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D A R N D

5 TYPES OF ESSAYS

Discursive

Argumentative

Reflective

Narrative

Descriptive

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Argumentative/ Discussive

1. Speaking proper English

2. is no longer essential

3. in this changing world .

4. What is your opinion ?

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Define what is proper Englishand when the situations of speaking

proper English arises

Do

ensure that SPEAKING is not the same

as WRITING

choose either DISCUSSIVE or ARGUMENTATIVE formats

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For :

This changing world is learningEnglish as a main language for worldcommunication. e.g. Singapore's mainadministrative language is English for such purposes

This changing world is becoming aglobal village for tourists to access theworlde.g Establishes Singapore's reputationfor tourists as helpful and attractive

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Against :

the changing world is increasinglylooking to China as the nexteconomy where English is notfirst language

the changing world is one thatcelebrates diversityEnglish is not the mother tongueof many countries it becomesmixed with local dialects e.g.Singlish

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Have your opinion of whether or notspeaking good English is essential, especiallyfrom the point of yourself as a Singaporean.

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Descriptive

1. Good leaders are regarded to have qualitiesthat many admire.

2. Describe a leader

3. who has been influential and admirable

4. in your life .

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Do not :

Use bad hats in history

Dodgy characters

Family members with traitswith few people in the worldwould admire

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Do

Use safe figures like

coaches, mentors, parents

Describe in details their leadership traits and how itaffected you

Focus on one particular incident

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Discursive

1. Students in the near future

2. will have a greater say

3. in their school policies .

4. What are the factors that will lead tothis result ?

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Do

assume that it will happen

it will happen soon

the good factors

- openness from school- input from mature students

the bad factors- overwhelming discipline

problem- student complaints

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Narrative / Reflective

1. Recount a time

2. when a missed opportunity

3. turned out

4. to be a blessing in disguise .

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Do

Use situations likeholidays or long awaitedleisure trips

Gingerly use career promotions or meetings(with convincingexpression)

Focus on anticipation

and benefits of theopportunity

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Do not

turn it into a farfetchedterrorist accident

exaggerate the turnout of the event

keep to details andelaborate on thecharacter's emotion and

response

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Instead

stick to a believable storyline

what is the benefit of the blessings in disguise

use relational bonds or a crucial lesson learnt

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Wild Card (DARND)

Leisure

1. What kind of format you are using?

2. Is the essay focused/out of point ?

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Good PointsRelevant Introduction with definitions and interestingsentence structures

Reasonable Points that differ from each other

Clear Paragraphs that explore various points, or a goodprogression of the plot

Examples of general knowledge, or convincingexperience in narratives (depth)

Comprehensive Conclusion to remind the reader of theargument or discussion, or lesson of in the plot.

More good points that you would like to share with us...

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Bad Points

Dodgy or boring Introductions that repeats itself again in the following paragraphs

Illogical Points & Plots that show no understanding

of the question1. Lack of Paragraphs

2. Lack of interesting vocabulary e.g. idioms

3. Farfetched experiences4. No Conclusion

5. Any other points you can think of...

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At the head of your composition, write the number of the topic you have chosen.

1. What is your idea of a well educated man or woman? Describe the qualities that such an individualwould possess.

2. Suggest some ways in which kindess and compassion can be nurtured in children when they are inschool.

3. Too many young people today suffer from Enviromental Deficit Disorder. What are your views?

4. Darkness... Some people fear it, others welcome it. What is your own attitude to darkness?

5. What is your idea of a civic-minded society? Describe how civic-minded citizens of a country wouldbehave.

6. What can be done to make the environment more friendly to the old and the disabled?

7. The prevalent use of technology today has resulted in an increasingly dehumanised society. What are your views?

8. There is nothing to fear but fear itself... How far do you think this statement is true.

9. Love conquers all... What do you make of this statement.

9. Any other essay topics you would like to attempt

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Questions & Answers

You can also speak personally with Mr Samy regarding any questions on the topic or on any

specific essay question.