SNATCH THEFT

4. Use the 5P (5 paragraph) technique to arrange

The picture below shows a snatch theft incident
which you witnessed while walking to school. Based and to write your ideas/points.
on the picture given, write about the incident for your
school magazine.
5. Introduction Paragraph ( 30 50 words )

o Last week I walking to school

o 8.00am football practice

o saw neighbour Miss Siti opposite road

waiting for bus

o she holding a big brown handbag

Body - First Paragraph ( Describe what you

saw happen)

o saw a motorbike two men

o snatch Miss Sitis handbag fell down

screamed for help

When writing about the incident, you should: o shocked gave chase got away

describe what happened

express what you felt Body - Second Paragraph ( Describe what

suggest ways to prevent snatch theft happened after )

write between 120 to 150 words. o checked on Miss Siti hand and leg bruises

o father came took her home made a police

Tips On How To write report

o I felt angry and sad

1. Read and understand the question carefully.

Body - Third Paragraph ( Suggest ways to

2. Find the key words :-
prevent... )
o For example : snatch theft, incident,
o People more careful / alert - alone
witnessed, walking back to school,
o More street lights - bright roads / safe
school magazine.
o Police patrol in / around housing areas

3. In your essay you need to :-

o Describe how the snatch theft happened

o Voice out your feelings about the incident

o Propose ways to prevent snatch theft

 HELPFUL SENTENCES

Emotions: Various sentences can be used to

describe the same emotions. Avoid repeating
words or expressions.

I was happy.
I was sad.
I was surprised.
I was angry
I felt glad.
I felt depressed.
I felt alarmed.
I felt irritated.
She felt pleased.
He was disappointed.
He was shocked.
He was annoyed.
We were delighted.
We were dejected.
We were stunned.
We were furious.
They were overjoyed.
They were miserable.
They were taken aback
They were mad at me

More Helpful Sentences

It was a special occasion. The occasion was

Example
1. Three robbers suddenly rushed into the bank.
2. One robber had a gun.
3. There was a car waiting outside.
4. They shouted at the customers.
5. The customers were afraid.
6. One robber slashed the cashier.
7. He had a sharp knife.
8. One gunman guarded the door.
9. They shot the security guard.
10. They demanded cash.
11. He put all the money in a bag.
12. They ran quickly out of the bank.
13. They drove off in their car.
14. The manager phoned the police.
15. The police rushed to the bank.
special to us.
It is/was easy to do the work. The work is
easy.
That made us overjoyed. We were overjoyed
because of that.
It was a joyful occasion. The occasion was a
joyful one.
It was easy for me to understand what the
teacher was teaching. I could understand the
teacher well.
It made us angry.We were angry because of
it.
It was an extraordinary event. The event was
extraordinary.
It was difficult to learn how to survive.
Learning how to survive was difficult. That
made it easy for us to understand.
It was a memorable incident. The incident
was memorable.
It was difficult to eat the horrible tasteless
food. The noise made it difficult for us to
focus on our studies. It was a terrific event.
The event was terrific. It is difficult to prevent
that from happening.
His explanation made it easy forus to know
what he wanted.
It was an unforgettable moment. The
moment was unforgettable. It was hard to
prevent him from going.
To recycle is to make the world a better place
to live in. It was a superb night.