Descriptive Article (Introduction Writing)

When writing for SPM examinations,
you need to always keep the following marking criteria in mind.


C / CA / O / L

When we write an article, we want to attract and keep the reader's interest.

We can do that by:

1. using descriptive language (eg: adjectives)

2. addressing the reader personally.

3. asking rhetorical questions.

• ADJECTIVES (e.g: furry, adorable, ancient)

• SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGIES / NAMES (e.g: sanctuary, institutions, psychiatrist)

• IDIOMS / PROVERBS (e.g: a needle in a haystack, pity party)

• FIGURATIVE EXPRESSIONS (e.g: a hidden gem, a diamond in the rough)

YES!

• you can ask rethorical questions such as, "did you know that there are less than 50 preserved anthropological sites from all around the world?"

• questions can help to involve readers in your article & hold their attention

Have you ever wondered where those cute, cuddly giant pandas you see in zoos come from? Well, last year on a trip to China I found out. I visited the Woolong National Nature Reserve. It was an unforgettable experience!

Have you ever wondered about the origins of the adorable, cuddly giant pandas that captivate visitors in zoos around the world? Interestingly, during my travels to China last year, I had the chance to find the answer for myself. My journey took me to the renowned Woolong National Nature Reserve, a sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of these extraordinary creatures. It was an experience etched vividly in my memory, one that offered a glimpse into the world of these gentle giants.

Improved

Have you ever wondered where those cute, cuddly giant pandas you see in zoos come from? Well, last year on a trip to China I found out. I visited the Woolong National Nature Reserve. It was an unforgettable experience!

Original

• NA

• It communicates straightforward ideas & holds readers attention.

• It uses cohesive devices and ideas are coherrent.

• uses complex structures and CEFR B2 and above expressions & vocabulary.
  
  

• Content

• Communicative Acheivement

• Organisation

• Language

​MARKING CRITERIA EXPLANATION