LEAVING BY M.G. VASSANJI Question 1
The following are the short stories and drama studied in the literature component in English Language. Tanjong Rhu
- Minfong Ho ( retold by Clare West )
Leaving
-M.G. Vassanji ( retold by Jeniffer Basset )
The right thing to do
- Martyn Ford
Choose any one of the above and answer the question below. “The road to success is paved with challenges “
With close reference to the text, how far is this true of the text you have read ? Question requirement
1. Choose one of the story studied 2. Understand the quotation qiven “ the road to success is paved with challenges “ 3. Decide either the statement is TRUE or FALSE / AGREE or DISAGREE 4. Think of the relevant evidende to support your discussion Outline your answer ( make sure it is always relevant to question requirement )
Introduction
Based on short story , Leaving , I agree that the road to success is paved with challenges. In Leaving , Aloo a brilliant student in Tanzania , defies all odds and achieves his dreams of studying in America. Aloo is not content to study at the local university like most of his peers. He is inspired to v enture to America where people can study all kinds of strange and interesting t hings. Statement
Textual evidence
In order to achieve his dream of studying overseas, Aloo faces many challenges yet he faces them wisely
1. Aloo takes the trouble to write to universities in Americato get the necessary information
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Elaboration
Personal response
Sum up
Despites the obstacles he faced, Aloo never gives up on his dream and he finally made it to America.
2. Despite being offered a scholarship, his mother points out that they would not be able to raise the money for travel and living expenses 3. He faces his 1
mother’s wrath when she accuses him of being selfish and abandoning the family.
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4. Mr.Velji , a school officer, while impressed with Aloo’s results, also points out the downsides of studying in America Textual evidence
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In conclusion, based on what has happened to Aloo, I agree that the road to success is paved with challenges. We should not give up and must face the challenges wisely.
Sample anwer:-
Based on short story , Leaving , I agree that the road to success is paved with challenges. In Leaving , Aloo a brilliant student in Tanzania , defies all odds and achieves his dreams of studying in America. Aloo is not content to study at the local university like most of his peers. He is inspired to venture to America where people can study all kinds of strange and interesting things. In order to achieve his dream of studying overseas, Aloo faces many challenges but he faces wisely . Aloo takes the trouble to write to universities in America to get the necessary information . Aloo faces many challenges along the way. Despite being offered a scholarship, his mother points out that they would not be able to raise the money for travel and living expenses. He faces his mother’s wrath when she accuses him of being selfish and abandoning the family. Mr.Velji , a
school officer, while impressed with Aloo’s result, also points out the downsides of studying in America. Despites the obstacles he faced, Aloo never gives up on his dream and he finally made it to America. In conclusion, based on what has happened to Aloo, I agree that the road to success is paved with challenges. We should not give up and must face the challenges wisely.
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Question 2 The following are the short stories and drama studied in the literature component in English Language. Tanjong Rhu
- Minfong Ho ( retold by Clare West )
Leaving
-M.G. Vassanji ( retold by Jeniffer Basset )
The right thing to do - Martyn Ford Choose any one of the above and answer the question below. “ One’s decisions in life reflect one’s character”
With close reference to the text , how far is this true of the text you have read ? Question requirement
1. Choose one of the story studied 2. Understand the quotation given “ One’s decisions in life reflect one’s cha racter” 3. Decide either the statement is TRUE OR FALSE / AGREE OR DISAGREE 4. Think of the relevant evidences to support your discussion Outline your answer ( make sure it is always relevant to question requirement ) Introduction
Based on short story Leaving , I agree that one’s decisions in life reflect one’s character. In the story , Aloo is descibed as a determine person. Statement
Content1 Aloo a bright young boy , is determined to pursue his studies in America.
Statement Content 2 In order to achieve his dream of studying overseas,
Textual evidence Although he has been offered a place at the local university in Tanzania, he is not interested to study agriculture Textual evidence Aloo decides to take the trouble to write to universities in America to get the necessary information
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Elaboration
Personal response
Sum up His sight are set on studying medicine and he is determine to live his dream in America.
Elaboration His wish comes true when he receives a scholarship offer from the California Institute of Technology.
Personal response
Sum up
Statement Content 3 Aloo also decides not to give up on his dream
Conclusion
Textual evidence dream when his mother opposes his plans, citing financial constraints and distances
Elaboration
Personal response and due to his determination to further studies overseas , his mother, despite her misgivings, seeks help to send her son overseas.
Sum up
In conclusion , Aloo’s decision to defy the norms of studying in a local university leads him to great success. It tells us that Aloo is foward – thinking , resourceful and determined to succeed in life.
Sample answer Based on short story Leaving , I agree that one’s decisions in life reflect one’s character. In the
story , Aloo is descibed as a determine person . Aloo a bright young boy , is determined to pursue his studies in America. Although he has been offered a place at the local university in Tanzania, he is not interested to study agriculture. His sight are set on studying medicine and he is determine to live his dream in America. In order to achieve his dream of studying overseas, Aloo decides to take the trouble to write to universities in America to get the necessary information . His wish comes true when he receives a scholarship offer from the California Institute of Technology. Aloo also decides not to give up on his dream when his mother opposes his plans, citing f inancial constraints and distances and due to his determination to further studies overseas, his mother, despite her misgivings, seeks help to send her son overseas. In conclusion , Aloo’s decision to defy the norms of studying in a local university leads him to
great success. It tells us that Aloo is foward – thinking , resourceful and determined to succeed in life.
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Question 3 The following are the short stories and drama studied in the literature component in English Language. Tanjong Rhu
- Minfong Ho ( retold by Clare West )
Leaving
-M.G. Vassanji ( retold by Jeniffer Basset )
The right thing to do
- Martyn Ford
Choose any one of the above and answer the question below. Name one moral value emphasized in the book you have read. With close reference to the text , explain how it is potrayed by the characters of the book you have read ?
Question requirement
1. Choose one of the story studied 2. Name one moral value emphasised in the story u choose 3. explain how it is potrayed by the characters – focus on 2/3 characters that highlight the value 4. Think of the relevant evidences to support your discussion
Outline your answer ( make sure it is always relevant to question requirement )
Introduction
Content1 (STEPS)
Based on short story Leaving by M.G. Vassanji, one moral value that is emphasised is love for family. Statement Textual Elaboration Personal Sum up evidence response This is potrayed Widowed at 33 clearly by , Aloo’s mother did not remarry Aloo’s mother, who does not as she fears that want him to go the new overseas for husband would studies ask her to send because she her children to could not bear a children’s losing him. home . When , her elder children have married and left home , Aloo’s mother hopes rest on her daughter and Aloo . Hence, allowing Aloo to go to America to study was the most 5
Statement Content 2 (STEPS)
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difficult decision she has to make Textual evidence
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Conclusion
Based on short story Leaving by M.G. Vassanji, one moral value that is emphasised is love for family. This is potrayed clearly by Aloo’s mother, who does not want him to go overseas for studies because she could
not bear losing him. Widowed at 33 , Aloo’s mother did not remarry as she fears that the new husband would ask her to send her children to a children’s home . When , her elder children have married and left home , Aloo’s mother
hopes rest on her daughter and Aloo . Hence, allowing Aloo to g o to America to study was the most difficult decision she has to make. Yet, when she sees the eagerness in her son and the pictures of the university, she relents and seeks the necessary financial aid required to send her boy abroad . It is her love for her son that had initially made her refuse to grant him permission to leave. Like all parents, she did not want him to pick up negative habits or forget the ir traditions. And it is her love for him t hat makes her finally relent. 6
Aloo too, loves his family, heritage and traditions , which makes it hard for him to make a decision . He does not want to disappoint his mother or to ruin the great relationship he has with her. He would not leave unless she gives him permission to leave for a better life. He only decides to leave after getting permission to do so from his mother. Finally, both mother and son compromise because of their love for each other. Aloo is taking a huge risk in choosing to go to a whole new place and culture without knowing anyone. His mother allows him to make his own decisions and create his own life because she realises it is for his own good. She knows that Aloo is talented and intelligent, and yearns to do well in life. Thus, he is ready to take the scholarship to study in America as there is wider scope there. His mother gives her blessings as she realises that a better education is what Aloo needs . In conclusion, , one important moral value that is emphasised in this story is love for family.
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