady tree.
The next morning, Fiqhri and Hanafi heard loud voices calling their names.
They woke up immediately. Their families are there looking worriedly for them.
They felt happy. Their parents hugged them tightly. Everyone was glad because
Fiqhri and Hanafi were both safe.

Tip 7: Add a closure.

Fiqhri is an adventurous boy. He likes outdoor activities. He also loves challenging
activities.
Last Wednesday, Fiqhri and his friend, Hanafi went bird watching in the small
jungle near their houses. They were having so much fun.
In the evening, they wanted to go home. Unfortunately, they lost their way.
They could not find their way home. They were tired and frightened. Not knowing
what else to do, they decided to spend the night in the jungle. Fiqhri and Hanafi
tried to sleep under a shady tree.
The next morning, Fiqhri and Hanafi heard loud voices calling their names.
They woke up immediately. Their families are there looking worriedly for them.
They felt happy. Their parents hugged them tightly. Everyone was glad because
Fiqhri and Hanafi were both safe.
After that incident, Fiqhri and Hanafi always try to be more careful when they
go for bird watching trips in the jungle.