The picture below shows a snatch theft incident which you witnessed while walking to school.

Based on the picture given, write

about the incident for your school magazine.

When writing about the incident, you should:

describe what happened

express what you felt

suggest ways to prevent snatch theft

write between 120 to 150 words. (Follow the limit which is allowed by your school teacher)

Tips On How To write

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2. Find the key words :For example : snatch theft, incident, witnessed, walking back to
In your essay you need to :how the snatch theft happened
your feelings about the incident
to prevent snatch theft
Use the technique to arrange and to write your ideas/points.

school, school magazine.

Introduction Paragraph ( 30 50 words )

Last week I walking to school
8.00am football practice
saw neighbour Miss Siti opposite road waiting for bus
she holding a big brown handbag
Body - First Paragraph ( Describe what you saw happen)
saw a motorbike two men
snatch Miss Sitis handbag fell down screamed for help
shocked gave chase got away
Body - Second Paragraph ( Describe what happened after )
checked on Miss Siti hand and leg bruises
father came took her home made a police report
I felt angry and sad
Body - Third Paragraph ( Suggest ways to prevent... )
People more careful / alert - alone
More street lights - bright roads / safe
Police patrol in / around housing areas

Sample Essay
Cases of snatch thefts are reported almost daily in our local dailies. In some incidences innocent lives have been lost due this

unspeakable act.I recently was an eye witness to this dastardly act. The horrifying incident unfolded right in front of my eyes as I was
walking to school for my football practice last week.
The football practice was scheduled at 8.00 in the morning.On that fateful morning, I decided to walk to school instead of
taking the bus as I normally did. As I was striding along the brick pavement, my eyes caught Miss Siti, my neighbour, standing on the
opposite site of the road waiting to catch a bus to work. She was gingerly holding a big brown handbag in her hand.I waved to her and
she waved back to me with an angelic smile.I looked at my watch, it was 7.oo a.m.
As I strode past her, I saw two men on a motorbike riding slowly towards her.Both were wearing full face helmets. I didn't
give much thought about it and just moved on.Suddenly, without warning, they zoomed past her snatching her handbag in the
process.Miss Siti fell down onto the pavement. She was shocked but managed to scream for help. It all happened so fast.I gave chase
but the thieves managed to escape. They just sped off into the horizon.
I quickly dashed to Miss Siti's aid. There was a look of bewilderment on her pained face. I helped to check on her.Fortunately, only
her hand and leg were bruised but overall she was alright. I immediately called and informed her father about the incident.He drove
there as fast as lightning and took her home. Later, they went to the police station to make a report.The barbaric action of the snatch
thieves just made me angry. At the same time, sad when I thought about all the unfortunate victims who had fallen prey to them.
In order to prevent from becoming a victim of snatch theft, people need to be more careful. For example, when they are alone at
a bus stop or walking back home alone- alertness plays an important role in ensuring their safety.In addition, the government should
put up more street lights so the streets and dark alleys can be bright and safe for the public.Lastly, I strongly believe police presence in
and around housing areas would boost public confidence whereby their safety can be assured by the police.