Writing response without tears

Example : A BRAVE MAN IS NOT HE WHO DOESN’T FEEL AFRAID BUT HE WHO CONQUERS THAT
FEAR” WITH CLOSE REFERENCE TO THE TEXT, DESCRIBE HOW THIS IS POTRAYED BY ONE OF
THE CHARACTER AND EXPLAIN HOW THIS QUALITY WOULD BENEFIT YOU.

Thesis statement:
The arguments with her father, her brother Kwai and the head monk prove that Dawan
doesn’t feel afraid but conquers her fear.

Topic sentence :
Firstly, Dawan is not afraid when she tries to convince her father that he should give her a
chance to study.
Concluding sentence:
It is clearly shown that Dawan conquers her fear when she tries to convince her father
that he should give her a chance to study in the city.

Topic sentence:
Secondly, Dawan is not afraid when she argues with her brother, Kwai.
Concluding sentence:
It is as clear as day that Dawan conquers her fear when she tries to convince her
brother that he should give her a chance to study in the city.

Topic sentence:
Lastly, Dawan is not afraid when she argues with the old monk.
Concluding sentence:
It is clearly shown that Dawan conquers her fear when she tries to convince the
monk that she should be given her a chance to study in the city.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, the arguments with her father, her brother Kwai and the head monk prove
that Dawan doesn’t feel afraid but conquers her fear.

1. Useful phrase in giving evidence:

- This is shown in the novel when …..
- It is as clear as day that ….
- It is clearly shown that ….
- This can be seen when ……
- This is highlighted when ….

2. Useful phrase in giving evidence:

- In my opinion …….
- I strongly belief that …..
- In my mind ……
 QUESTION (1)

“Family Love” is one of the themes in the story ‘Sing To The Dawn’. How is this shown in the novel?
Support your answer with close reference to the text.

Paragraph (1) The novel that I have read is Sing To The Dawn by Minfong Ho. In
Introduction this novel, the theme of Family Love is clearly shown by some
characters throughout the story line of the story.

Paragraph (2)
Content
-Give brief description what
is Family Love in this story
The story is about a conflict between in a family either Dawan
supposes to further her study in the City or give up her only chance
to her brother Kwai. Dawan is very stressful as no one supports her
to go as she is only a mere school girl except for her grandmother
who is fully supported her. The relationship between Dawan and
her father, mother and Kwai become distant….

Paragraph (3) First of all, the theme of family love is clearly shown between
Example 1 – Love between Dawan and Kwai. At first, Dawan and Kwaiis very close. When their
Dawan and Kwai teacher announces that Dawan won the scholarship instead of
Kwai; Kwai starts to …..
 Evidence 1:
 Evidence 2:
 Evidence 3:

 Justification:

Paragraph (4) Furthermore, love between family members is shown between

Example 2 – Love between Dawan and her grandmother. This is based on ….
Dawan and Dawan’s
Grandmother

 Evidence 1:
 Evidence 2:
 Evidence 3:

 Justification:

Paragraph (5) Additionally, love between father and son is also vividly shown
Example 3 – Love between between Kwai and his father. It reveals when….
Kwai and his father

 Evidence 1:
 Evidence 2:
 Evidence 3:

 Justification:
 Paragraph (6) All in all, I think the theme of Family Love is brilliantly shown in this
Conclusion story via its characters. In my opinion, it is crucial to have love
-Give personal opinion and feeling between family members as we need to have a very strong
a lesson you have learnt bone in order to build a happy and successful family. I personally
from the theme have learnt to respect other, give and take and also be helpful to
other family members. I admire the character of Dawan as she
portraysa very good and positive manners towards her family
members even though she needs to stand for her right. I hope I can
be like her.

*Avoid giving summary or mere narration of the novel and ALWAYS give PERSONAL OPINIONS!!!
* Always repeat the phrase Family Love in every evidence/opinion in order to show that you are
answering the question!
 QUESTION (2)

Using the details from the novel that you have studied, which part/incident of the story do you
like most? Give reasons for your choice with close reference to the text.

Paragraph (1) The novel that I have studied is Sing To The Dawn written by Minfong Ho. In
Introduction this novel, the part/incident of the story that I like most is in chapter ___. That
 Part/Inciden is the part/incident that tells the reader about …..
t:

Paragraph (2) There are three reasons why I like this part/incident the most. First,
Content ______________________________________________________________Se
-State three cond, ____________________________________________________
general reasons ______________________________________________________________
why you like the Third,_________________________________________________________
part/incident

Paragraph (3) First and foremost, I like this part of the novel because it is
Reason 1 : ____________________
The reasons why I say this is because….
 Evidence 1:
 Evidence 2: In the novel…
 Evidence 3:
I feel that…

 Justification:

Paragraph (4) Another reason why I like this part is because it is …

Reason 2:
Based on the novel…
Evidence 1:
I believe that…
Evidence 2:

Evidence 3:

Justification:

Paragraph (5) Finally, I like this part most because …

Reason 3:
Referring to the novel,…
Evidence 1:
I think that…
Evidence 2:
Evidence 3:

Justification:

Paragraph (6) In a nutshell, …

Conclusion
-Give personal
opinion and a
lesson you have
learnt from the
theme

*Avoid giving summary or mere narration of the novel and ALWAYS give PERSONAL OPINIONS!!!
* Always repeat the phrase reasons why I like this part of the novel because in order to show that
you are answering the question!