DIRECTED WRITING (35 marks)

You recently won the Best Student Award in your school. You have been asked to
give a talk during assembly to share tips with the other students on what they need
to do so that they too can become successful students. Use the following notes to
write your speech.

Suggestions:

set goals

be motivated

pay attention

ask questions

be organised

complete homework on time

prepare well for exams

take part in co-curricular activities

obey school rules

respect everyone
Avoid:

wasting time

skipping school

When writing your speech, you should remember to:

address your audience

state the purpose of the speech

use all the points given

end your speech appropriately

E.g
Introductory Paragraph:
1. address your audience
2. introduce yourself
3. state the purpose of your speech

Second Paragraph
1. point 1 (set goals)
2. point 2 (be motivated)
3. point 3 (pay attention)
4. point 4 (ask questions)

Third Paragraph
1. point 5 (be organised)
2. point 6(complete homework on time)
3. point 7 (prepare well for exams)

Fourth Paragraph
1. point 8 (take part in co-curricular activities)
2. point 9 (obey school rules)

Fifth Paragraph
1. point 10 (respect everyone)

Sixth Paragraph
1. point 11 (avoid wasting time)
2. point 12 (avoid skipping school)

Final Paragraph
1. conclude appropriately
A very good morning to our beloved principal, Pn Laila Mohd Noor, senior
assistants, teachers and friends. On this glorious morning, I, Gary Tan the
recipient of this years Best Student Award am going to give a talk on
How to Become a Successful Student. In my speech, I am going to share
with you some tips on how you can be a successful student.

If you want to be successful, you must set goals. Research shows

that people who set goals accomplish more than those who do not. In
deciding your goals, ask yourself What do I want to be? and What do I
do to get there? Besides, you must be motivated. When you are
motivated you will have a strong desire to do well and to achieve your
goals. In addition, you must pay attention in class. Listen actively and
focus on what the teacher is teaching. If you have disruptive classmates,
sit in front of the classroom, away from them. Always ask questions if you
do not understand. Seek clarifications from your teachers or your friends
if you are shy to approach the former.

Another important tip to being a successful student is to be

organised. You can use a planner or notebook to write down all your
assignments when they are given. This way you will not forget your
homework, dates of tests or projects. Remember, if you are organised you
will be well- prepared and you will have less stress. Moreover, you
must complete your homework on time. Homework helps reinforce what
you have learnt. It helps you understand and remember the
information. You must prepare well for exams. A successful student is one
who prepares for exams well in advance, and not at the eleventh hour. If
you study consistently, you will have ample time for revision. Friends, to
be a successful student you must have diverse interests.

You should take part in co-curricular activities in order to become a

well-rounded person. These activities help develop leadership skills and
teamwork besides instilling values like cooperation and tolerance.
Discipline is an important aspect of our lives. No matter where you go or
what you do, you will be subjected to rules and regulations. Hence, it is
crucial that you obey the school rules.

Dear friends, what is success if you lack the common courtesies in

life? Remember, you must respect everyone. You must respect your
parents, your teachers, the school staff and also your friends. You must
respect other peoples feelings and opinions.

There are also several things you must avoid if you want to be a
successful student. You must avoid wasting time. These days many
teenagers spend hours on social networks such as Facebook or playing
computer games. These are a waste of time and will not benefit you in
any way. Remember, Time and tide wait for no man. Also, avoid skipping
school. Some students feel that school is a waste of time as they can
learn better from their tuition teachers. This is not true. The teachers in
our school are experienced and well qualified. They are also experienced
examiners and they know how to impart knowledge effectively.

I have to stop here. I hope you have found my talk helpful. Thank
you for listening attentively.