PT3 ESSAY - ARTICLE FOR SCHOOL MAGAZINE

The picture shows an accident you witnessed on your way to school.

Based on the pictures given, write about the incident in your school magazine.

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When writing about the incident, you should:
-describe what happened
-express what you felt
-suggest ways on road safety
-write between 120 and 150 words.

Tips to answer this type of question

-Use the 6W 1H method
-Read the question carefully
-Use the information given in the question to write your essay.
-Write at least 200-250 words as time permits.
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Last Monday morning, I decided to walk to school rather than to cycle there. The distance to school
from my house is just a stone's throw away. As I lazily dragged myself to school. Suddenly, as fast a
lightning, a group of boys whizzed pass me on their bicycles. They were racing with each other.
Unfortunately, one of the boys hit a big rock by the road side and fell down hard onto the road. He
was the last one in the group. Unaware, his friends just kept racing on. I was shocked at what I saw and
quickly ran to help him.
To my surprise, it was Kamal, my friend. His right arm and right leg were bleeding and he could not
move his right arm. Furthermore, it gave him an excruciating pain when he tried to move it. His friends rode
back to see what had happened.
Luckily, a good Samaritan stopped his car and took him to the hospital. Later in the evening, his
friends and I paid him a visit at the hospital. He was still in pain but he managed to joke about his
experience with us. He deeply regretted his actions and vowed never to race again. Road safety is very
important.
Therefore, we must take it seriously. We must never race while cycling on the road. We must always
cycle on the opposite side of the road and always wear protective gear when cycling. As the saying goes,
prevention is better than cure.
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(The sample essay above is roughly 240 words and I have used 4 idioms in the
essay)
1. Prevention is better than cure - it is better to stop something bad from
happening than it is to deal with it after it has happened.
2. As fast as lightning -incredibly quickly or speedily.
3. Good Samaritan - a person who helps other people and especially strangers
when they have trouble.
4. A stone's throw away - a very short distance.

By Kelvin, SMJK Heng Ee

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.

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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
1. Read and understand the question carefully. 3. In your essay you need to :-
2. Find the key words :- o how the snatch theft happened
-For example : snatch theft, incident, witnessed, walking o your feelings about the incident
back to school, school magazine. o to prevent snatch theft
4. Use the technique to arrange and to write your ideas/points.
5. Introduction Paragraph – ( 30 – 50 words ) Body - First Paragraph – ( Describe what you saw happen)
o Last week – I – walking – to school o saw – a motorbike – two men
o 8.00am – football practice o snatch Miss Siti’s handbag – fell down – screamed for
o saw – neighbour – Miss Siti – opposite road – help
waiting for bus o shocked – gave chase – got away
o she – holding a big brown – handbag
Body - Second Paragraph – ( Describe what happened after ) Body - Third Paragraph – ( Suggest ways to prevent... )
o checked on Miss Siti – hand and leg – bruises o People – more careful / alert - alone
o father came – took her home – made a police report o More street lights - bright roads / safe
o I – felt – angry and sad o 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 snatch 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. By Kelvin, SMJK Heng Ee