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PMR Essay Brainstorming Techniques

This document provides tips for brainstorming ideas to write an essay for the PMR Paper 2 Section A question type, which is based on a series of pictures or notes. It discusses 4 ways to brainstorm: 1) finding related words to the topic, 2) using "wh" questions to form sentences from the pictures/notes, 3) listing what can be seen in the pictures, and 4) utilizing all words and information given. Students are advised to spend 10 minutes brainstorming ideas and to combine techniques when writing their essay. Regular practice is also important to improve essay writing skills for the PMR exam.

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PMR Essay Brainstorming Techniques

This document provides tips for brainstorming ideas to write an essay for the PMR Paper 2 Section A question type, which is based on a series of pictures or notes. It discusses 4 ways to brainstorm: 1) finding related words to the topic, 2) using "wh" questions to form sentences from the pictures/notes, 3) listing what can be seen in the pictures, and 4) utilizing all words and information given. Students are advised to spend 10 minutes brainstorming ideas and to combine techniques when writing their essay. Regular practice is also important to improve essay writing skills for the PMR exam.

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PMR WRITING TIPS-BRAINSTORMING FOR IDEAS

For PMR Paper 2 - Section A, students are required to write an essay based on a series of
pictures or notes.

An example of PMR-type question based on a series of notes.

A PMR 2006 question based on a series of pictures & notes.

The basic steps to answer this type of question are:


1. Read & understand the question.
2. Brainstorm ideas.
3. Write the essay in an organised paragraphs. Write at least 5 sentences
for each paragraph.
4. Re-read the essay to check on your grammar and spelling.

Although the pictures/notes are given, a lot of students still have difficulties of finding ideas on
what to write in their essay.

How to find ideas? The answer is BRAINSTORMING!

In this post, I'll show you how brainstorming can be a great help in elaborating the
points/information given to write an essay.

Ways to brainstorm ideas are discussed as follows:

1. Find the words related to the given words.

Let's say the word given is "holiday". So, think of other words which could be related to the
word "holiday". For example:

Use the new words to write sentences for your essay. For example:

School holidays came again. That means, there were no school and
there will be a lot of free time. Students and teachers used this precious
time to relax their mind. This was the time where most families planned
some family activities such as going for a vacation or camping at any
place of interest.
2. Use "Mr. How & his 5 wives" technique.

This technique refers to the "wh questions" such as:


 Where?
 When?
 Who?
 Why?
 What?
 How?

By using the following picture, form as many questions as you can using the "wh questions".

 Where did they travel to?


 When did they go?
 Who were in the car?
 Why did they go there?
 What were the children/mother/father doing in the car?
 How was the weather?
 How was the road condition?

The answer to each question will be the sentences that you can write for your essay.

Sample answer to each of the above question:

Where did they travel to?


They travelled to Melaka.

When did they go?


They went to Melaka during the school holidays.

Who were in the car?


In the car, there were his father, Encik Jamil, his mother, Puan Sara, Johan
and his younger sister, Lily.
Why did they go there?
They went to Melaka to attend a wedding.

What were the children/mother/father doing in the car?


Encik Jamil was driving while Puan Sara listening to the radio. Johan and Lily
was chatting happily with each other.

How was the weather?


The weather was sunny and the sky was blue.

How was the road condition?


The road was quite bumpy.
The paragraph will look like this:

During the holidays, Johan and his family travelled to Melaka. They
went to Melaka to attend a wedding. In the car, there were his father, Encik
Jamil, his mother, Puan Sara, Johan and his younger sister, Lily. Encik Jamil
was driving while Puan Sara was listening to the radio. Johan and Lily was
chatting happily with each other. The weather was sunny and the sky was
blue. The road was quite bumpy.

3. Observe the picture and list what you see.

By using the same picture, list what you can see.

 a car
 a boy
 a girl
 a family
Use the words to write sentences for your essay.

4. Utilise all the words and information given in the picture.

Write sentences by using all the notes given to write your essay.

Form sentences from the notes given to write your essay.

I hope you'll find that it's not that difficult to find ideas to write an essay for
PMR. You are advised to combine all the techniques which have discussed
earlier when writing your essay. Nevertheless, it takes a lot of practice to
write a good essay.

In exam, spend about 10 minutes to brainstorm ideas for your essay.


Don't forget to use your imagination and experience to write a well-
elaborated composition.

I wish you all the best for the coming PMR :)


[Credits to Pn Z.Z of SMKD, Sepang]

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A structured brainstorming approach positively impacts the quality of introductions and conclusions by providing clear guidance on key themes and ensuring that statements are well-supported by evidence. This leads to strong opening and closing sections that effectively frame the essay's main arguments and insights .

Effective techniques for brainstorming ideas include finding words related to the given topic, using the "Mr. How & his 5 wives" technique which utilizes WH questions to generate questions about the topic, observing the picture and listing visible elements, and utilizing all words and information provided in the notes. These methods help in forming structured sentences that build the essay .

To overcome difficulties in finding ideas, it is advised to brainstorm by associating related words, utilize the "Mr. How & his 5 wives" technique, carefully observe photos to list details, and use all provided words and notes to craft comprehensive sentences .

Practicing these brainstorming techniques regularly can improve essay writing skills by making the process of idea generation faster and more efficient. Over time, students can develop the ability to produce well-organized and detailed essays under time constraints, with enhanced creativity and coherence .

Including specific details about the weather and road conditions enhances the scene's vividness and realism within the narrative. Such details help to set the mood, influence character interactions, and add depth to the storytelling, thereby engaging readers more effectively .

Spending 10 minutes on brainstorming during an exam is practical as it streamlines the writing process, reduces time spent on organizing thoughts later, and increases the essay's coherence. This preparation can enhance essay quality by ensuring that all relevant points are thoughtfully included and well-articulated .

The "Mr. How & his 5 wives" technique enhances essay writing by prompting the writer to answer WH questions such as Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. This leads to a comprehensive exploration of the prompt's context and details, promoting a well-rounded and informative essay .

Observation plays a crucial role by encouraging writers to actively engage with a prompt, whether it be through pictures or notes, and list observable elements. This process assists in shaping the content of the essay and ensures that details are included to provide context and depth .

Brainstorming before writing is important because it helps organize thoughts, ensures all relevant points are addressed, and prevents the omission of crucial details. It allows for structured sentence formation, contributing to clearer and more coherent essays .

Using related word association assists in essay composition by expanding the vocabulary and ideas surrounding the main topic. This strategy encourages writers to create diverse and detailed content that elaborates on the central theme, facilitating richer essays .

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