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The content standards of writing skills are achieved through
learning standards that have been devised carefully throughout
primary schooling.

In Level Two, pupils progress to cursive writing of words,

phrases and sentences in paragraphs. This is further developed
with copy writing activities and gradually pupils are taught
guided writing whereby pupils write linear and non-linear texts
using appropriate language, form and style.

The use of various media is also encouraged and pupils can

create both linear and non-linear texts with guidance as well as
work independently.

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3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible print with 3.1.1 Able to write in neat legible print
correct spelling: with correct spelling:
(a) sentences (a) sentences
(b) paragraphs (b) paragraphs

3.1.2 Able to write in neat cursive writing 3.1.2 Able to write in neat cursive writing
with correct spelling: with correct spelling:
(a) sentences (a) sentences
(b) paragraphs (b) paragraphs

3.2.1 Able to transfer information with 3.2.1

guidance to complete: Able to transfer information with guidance
(a) linear texts to complete:
(b) non-linear texts (a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
3.2.2 Able to write with guidance:
(a) stories 3.2.2 Able to write with guidance:
(b) poems (a) labels
(c) informal letters (b) notices
(c) messages
3.2.3 Able to use punctuation correctly.
3.2.3 Able to use punctuation correctly:
3.2.4 Able to spell words by applying (a) speech markers
spelling rules.
3.2.4 Able to spell words by applying
3.3.1 Able to create texts using a variety of spelling rules.
media with guidance :
(a) non-linear
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3.3.1 Able to create texts using a variety
(b) linear of media with guidance:
 Good penmanship takes practice. Improve your pupils' skills by
providing enough material to keep the practice interesting.

Cursive handwriting is introduced to Primary Two pupils in Bahasa

Malaysia lessons. The lessons start out with single capital and small
case letters and gradually move up to letter combinations, words and
then sentences. It is mandatory to reinforce these skills in English
KSSR Level Two. (Years 4 -6)

You can supervise your pupils to ensure that they have the "correct"
tracing pattern so that the handwriting flows easily. Level Two pupils
should write using cursive writing in any written tasks in their
exercise books and worksheets.

By the age of twelve, your pupils cursive handwriting skills should

be to the point of coming naturally and without supervision.

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 Advantages of Learning Cursive
Writing
faster than printing.
more efficient for taking notes.
enables pupils to write faster
during examinations.

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 All letters are slanted.
The letters within words are joined.
The pencil is not lifted from the paper until
the word is finished. (This is the most
important point to make)
Ending strokes are important not too long or
not too short also called connecting strokes.
These strokes determine the spacing between
words as well as connecting each letter.

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 Its fun not to do any house chores
because

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 First step : Prewriting getting your
thoughts written down on paper
Brainstorm, outline or writing down notes

Second step : Putting your ideas and

thoughts together
Writing out sentences and paragraphs

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 Third step : Correcting grammar and
punctuation

Fourth step : Rewriting or

rearranging sentences to make
sense

Fifth step : Sharing your work with

others
This is your final copy and
presenting your work
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 ACTIVITY 2
Put up the picture of an apple on the board.
Ask pupils to think of words that describe the
apple.

Write the words around the apple on the

board.

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 Can you name the learning standard?
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 WHAT IS A CONCRETE POEM?

Concrete poetrysometimes also called

shape poetryis poetry whose visual
appearance matches the topic of the poem.
The words form shapes which illustrate the
poems subject as a picture, as well as
through their literal meaning.

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 Choose an object to be the subject for your poem.
Good suggestions for beginners could be favourite
animals or favourite food.
Draw a simple outline of its shape on paper or on the
computer. If youre using paper, draw with a pencil
not a pen.
Write your poem according to the shape of the
subject.Try to describe how the subject influences
your feelings. The words will be fitted into your
drawing, so dont make it too long between 6-12
lines is probably a good length!

IT DOESNT HAVE TO RHYME!

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 ACTIVITY 3
Complete the story below:

One day, a fox wandered by a tree. A crow

was sitting on a branch. She held a piece of
cheese in her beak. The fox wanted the
cheese for himself. Unfortunately,
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Can you name the learning standard?
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To teach writing skills effectively, teachers need
to scaffold the writing activities of their pupils
through:

Use of pictures and visual aids

Notes expanding notes
Shared writing
Using mind maps and thinking maps

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 What would you assess in writing skills?

Accuracy structurally correct grammatical

sentences
Vocabulary appropriateness of word choice
Coherence ideas which flow logically
Clarity ideas and messages conveyed clearly
Interesting if its a story
Correct format or layout appropriate format
for various text types

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 quality/
quantity levels
appropriate

clarity
Content Organisation
/ Ideas
paragraph

syntax vocabulary
Language

accuracy
sentence complexity

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simple compound
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