LITERATURE – NOVEL

Teacher’s notes:
1. This novel section consists of 7 practices.
2. Drill students on how to identify the keywords in the questions.
3. Students should present their answers in three parts – introduction, content and closing.

Student’s Tips:
1. Ask students to identify keywords in the question.

2. For introduction
- students should state the novel and the author.

3. For content
- state ideas / opinions with examples / evidence from the text/ novel.
- For weak students, state at least one or two ideas.
- For average students, use as many ideas as possible.

4. For closing
- conclude by stating personal responses / opinions.

5. Students may answer the question using present or past tense. But, bear in mind they
have to be consistent in using one form of tense throughout their response.
Literature Component: Section D

Question 32 (Poem)5m

Examination Tips
1. Read the questions carefully.
2. Remember, answers to the first three questions are found in the extract.
3. The fourth Q is usually a personal response. Make sure you make attempt to answer the question.
4. Pay attention to the keyword like ‘word’ / ‘phrase’ / ‘line’. If ONE word is required – Give ONE word
only.
5. Do not leave blanks – write answers for all Qs.

Question 33 (Novel) 15m

Examination Tips
1. Read and understand the questions carefully.
2. Write in paragraphs
- piece of evidence one paragraph Or – one reason one paragraph.

Example:

Introduction  State the novel, the author and main ideas (from the q).
Content  State points
 Provide/support with textual evidence and explanations from the
novel
 Write down at least 3 points

Closing  Conclude your response by stating personal responses/opinions

3. Check your tenses. Make sure you have to be consistent in using one form of tense throughout your
response.

Q:SPM 2014
“One has to struggle to improve one’s life.”
With close reference to the text, how far is this true of the novel you have read? 15m