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This document discusses continuous writing, a type of essay required in the SPM English exam. Continuous writing differs from directed writing in that students are given a choice of topics and must write an essay based on their own experiences or reflections on the chosen topic. The document provides examples of continuous writing topics, which can be narrative, descriptive, argumentative, expository, or based on a single word. It also gives tips for writing the essay, such as choosing a preferred topic, brainstorming ideas, outlining the essay, and proofreading. Students are given a list of 11 potential topics to choose from for a practice continuous writing exercise.

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Continuous Writing Tips and Questions

This document discusses continuous writing, a type of essay required in the SPM English exam. Continuous writing differs from directed writing in that students are given a choice of topics and must write an essay based on their own experiences or reflections on the chosen topic. The document provides examples of continuous writing topics, which can be narrative, descriptive, argumentative, expository, or based on a single word. It also gives tips for writing the essay, such as choosing a preferred topic, brainstorming ideas, outlining the essay, and proofreading. Students are given a list of 11 potential topics to choose from for a practice continuous writing exercise.

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CONTINUOUS WRITING

What is Continuous Writing?

Continuous writing is a type of writing that differs from directed


writing. It requires the you to write an essay based on their
experiences, thoughts, or reflections. The continuous writing
section, like directed writing, in Paper Two of the SPM English
paper is also compulsory and carries 50 marks. Unlike directed
writing, however, you have a choice where five topics are given
and you only need to select one. These topics can be classified in
following ways:

1. narrative

2. descriptive

3. argumentative

4. expository/factual

5. one-word essays (For example: Water)

Examples of continuous essay writing:

a) Write a story ending with "After that, I decided to take my breakfast


every morning."
b) Describe the most wonderful moment of your childhood.
c) Modern technology is a threat to our lives. Discuss.
d) Health

Tips in writing continuous essay writing:

1. Choose the topic that you prefer most.


2. Brainstorm your ideas (allocate 10-15 minutes).
3. Organize and outline your essay.
4. Start writing the essay - introduction, body, and conclusion.
5. Proof read and edit your essay!
EXERCISE

Choose any one of the topic below and write your essay not more than 350

words.

1) My family

2) Water Pollution

3) Air Pollution

4) Computer brings harm to our lives. Discuss.

5) Mobile phone is a must in our lives. Discuss.

6) An unforgettable memory.

7) The most precious moment in my life.

8) The person I admire most in my life.

9) Write your essay with the beginning "I heard footsteps coming from the

kitchen..."

10) Write your essay ending with "I was glad that I listened to my mother."

11) Peer pressure and how to handle it.

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