English Form 5

01 It's Personal! (Environment)

REPORT - Student Hostel Conditions View

02 Life's Great Mysteries (Adventure)

REVIEW - Film View

STORY - Time Travel and Adventure View

STORY - Mystery Sign Up

STORY - Adventure Sign Up

03 The World of Sport (Sport)

ARTICLE - How Media Affects Athlete's Private Lives View

ARTICLE - How Sports Facilities Build a Better Nation View

04 Shopping Therapy (Consumer Habits & Lifestyle)

REVIEW (Consumer Habits) - An Online Food Delivery Service View

ARTICLE (Consumer Habits) - The Impact of Online Shopping on Smaller Shops View

REPORT (Consumer Habits) - Interest Levels of Boys and Girls in Electronic Gadgets Sign Up

STORY (Consumer Habits) - Friendship Sign Up

ARTICLE (Consumer Habits) - Teenagers Shopping Preferences Sign Up

STORY (Lifestyle) - Unfortunate Events Sign Up

ARTICLE (Lifestyle) - Popular Relaxation Methods Among Teenagers Sign Up

05 The Environment (Environment)

ARTICLE - The Most Serious Environmental Problems View

ARTICLE - Ways to Encourage People to Care about The Environment View

ARTICLE - The Issues of Plastic Waste in Your Area or Country Sign Up

ARTICLE - Is Growing Your Own Food Worth the Effort? Sign Up

06 Crime (Social Issues)

ARTICLE - What Communities Can Do to Help Reduce Crime View

STORY - A Person Who Turned to Crime View

ARTICLE - The Impact of Illegal Music Downloading on The Music Industry Sign Up

ARTICLE - Do Young Offenders Should Be Sent to an Army Camp instead of Prison? Sign Up

07 The Media (Entertainment)

REVIEW - Media Platform with The Best News Coverage View

REPORT - Programmes for the New School TV Channel View

REPORT - Features for the College's Monthly Magazine Sign Up

08 A Hard Day's Work (Career)

REVIEW - Fun Job for Students View

STORY - A Time When a Bold Decision Was Made View

09 Getting Away (Travel)

ARTICLE - Reducing the Impact of Tourism View

REVIEW - Holidays Destination View

REVIEW - Summer Camps for Teenagers Sign Up

10 Where on Earth? (Financial Independence)

STORY - Financial Struggles View

ARTICLE - Pros and Cons Leaving Home to Start Working View

11 High-Tech World (Technology)

ARTICLE - Problems in Developing Countries View

ARTICLE - The Role of Technology in Improving our Health View

REVIEW - Preferred Method of Communication Sign Up

REVIEW - Favorite Restaurant Sign Up

12 Happy to Help! (Social Values)

ARTICLE - Problems Faces by Community View

ARTICLE - Keep Charities Alive View

REPORT - Youth Unemployment Issue Sign Up

REPORT - Challenges Faced by Young People in Society Sign Up

REPORT - Enhancing Quality of Life for the Elderly in Nursing Homes Sign Up

REPORT - Suggestions to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Night 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.