Calling Form Six and pre-u students!

stuff@school is looking for Form Six and pre-university students to contribute essays to our Earn Your Band 6 column.

The following are the essay questions for Writing Task 2: Issue 29 (Deadline: Sept 25): There have been reports of over-partying and binge drinking among youths. What are some of the ways to curb these activities?

Issue 30 (Deadline: Oct 2): “There is nothing to fear but fear itself.” Do you agree with this famous line by Franklin Roosevelt? Justify your stand. Essays should NOT be less than 350 words. Title your e-mail “Earn Your Band 6: Issue (number)”, and send it to schoolstuff@thestar.com.my.

Provide your full name, age, school, IC number, home address and cellphone number.

Students whose essays are published for Writing Task 2 will be given certificates of recognition endorsed by Star Media Group.

Not just that, we will grade your submission using a three-star system.

Get one star and take home RM50; hit two stars and walk away with RM75; clinch three stars and RM100 is yours! This applies only to Writing Task 2.

Earn Your Band 6 is aimed at improving the English proficiency of those taking the MUET. It features tips and strategies from MUET experts.

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