NOVEL RESPONSE (Sample answer)

(CONTENTS , 10 marks + LANGUAGE, 5 marks = 15 marks)

E.g.: Determination leads to ones success. Describe how this is
portrayed in the short story.
INTRODUCTION / ANSWER: Based on the short story . by
, determination leads to ones 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 Aloos 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 Aloos success because Aloo manages to

convince his mother in allowing him to go to America. This can be seen
when finally Aloos 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 Aloos 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 Aloos
determination in promising that he will work his way through college and
consulting with Mr Velji, Aloo gets his mothers permission. If Aloo merely
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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 ones success. Describe how this is
portrayed in the short story.
INTRODUCTION / ANSWER: Based on the short story . by
, determination leads to ones 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 Aloos 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 Aloos success because Aloo manages to

convince his mother in allowing him to go to America. This can be seen
when finally Aloos 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 Aloos 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 Aloos

determination in promising that he will work his way through college and
consulting with Mr Velji, Aloo gets his mothers 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