Question 33 Answering Technique

1. Form 5 Novel
Prepared by Ms Tang
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2. SAMPLE QUESTION
The following is the novel you have studied in
the literature component in English language.
Based on the novel, who do you think is the
most interesting character in the novel you
have studied? Support your answer with close
reference from the text.
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Captain Nobody – by Dean Pitchford

3. Marking Scheme
Content - 10 marks
Language - 5 marks
Total - 15 marks
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4. How marks are awarded?
Answering the question = 1 mark
(3 points x 3 = 9 marks)
Language  Overall grading (5 marks)
Vocabulary
Sentence patterns
Organisation of ideas
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Point+ Elaboration + Example + Opinion = 3

5. Answering Techniques
Introduction
Point 1
Point 2
Point 3
Conclusion
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6. How to write your INTRO?
• The novel I have studied is Captain Nobody by Dean
Pitchford.
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• Questions is _________. _________ has shown
POINT 1, POINT 2, and POINT 3.
• In the following paragraphs, I will discuss on the
________ with close reference from the text.
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Introduction
THESIS STATEMENT
ANSWER ANSWER
TOPIC

7. SAMPLE of the…
The novel I have studied is Captain Nobody
by Dean Pitchford. In my opinion, the most
interesting character is Cecil Butterworth. This
is because he is creative, determined, and
supportive to his friends. In the following
paragraphs, I will discuss the topic with close
reference from the text.
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Introduction

8. How to write your POINT(1)?
POINT . ELABORATE . EXAMPLE(S) . OPINION(O).
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Point 1

9. SAMPLE of POINT(1)…
POINT . ELABORATE . EXAMPLE(S) . OPINION(O).
Cecil is creative and innovative. He always
has a lot of new ideas. For example, Cecil
comes up with the idea of creating their own
Halloween costumes. He also says that he can
wrap himself in sheet of music and ‘come as a
symphony!’ He then dressed as Mozart on
Halloween. […… continue in the next slide]
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10. POINT 1 continues…
…Not only that, Cecil works with JJ to create a
superhero outfit from old clothes for Newt. He
successfully turns Newt’s oversized clothes
and immediately connects it to ‘something
Superman would wear’. This shows that Cecil
is indeed a creative person who has a lot of
witty ideas to brighten up his friends’ life.
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POINT . ELABORATE . EXAMPLE(S) . OPINION(O).

11. Now YOU try writing POINT (2)
POINT . ELABORATE . EXAMPLE(S) . OPINION(O).
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Point 2
Use connectors:
Secondly/ Besides/ In addition/ Moreover/ Furthermore/
POINT
I find Cecil interesting as he is a determined person.

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ELABORATE
He is determined and work hard to achieve his dream,
which is to be a drummer. He practises whenever he has
free time.
EXAMPLE(S)
Another example is that Cecil is persistent in convincing
Captain Nobody to help him retrieve the discarded drum
from the dumpster.
Point 2

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OPINION(O)
This incident shows that Cecil is determined and he
never gives up until his wish is fulfilled.
In life, we should also be determined and work hard to
achieve our dreams.
Point 2

14. Let’s continue with POINT 3!
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Point 3
Use connectors:
Besides/ In addition/ Moreover/ Furthermore/
POINT
Cecil is a true friend to Newton (Captain Nobody) and JJ.
ELABORATE
He is always supportive to his friends through thick and
thin.

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Point 3
EXAMPLE(S)
For instance, although Cecil is shorter and skinnier than
Newton, he stands up for Newt when Newt is
threatened by Ricky Ratner and his gang.
Similarly, Cecil encourages and supports Newt in the
audacious plan to climb Appleton water tower to
persuade Riggie Ratner not to jump.

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OPINION(O)
In a way, Cecil helps Newt to overcome his fear of
height. He always fights alongside his friend, Newt who
is also known as Captain Nobody.
Point 3

17. How to write the CONCLUSION?
• Repeat your THESIS STATEMENT.
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Conclusion

18. SAMPLE of the…
In conclusion, Cecil Butterworth is creative,
determined, and supportive to his friends. It is
of his interesting character and help as a side
kick to Captain Nobody that makes this novel
exciting.
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Conclusion

19. HANDS ON PRACTICE!!!
Question
• In your opinion, who is the hero of the novel
you have studied? Support your answer with
close reference to the text.
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20. Suggested Answer
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Captain Nobody
(Newton
Newman)
Brave
Responsible
Discipline
Hard-working
Independent
Loving
Obedient