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ANSWER REQUIREMENTS

Paragraph 1

1) Mention the title of the novel and the author.

2) Provide a brief synopsis in one or two sentences.

3) Repeat the question.

4) State the main ideas (optional – depends on question).

Paragraph 2

1) Simple sentence stating the FIRST main idea.

2) State reason.

3) Provide evidence with keywords from the novel.

4) Link to the “effect”. (for KBAT)

Paragraph 3

1) Simple sentence stating the SECOND main idea.

2) State reason.



Paragraph 4 (OPTIONAL)

1) Simple sentence stating the THIRD main idea.

2) State reason.



Last Paragraph

1) Conclude your answer by RE-STATING the main ideas (Paragraph 1, sentence 4).

2) Mention about your hope OR thought (depends on question)

Prepared by: Hafizuddin Yahaya (SMKDSA ’15)

ANSWER TEMPLATE

Paragraph 1

The novel I learnt is ____(title of novel)___ by __(name of author)__. This novel is

about __________(a short synopsis in just one sentence)______________. The

______________________(repeat the question here)_________________________. This

is because ____________(state the main ideas)_________________.

Paragraph 2

First of all, _________________(state FIRST main idea)_____________________.

This is because ___________(state reason)____________. This is shown in the story when

___________(provide evidence(s) with keywords from the novel)__________________. ______________(Write MORE than TWO sentences)____________________________. As we can clearly see now, _________(link the “cause” to an “effect”)_____________.

Paragraph 3

Moreover, ________________(state SECOND main idea)____________________.


___________(provide evidence(s) with keywords from the novel)__________________. ______________(Write MORE than TWO sentences)____________________________. It is clear as day that __________(link the “cause” to an “effect”)_____________.

Paragraph 4 (OPTIONAL)

Apart from that, _______________(state THIRD main idea)___________________.


___________(provide evidence(s) with keywords from the novel)__________________. _________________(Write MORE than TWO sentences)_______________________. Now we can see that ____________(link the “cause” to an “effect”)_____________.

Last Paragraph

In conclusion, ________________(re-state the main ideas)___________________. I hope ___________________________________________________________________.

OR

In my opinion / I think, _______________________________________________________.


MODEL ANSWER (CHARACTER)

Question: Based on one novel above, describe an admirable character who succeeded in life.

The novel I learnt is Catch Us If You Can by Catherine MacPhail. This novel is

about a young boy named Rory who lives with his Granda who looked after him after his father left him and his mother when he was a baby. The admirable character is Rory. I admire Rory because he is responsible, brave and forgiving.

First of all, Rory is responsible despite being very young. This is because Rory does all the shopping, cooking and cleaning. He always makes sure that Granda takes his medicine and he looks after him. Rory refuses to be in the football team because he has to look after Granda. Rory feels responsible to look after Granda because Granda looked after him all his life so Rory needs to look after him now that Granda is sick, old and forgetful.

Moreover, Rory is also thoughtful. This is because Rory understands how Granda feels. After their flat went down in fire, Granda was placed in Rachnadar. Granda hates this place. Knowing how much Rachnadar frightens Granda and how bad the nurses there treat him, Rory finally planned to his ‘Great Escape’. He talked to his best friend, Darren, who gives the spare key of his mother’s caravan to Rory.

Apart from that, Rory is also forgiving. During their escape trip, Rory and Granda met several people. One of them is Norma. She was worried about Granda who is sick so she reported about Rory and his Granda to the police. Even though Norma nearly ruined their escape plan, Rory still forgives him. In fact, Rory also forgives his father who walked out of his life when he was little, leading to his mother’s death.

In conclusion, I admire Rory because he is responsible, brave and forgiving. I hope I can be such a responsible, brave and forgiving person just like Rory.

OR

In my opinion, Rory can be a good example to everyone.


MODEL ANSWER (THEME)

Question: Based on one novel above, write on the main theme.

The novel I learnt is Catch Us If You Can by Catherine MacPhail. This novel is

about a young boy named Rory who lives with his Granda who looked after him after his father left him and his mother when he was a baby. The main theme in this novel is helping one another.

First of all is when Darren helps Rory with his ‘Great Escape’ plan. This is shown

in the story after Rory witnessed how bad a nurse treated Granda in Rachnadar. It took Rory 3 days to make his decision but he could not decide where to go so he talked to Darren. Darren suggested that they go to his mum’s caravan because it is secluded and nobody would find them. As Rory agrees, Darren gave the spare key of the caravan to Rory.

Moreover, Sammy and his family help Rory and Granda when the police discovered their location. This is shown in the story when Rory and Granda were hiding in the caravan. After several days, Rory received a text message from Darren telling them to run away because the police knew where they are. While hiding from the police, Sammy and his son, Tyrone, came to help them. They led the two escapees to their camper van and provided food and shelter for them. The family was going north and they want to take Rory and Granda with them. Rory is worried Sammy will get into trouble for helping them so he decided not to follow the family.

Apart from that, Rory and Granda also received help from Rab. This is shown in

the story after they stole a car. Granda was not well when they stopped by a petrol station. Rab filled up the petrol but did not take the money from Rory. He took Rory and Granda to rest at his place. He advises Rory to go to his father in Liverpool. The next day, he drove Rory and Granda to his girlfriend, Annie, who then took them to the Lake District.

In conclusion, the main theme in this novel is helping one another. I hope I can

be as loving and have a loving family just like the children.

OR

I think, I will be more loving towards my family starting from today.

EXERCISE


The novel I learnt is ___________________________ by ___________________.

This novel is about __________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________.

The _____________________________________________________________________.

This is because ____________________________________________________________.

First of all, __________________________________________________________.

This is because __________________________________________________________.

This is shown in the story when ________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Moreover, __________________________________________________________.

This is because __________________________________________________________.


_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Apart from that, ______________________________________________________.

This is because __________________________________________________________.


_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

In conclusion, _______________________________________________________.

I hope ___________________________________________________________________.

OR

In my opinion / I think, _______________________________________________________.


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