DIRECTED WRITING (SPM)

ANALYSIS OF PAST YEAR EXAM PAPERS

2003 Formal Letter Write a letter informing the teacher on choice of

class trip.

2004 Report Write a report about school cleanliness.

2005 Informal letter Write a letter to a friend about your experience at an

outdoor activity camp.

2006 Informal letter Write a letter to your friend giving reasons why
he/she would make a good Head Prefect.

2007 Speech You have been asked by your teacher to give a talk
on a science book that is useful for secondary
students.

2008 Article One of your friends was chosen as the best group
leader at a leadership camp. Write an article about
your friend for your school magazine.

2009 Report Write a report to the principal regarding the students

lack of interest in sports and provide suggestions to
overcome the problem.

2010 Informal Write a letter to your cousin encouraging her/him to

Letter take part in the National Service Programme.

2011 Talk Give a talk to the Red Crescent Society members in

your school to upgrade their skills in giving first-aid
treatment.

2012 Informal Write a letter to your younger sister who is studying

Letter overseas to advise her on how to spend her money
wisely.

2013 Formal Letter Write a letter of complaint to the Town Council on

the poor condition of Indah Recreational Park.

2014 Article Your teacher has asked you to write an article for
your school magazine on how to ensure safety in the
neighbourhood.

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TYPES OF DIRECTED WRITING

In Directed Writing, the candidates may be asked to write on one of the following topics:

a) Description of a place, an event or a person

b) A talk/speech
c) An article
d) A report
e) A formal letter
f) An informal letter

IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF FORMAT

a. Formal Report To: The Principal Addressee

Complaints About The School Canteen Topic/Title

(Paragraphs)

Reported by, Writers name and

Sarah Kim post / position
Head Prefect

b. Formal Letter Nurfarah Azmi, Senders name and

SMK Segamat Jaya, Address
85000 Segamat.

The Manager, Recipients address

ABCD Factory,
85010 Segamat.

7th November 2014 Date

Dear Sir, Salutation

Permission To Visit ABCD Factory Title

(paragraphs)

Yours faithfully, Complimentary Close

Nurfarah Signature
Nurfarah Azmi Name of Writer
Secretary Designation/Post

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c. Informal Letter 22, Jln Setia 3, Senders address
Taman Seri Setia,
85000 Segamat.

Dear Azlina, Salutation

(Friends name)
(paragraphs)

Yours sincerely, Complimentary Close

(Writers Signature) Signature

DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS AT SCHOOL Title

d. An Article
By Nadia Alif Writers name

(paragraphs)

(sharing & informative) Tone

e. A Speech/Talk Good morning Greeting

The title of my speech is Topic/Purpose

(Paragraphs)

Thank you Ending

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