ANSWER REQUIREMENTS

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Mention the title of the novel and the author.

Provide a brief synopsis in one or two sentences.
Repeat the question.
State the main ideas (optional depends on question).

Paragraph 2
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Simple sentence stating the FIRST main idea.

State reason.
Provide evidence with keywords from the novel.
Link to the effect. (for KBAT)

Paragraph 3
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Simple sentence stating the SECOND main idea.

State reason.
Provide evidence with keywords from the novel.
Link to the effect. (for KBAT)

Paragraph 4 (OPTIONAL)
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Simple sentence stating the THIRD main idea.

State reason.
Provide evidence with keywords from the novel.
Link to the effect. (for KBAT)

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)

ANSWER TEMPLATE
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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)____________________.
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)____________________________.
It is clear as day that __________(link the cause to an effect)_____________.
Paragraph 4 (OPTIONAL)
Apart from that, _______________(state THIRD 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)_______________________.
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)

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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 mothers 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 mothers 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.

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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 mums 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
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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 __________________________________________________________.
This is shown in the story when ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Apart from that, ______________________________________________________.
This is because __________________________________________________________.
This is shown in the story when ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
In conclusion, _______________________________________________________.
I hope ___________________________________________________________________.
OR
In my opinion / I think, _______________________________________________________.

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