Form 5 Novel

Prepared by Ms Tang

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 SAMPLE QUESTION
The following is the novel you have
studied in the literature component
in English language.
Captain Nobody by Dean
Pitchford

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
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Marking Scheme

Content - 10 marks
Language - 5 marks
Total - 15 marks

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 How marks are awarded?
Answering the question = 1 mark
Point
+ Elaboration
+ Example+ Opinion= 3
(3 points x 3 = 9 marks)
Language Overall grading (5 marks)
Vocabulary
Sentence patterns
Organisation of ideas

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 Answering Techniques
Introduction

Point 1

Point 2

Point 3

Conclusion

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 How to write your INTRO?
Introduction
The novel I have studied is Captain Nobody
by Dean Pitchford.
+ THESIS
STATEMENT

Questions is _________.
ANSWER _________
ANSWER has shown
POINT 1, POINT 2, and POINT 3.
In the following paragraphs, I will discuss on
the ________ with close reference from the
TOPIC
text.
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 SAMPLE of the
Introduction

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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How to write your POINT(1)?
Point 1

POINT . ELABORATE . EXAMPLE(S) .

OPINION(O).

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 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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 POINT 1 continues
POINT . ELABORATE . EXAMPLE(S) .
OPINION(O).
Not only that, Cecil works with JJ to
create a superhero outfit from old
clothes for Newt. He successfully
turns Newts 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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 Now YOU try writing POINT
(2)
Point 2

POINT . ELABORATE . EXAMPLE(S) .

OPINION(O).
se connectors:
econdly/ Besides/ In addition/ Moreover/ Furthermore

POINT
I find Cecil interesting as he is a determined
person.

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 Point 2
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.
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 Point 2
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.

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 Lets continue with POINT 3!
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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 Point 3

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.

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 How to write the
CONCLUSION?
Conclusion

Repeat your THESIS STATEMENT.

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 SAMPLE of the
Conclusion

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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 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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 Suggested Answer
Hard-
working
Disciplin Independe
e nt
Responsi Lovin
ble g
Captain
Nobody
Brave Obedient
(Newton
Newman)

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