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How to answer Paper 2

PAPER 2 UPSR

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How to answer Paper 2

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  1. TIPS TO SCORE ‘A’ FOR PAPER 1 ( OBJECTIVES ) English Paper 1

  2. TIPS TO SCORE ‘A’ FOR PAPER 1 (OBJECTIVE) • Time – 50 minutes. Total marks – 40 marksNo of questions – 40 . • Choose the correct or best answer marked A, B, C or D. Then, on the answer sheet , darken the space of the letter of the answer that has been chosen. Also circle the letter on the question paper. 

  3. Questions 1 – 10  • Vocabulary – word, phrase or sentence level. Questions – stimuli based with or without graphics.

  4. Questions 11 – 15 • Social and language expression. - correct social expression with clues - suitable vocabulary on given situations- parts of speech based on clues. Questions are based on pictures showing common social situations. Study each picture carefully, make sure of the situation. Choose appropriate response that fits the situation.

  5. Questions 16 – 25 • Grammar - grammatical items, spelling and punctuation.- synonyms and antonyms- questions stimuli based with graphics.

  6. Questions 26 – 30 • Text Completion. - A cloze passage – a picture is given.- 5 blanks – test on the use of parts of speech ( grammar ) – visual and textual clues. Look carefully and choose the correct answers.

  7. Questions 31 – 40  • Reading and Comprehension. • ( 10 multiple choice questions , 2 passages. )- a non-linear passage and a linear passage.Reading skills : - main idea - specific information- cause and effect relationships - drawing conclusions- predicting outcomes - sequencing - vocabulary - inferenceTIP : To score excellently well , pupils must think beyond the text. Use own experience andknowledge in order to answer the questions correctly. 

  8. TIPS ON ANSWERING THE UPSR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 • 1. Read and understand the questions.2. Look at the pictures or graphics given and relate them to the answers given.3. Pupils have to understand the situation and dialogue before choosing the correct response that fits the situation in the picture.4. Look at all the punctuation marks.5. Cloze passage – look carefully at the picture.6. Read the passage at least twice to get a general idea.7. Read all the options A, B, C, D before choosing the best answer. 8. Answer all the questions given.9. Comprehension question -Pupils should read the passage at least twice so that they understand it better.

  9. TIPS TO SCORE ‘A’ FOR PAPER 2 ( SUBJECTIVE ) • Time – 1 hour 15 mins. No of questions – 3 Total marks – 40 marks3 Sections – Section A, Section B and Section C * Pupils are tested on the ability to construct sentences with the correct structure and grammar. Pupils with a good command of the language are able to express ideas .

  10. Section A - Question 1 • - Sentence construction based on given words and graphics.- A composite picture with helping words based on the picture.- May use or may not use all the words given- Must write 5 sentences based on the picture given.

  11. Section B – Question 2  • - Information transfer question.- Pupils have to read and understand information of the 3 items based on the various topics .- Question 2 a - Word transfer – word and phrase level- Question 2 b - Sentence level while making a preference into grid (b)- Remember – Spelling , punctuation ( tandabacaan ) dan legibility ( tulisan yang jelas )

  12. Section C – Question 3  • -Note expansion question. -Write a composition in a few paragraphs based on the pictures and words given. -Read instructions carefully before answering the question. -Pupils who have a good command of English are able to score high marks in this section.

  13. TIPS ON ANSWERING THE UPSR ENGISH LANGUAGE PAPERPAPER 2 • -Look at the pictures and observe the activities and situation in it.-The helping words given will help pupils get a general idea of what the situation is in the picture.-Pupils may or may not use the helping words to construct sentences in Section A and C.However read the instructions carefully.-The sentences must be related to the situation in the pictures.-Pupils must be careful with the spelling of words, capital letters and punctuations when transferring information from the original text.-Try not to make grammatical and spelling errors when constructing sentences.-Simple sentences, compound sentences and complex sentences can be used to construct sentences.-Write in paragraphs for Section C.-Do constant revision of your teachers’ notes , use the dictionary and do a lot of practices in answering the English papers. Do not forget to do all your corrections. 

  14. IMPORTANT NOTES & TIPS TO SCORE A UPSR PAPER 2, Section A Question 1  • ( 1 picture and 10 words are given . Write 5 sentences about the picture. )You are advised to spend 15 minutes on this section.TIPS:1. Read the instructions carefully.2. Study the picture and words given. 3. Use the words to make 5 complete sentences to describe the picture. You may not use all the words given.4. Use linkers or sentence connectors and conjunctions where appropriate. 5. Read the sentences and check if they are logical and grammatically correct.6. Make sure the sentences describe the picture logically and correctly. 7. Make your sentences interesting. You may add adjectives and adverbs. 8. You must be consistent when using tenses to describe the picture. Eg. Present and Present Continuous Tense. Pay attention to Subject-Verb Agreement. 9. Check your answers and correct any mistakes in grammar, spelling and punctuation.

  15. MORE USEFUL TIPS TO SCORE A IN SECTION A • -If you do not know the word given or unsure of its meaning, do not use it. -You are not required to write a story. -Sentences do not have to be in sequence. -The tense used must be consistent. -For Section A, pupils may use the Present Continuous Tense to describe the actions that are happening at present. -You may name the people in the picture but you must be specific. Eg. PuanKamariah, who is wearing a scarf, is carrying her baby. -If there are two boys , you may say , “ The elder boy is walking away while his younger brother is still buying the bread.” - Do not put yourself in the picture. Avoid writing , “My family and I …..” or “ I am very happy.”-If you wish to use the Past Tense, state the time. Remember, the sentences must be in the Past Tense . Look for the words that can guide you. Eg. went , bought , 

  16. CONSTRUCTING COMPOUND SENTENCESConstruct 2 simple sentences first. Join them together with conjunctions eg. and , so, while,but, because, as , when , so that . • 1. NAME + WHO + ACTION + ACTIONLatipah, who is wearing a scarf , is sweeping the compound. 2. NAME + ADJECTIVE + ACTIONSitiKhatijah, a helpful pupil, is helping her teacher to carry her heavy bag. 3. NAME + OCCUPATION + ACTION + ACTIONEncik Ahmad, the bread vendor, who is wearing a helmet, is selling bread and cakes to his customers.4. NAME + OCCUPATION + ACTION + WHILE + ACTIONPnAshah, the teacher, is showing her pupils how to make paper flowers while sitting on the floor. 5. NAME + DESIGNATION + ACTION + WHILE + ACTIONFarah and Rani , two active children, are in their tracksuits while waiting for their coach to train them . 

  17. Scoring Good and Excellent marks for Question 1 • Good marks - 7 and 8 - Most sentences are correct. - Few single word errors.- Few errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.- Ideas are relevant to the picture. 

  18. Excellent marks – 9 and 10- Simple and compound sentences - Sentences are correct. - - Nearly no grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.- Ideas are relevant to the picture. 

  19. PRACTICE FOR QUESTION 2 • Section B Question 2( A stimulus is given. Pictures with short notes are given. Complete a table with information from the stimulus.Then write a paragraph giving reasons for a choice made. ) You are advised to spend 25 minutes on this section.TIPS1. Read the instructions and information given carefully.2. For Question 2 a , look at the table and find the information you need to complete the table.Look for key words. Refer to the answers given as examples to follow. 3. Transfer the information to the blanks in the table. Check your spelling, grammar andpunctuation . Write neatly and clearly. 4. For Question 2 b, choose one option from the choices given. There is no right or wrong choice. You must try to give good reasons for making your choice.5. You can use the information from the table to help you list out reasons for your choice.6. You do not have to make a comparison with the other items. 7. List down the points and reasons .8. Use a variety of sentences; simple and compound. 9. Use adjectives to make the description more interesting. 10. Use linkers to give the description a smoother flow. ( Besides, Therefore, Moreover etc. ) However, use them appropriately ;and not for every sentence. 

  20. Question 2 (a) • SCORING 1. Question 2 ( a ) • Full marks is 10. 1 mark for each correct answer. • No mark for an answer with spelling errors. 

  21. Question 2 (b) • Good mark - 4 - Language used is good. - Simple and compound sentences.- Some errors. Most reasons are well planned, relevant and clear.- Some punctuation and spelling errors.- Meaning is still clear.Excellent mark - 5- Language used is very good.- Hardly any errors. - Reasons are clear and well planned, relevant and interesting.- Simple and compound sentences. - Spelling and punctuation correct. 

  22. MARKS FOR PAPER 2 QUESTION 3 • Full Marks - 15Excellent - 13 – 15 Language used is very good. Ideas are clear, well-planned and interesting. Simple, compound and complex sentences.New words are used. No spelling and punctuation errors.

  23. Good 9 – 12 Language used is good. Tried to make simple, compound and complex sentences. Some errors made. Most ideas are well-planned, relevant and clear. New words are used. Some spelling and punctuation errors. Meaning is clear

  24. Average 5 – 8 Language used is correct. Simple sentences with errors. Meaning is clear. Ideas are quite good and vocabulary is enough. Vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning. Afew punctuation and spelling errors.

  25. Weak 1 – 4 Poor use of the language. Many errors in sentences, spelling and punctuation. Ideas cannot be understood. Vocabulary is very weak. Sentences must have meaning. 

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