English Form 4

01 Lets Chat (Technology & Communication)

ARTICLE (Communication) - How Teenagers Communicate in Digital Era View

ARTICLE (Technology) - The Role of Social Media in Our Daily Lives View

ARTICLE (Technology) - Why Mobile Phones Are Essential for Modern Living Sign Up

ARTICLE (Communication) - The Importance of Body Language in Effective Communication Sign Up

02 Ready for Anything (Social Values & Personal Growth)

ARTICLE (Personal Growth) - Taking Risks – Thrill or Threat? View

REPORT (Social Values) - Charitable Organizations in Malaysia View

REPORT (Social Values) - School Charity Activity Sign Up

ARTICLE (Personal Growth) - Essential Qualities Every Professional Should Have Sign Up

STORY (Personal Growth) - Someone Who Changed Your Life Sign Up

STORY (Social Values) - An Experience Encountering a Criminal Sign Up

STORY (Personal Growth) - Unforgettable Experience Sign Up

STORY (Personal Growth) - A Time in a Dangerous Situation Sign Up

03 Buy It! (Consumerism)

STORY - The Day My Online Shopping Went Wrong View

ARTICLE - How Retailers Influence Online Shopping Habits View

ARTICLE - Ways Students Can Find and Apply for Jobs Sign Up

04 Being a Teen (Youth, Technology & Education)

STORY (Youth) - A Day of Unexpected Turns View

REPORT (Education) - Report on the Quality of Education Among Teenagers in Malaysia View

ARTICLE (Education) - Subjects Schools Should Teach in the Future Sign Up

REVIEW (Education) - Favourite Subject Sign Up

REPORT (Technology) - Student's Views on the Use of Technology in Classrooms. Sign Up

ARTICLE (Technology) - Technology in Classrooms: Boom or Bane? Sign Up

STORY (Youth) - Teamwork Challenge Sign Up

REVIEW (Youth) - Working in a Group vs Working Alone Sign Up

05 Globetrotting (Exploration)

REVIEW - A Place You've Always Wanted to Visit View

STORY - My First Part-Time Job View

STORY - A Memorable Experience in a New Place Sign Up

REVIEW - A Memorable Place You've Visited Sign Up

06 Time Out (Entertainment)

STORY - Hobbies View

REVIEW - MOVIE View

STORY - Extreme Physical Activity Experience Sign Up

07 Mother Nature (Environment)

REPORT - Pressing Environmental Issues View

ARTICLE - What Make us Different from Animals? View

ARTICLE - How Teenagers Can Help Protect the Environment Sign Up

08 Image (Social Values)

ARTICLE - Do Looks Really Matter in Today's Society? View

ARTICLE - The Importance of Art in Today's World View

STORY - The Consequences of Celebrity Trends Sign Up

REPORT - Suggested Features for a School Magazine Sign Up

FAQs

1. What are the differences between the four essay formats: story, article, report, and review?

	Story	Article	Report	Review
Format	Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution	Title Writer's Name Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion	Title Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion Writer's Name	Title Introduction Body Paragraphs Recommendation
Paragraph No.	5 Paragraphs	5 Paragraphs	5 Paragraphs	5 Paragraphs
Introduction	Exposition	General Statement Background Sentence Thesis Statement	General Statement Background Sentence Thesis Statement	General Statement Background Sentence Thesis Statement
Body 1	Rising Action	Topic Sentence Supporting Details Example Concluding Sentence	Topic Sentence Supporting Details Example Concluding Sentence	Argument Supporting Details Feelings Concluding Sentence
Body 2	Climax	Topic Sentence Supporting Details Example Concluding Sentence	Topic Sentence Supporting Details Example Concluding Sentence	Argument Supporting Details Feelings Concluding Sentence
Body 3	Falling Action	Topic Sentence Supporting Details Example Concluding Sentence	Topic Sentence Supporting Details Example Concluding Sentence	-
Closing	Resolution	Rewrite Thesis Summarise points/opinions	Rewrite Thesis Summarise points/opinions	Summarise Recommendation

2. How is word count calculated in SPM English essays?

Category	Example	Number of Words
Standalone Word	beautiful students	considered as 1 word considered as 1 word
Contractions	i'm don't parent's	considered as 1 word considered as 1 word considered as 1 word
Numbers	11 90%	considered as 1 word considered as 1 word
Cohesive Devices	On the other hand In addition	considered as 4 words considered as 2 words
Hypenated Words	state-of-the-art self-improvement	considered as 1 word considered as 1 word
Compound Nouns	skyscraper grandmother	considered as 1 word considered as 1 word
Article	a an the	considered as 1 word considered as 1 word considered as 1 word
Prepositions	on in at	considered as 1 word considered as 1 word considered as 1 word
Idioms	A piece of cake Break a leg	considered as 4 words considered as 3 words
Direct Speech	"Where are you going?" asked Ali.	considered as 1 word
Quotes	"To be or not to be, that is the question." (Shakespeare)	considered as 10 words (Shakespeare) is not part of the sentence but a reference.

3. What are the language features I can use to write a high-scoring essay?

Language Feature	Example	Best Parahraph (s)	Suggested Amount per Essay	Notes
Narrative Hooks	Famous Quotes Definition of terms Dialogue / Monologue Description of setting Question and Answer	Introduction	1	To grab the reader's attention. It should be intriguing, engaging, or thought-provoking to make them want to read.
Sensory Details	sight, hear, touch, smell, taste	All Paragraphs	On every description (If Suitable)	To create vivid imagery or emotional effect, especially in Review or Narrative Essays.
Adjectives	Colorful flowers Sweet fragrance	All Paragraphs	On nouns (If Suitable)	To describe nouns more precisely, making your writing more engaging and expressive.
Similes	His voice was as smooth as silk	Body Paragraphs	1 (If Suitable)	To enhance description, add creativity, and support explanations.
Hyperbole	I've told you a million times My feet are killing me	Body Paragraphs	Optional (If Suitable)	To emphasize a point dramatically. Use sparingly to avoid sounding unrealistic.
Personification	The wind whispered through the trees	Body Paragraphs	Optional (If Suitable)	To give life to inanimate objects or ideas. Adds stylistic flair, especially in Descriptive or Narrative Essays.
Idioms	Break a leg Costs an arm and a leg	All Paragraphs	1	Makes writing more expressive and natural. Avoid overuse and ensure appropriateness for context. Avoid using it in Report writing.
Bombastic Words / Advanced Lexis	C1-C2 Level words	All Paragraphs	5-10	To show a wide range of vocabulary. Keep it natural and readable. Overusing them can cause the essay to sound forced and might lead to incorrect usage.
Cohesive Devices & Linkers	However Furthermore	All Paragraphs	4-8	To connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs. They make your writing sound more logical, organized, and easy to follow.