Effective writing requires more than ideas; it demands structure, clarity, and careful revision. POWER Check (Plan–Organise–Write–Evaluate–Refine), developed by Zanurin bin Mohamad Safar (2026) is a practical checklist designed to guide SPM 1119/2 candidates systematically through the writing process. By encouraging purposeful planning, organised development, thoughtful evaluation, and continuous refinement, this approach empowers learners to improve accuracy, coherence, and

Image credit to: https://blog.flock.com/business-email This write-up, which focuses on the application of RCRC among lower-intermediate learners, is a continuation of RCRC in Action: A Simple Structure for Stronger Email Responses , shared on 22 January 2026. Therefore, I will not go into a detailed explanation of RCRC here. Instead, I will highlight examples of basic language and simple sentence structures that lower-intermediate learners can use when applying RCRC.   1.    

Image credit to: https://blog.flock.com/business-email Some Form 1, Form 2, and Form 3 pupils are often unsure how to structure an effective email response. As a result, their replies may appear weak, unclear, or less convincing. In many cases, the responses also fail to convey the appropriate tone, such as being supportive, comforting, or welcoming, depending on the situation presented in the email. To address this issue, I would like to introduce a simple and practical emai

When SPM 1119/2 students read and compare three different stories based on the same exam question, they gain valuable insight into the diverse ways a single prompt can be interpreted. They may also evaluate whether each story has successfully fulfilled all the tasks. No doubt, each story may approach the theme, characters, or setting differently, showcasing a range of creativity and narrative techniques. This exposure helps students understand that there is no one “correct” w

Writing complex sentence structures in narrative essays in SPM 1119/2 is crucial for enhancing depth, clarity, and sophistication. As far as I am concerned, complex sentences would allow SPM 1119/2 candidates to express multiple ideas within a single sentence, showing relationships such as cause and effect, contrast, or time. This not only improves the logical flow of the narrative but also helps convey nuanced emotions and motivations of characters. For ESL learners, masteri

Modelling the use of cohesive devices is essential for ESL writers learning to craft effective narrative essays. Would you concur with me? Cohesive devices such as conjunctions, transitional phrases, and pronouns help link ideas smoothly, guiding readers through the story’s progression. For the SPM 1119/2 candidates who prefer to write a story in Part 3 of the SPM 1119/2 paper, these tools may not come intuitively, so explicit modelling by English Language teachers does provi