Form 4 Leaving

NOVEL RESPONSE (Sample answer) (CONTENTS , 10 marks + LANGUAGE, 5 marks = 15 marks) E.g.: Determination leads to one’s success. Describe how this is portrayed in the short story. INTRODUCTION / ANSWER: Based on the short story …………………. by ……………………, determination leads to one’s success is widely portrayed. This can be seen especially in …………….. life.

For each paragraph – para. 2, 3, & 4 – there MUST be: 1. Reason, 2. Evidence + Elaboration, 3. Justification REASON: Determination leads to Aloo’s success because due to that, Aloo manages to realize his dream in studying abroad, America. EVIDENCE + ELABORATION: This can be seen when he works hard in order to get information and a placement in the universities in America. After being inspired by Mr Datoo, who comes back to visit from America, Aloo consistently writes to many universities where his letter-writing has taken him a few months. As he did not give up, he succeeds in getting satisfying reply to his efforts. Finally, he is offered a place and scholarship from the California Institute of Technology. JUSTIFICATION: If Aloo did not put all his effort in his action, he might not be able to achieve his ambition and end up furthering his study in a local university studying agriculture.

Determination leads to Aloo’s success because Aloo manages to convince his mother in allowing him to go to America. This can be seen when finally Aloo’s mother gives her blessing and even loan some money for Aloo. At first, mother is furious that Aloo wishes to leave her and choose to study abroad. She is against Aloo’s wish as she believes that he will not return to her after his studies. Apart from fearing of losing Aloo, mother also concerns about their financial problem. However, after seeing Aloo’s determination in promising that he will work his way through college and consulting with Mr Velji, Aloo gets his mother’s permission. If Aloo merely Prepared by: Ms Nur Liyana Roslan

agrees to her mother initial decision, he might have to decline the offer from the California Institute of Technology.

NOVEL RESPONSE (Sample answer) (CONTENTS , 10 marks + LANGUAGE, 5 marks = 15 marks) E.g.: Determination leads to one’s success. Describe how this is portrayed in the short story. INTRODUCTION / ANSWER: Based on the short story …………………. by ……………………, determination leads to one’s success is widely portrayed. This can be seen especially in …………….. life.

For each paragraph – para. 2, 3, & 4 – there MUST be: 1. Reason, 2. Evidence + Elaboration, 3. Justification REASON: Determination leads to Aloo’s success because due to that, Aloo manages to realize his dream in studying abroad, America. EVIDENCE + ELABORATION: This can be seen when he works hard in order to get information and a placement in the universities in America. After being inspired by Mr Datoo, who comes back to visit from America, Aloo consistently writes to many universities where his letter-writing has taken him a few months. As he did not give up, he succeeds in getting satisfying reply to his efforts. Finally, he is offered a place and scholarship from the California Institute of Technology. JUSTIFICATION: If Aloo did not put all his effort in his action, he might not be able to achieve his ambition and end up furthering his study in a local university studying agriculture.

Determination leads to Aloo’s success because Aloo manages to convince his mother in allowing him to go to America. This can be seen when finally Aloo’s mother gives her blessing and even loan some money for Aloo. At first, mother is furious that Aloo wishes to leave her and choose to study abroad. She is against Aloo’s wish as she believes that he will not return to her after his studies. Apart from fearing of losing Aloo, mother also Prepared by: Ms Nur Liyana Roslan

concerns about their financial problem. However, after seeing Aloo’s determination in promising that he will work his way through college and consulting with Mr Velji, Aloo gets his mother’s permission. If Aloo merely agrees to her mother initial decision, he might have to decline the offer from the California Institute of Technology.

Prepared by: Ms Nur Liyana Roslan