PLMGSS Nuggets of Information (Sec 1 English)

Done by PLMGSS 1E07 (2024)Nuggets of Information S/N Name My Nugget of Information 1 Listening comprehension (Paper 3) Grammar errors (word form, singular, plural nouns) 2 Global Summary questions[section b, paper 2]---many types of flowchart questions (stages of___, emotions of___, feelings of____) 3 You are not allowed to use short form for composition (paper 1) or any other paper/section. 4 Strongly discouraged to use “But”, “And”, “whereas” to start a sentence in paper 2 5 ( Paper 1 section A) more than two ticks in your editing paper = minus one mark from total so remember to check how many ticks you have 6 The purpose of descriptive writing is to describe people,place or thing in vivid details.(Paper 1) 7 A dialogue starts with a conversation or a character speaking. Dialogues can be used in writing in Paper 1. We also have to be careful with our punctuation when writing dialogues. This is an example. “Hello!”, I exclaimed with a grin on my face. 8 The recording in the LC (for part 4) will only be played once :( 9 For composition, use details to help the reader visualise what is going on. 10 If we underline instead of circling an error, 1 mark will be deducted for editing. 11 If using american spelling in compo paper 1, it must be consistent throughout the story or marked as spelling error and will minus marks.

12 In paper 1, the use of american spelling is only acceptable if it is consistent throughout the composition, if it is not consistent, it will be marked as spelling error 13 For paper 2, write in complete sentences and don’t start it with “but”. 14 Paper 1, Section C – American spelling can only be accepted if it is consistent throughout the whole passage. If not, marks will be deducted. 15 Don’t use the keywords from the question to answer the question in comprehension (paper 2, section c) 16 Paper 1, If using American spelling, it has to be consistent throughout the essay. 17 After you finish writing your compo, check your work for spelling and punctuation errors. 18 American english is accepted only if it is used throughout the compo 19 Spend at most 1h on compo and 10-15 minutes on situational writing + manage your time well and don’t rush your compo at the end. 20 Transitional phrases that build suspense and convey a sequence shift in time and area. Such as “without warning,” or “in time.” 🩰 21 Do not use Singlish and avoid words such as “but” at the start of sentences in composition. 22 no quotation marks is 0 23 For situation writing you have to write the date, address, the person name you are sending to, and your name (paper 1) 24 For global questions,consider the overall development of the paragraph. This can help you find the emotional changes for characters and atmosphere changes as the story develops (Section B) 25 For paper 1 Section C: Descriptive writing- It is writing about a person, place or thing in a large amount of detail. 26 For paper 2, When they ask you to quote you must add quotation marks, if not you will get 0 marks.

27 Write in full sentences with accurate grammar and spelling all the time when it comes to Paper 1 composition and answering comprehension questions in Paper comprehension 28 The purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing in detail to help the reader visualise the surroundings. 29 Minus one mark for using pencil to circle the wrong word in paper 1 section A editing 30 Personal recount is a writing that involves our experiences or we are interfering in the narrative.(paper 1) 31 If they say circle the error and you underline mark will not be awarded (Editing)(Paper 1 Section A) 32 Use descriptive phrases(show not tell) for descriptive writing. describe your surroundings using your 5 senses. 33 Unless you are consistent with spelling words according to American spelling, you will get penalised if you spell a word using the American spelling. 34 Writing more than required for comprehension ( eg. asked for 2 examples and we write more than 2) leads to marks being lost EVAANAKAMoe 35 Use pen for editing paper 1 section a 36 When finishing a composition look out for spelling and punctuation errors.