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CONTENT WRITERS LITERATURE - NOVEL
SYNOPSIS CHARACTERS THEMES MORAL VALUES GUIDELINES EVIDENCE LAYOUT MODEL QUESTIONS/ANSWERS EXAM PRACTICE
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NARRATIVE WRITING
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES GUIDELINES PLOT CURVE EXAMPLES OF PHRASES SAMPLE ESSAY 1 SAMPLE ESSAY 2 SAMPLE ESSAY 3
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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY – DESCRIBING PEOPLE
DESCRIPTIVE ELEMENT HOW TO EXPRESS FEELINGS? DESCRIBING A FRIEND DESCRIBING MY MOTHER INFLUENCE OF A MOTHER MY FATHER THE PERSON WHOM I ADMIRE THE MOST PRACTICE
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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY – DESCRIBING PLACE/EVENT
GUIDELINES EVENT 1 - CONCERT EVENT 2 – CARNIVAL RIDES MERIT SENTENCES FOR PLACES PLACE 1 – WEEKEND MARKET PLACE 2 – HAUNTED HOUSE PRACTICE
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CHAPTER 1 : NOBODY EATS BREAKFAST 1. It is the last Friday in October, everybody in Appleton is excited for the derby of an American football game between the Ferocious Ferrets of Fillmore High School and the Chargers of Merrimac High School – also known as the Big Game. 2. Newton Newman (Newt) is a short, skinny, freckled 10-year-old boy. He has a big brother, Chris Newman (Chris), who is a local football star, who plays for the Ferocious Ferrets after an electrifying debut two years back. 3. Newt is preparing breakfast for his family when he comes across an article of his brother in the Sports section of the local newspaper. 4. At first, Newt is eager to show the article to Dad but he is held down when the phone rings. His father is a supervisor for a construction company. 5. On the other hand, Mom is also busy receiving a call from their neighbour. 6. Newt gets frustrated as both of his parents are too busy that they have not touched their breakfast. 7. To make himself feel useful, Newt goes upstairs to woke his brother up. He shouts “Hit the showers!” 8. Annoyed with Newt’s bellow, Chris throws a pillow at him but ends up hitting the floor hard.
CHAPTER 2 : HALLOWEEN PLANS ARE MADE – SORT OF 1. Appleton Elementary is packed with different kinds of kids and actions. 2. At times, he tries to be friendly and greets his classmates but often, they just stare back fiercely and ignore him. 3. Before the classes start, Newt finds a quiet place for him to settle down. 4. He takes out one of his Secret Superhero Sketchbooks and starts playing with his imagination. 5. Newt has never shown his sketching of the superhero characters to anyone else except to his two best friends, Cecil and JJ, who have utmost admiration towards N ewt’s creativity. 6. Cecil alerts them of the coming Halloween and suggests that they celebrate it as usual. 7. Talking about celebrating Halloween, the three of them are bored with their own costumes as they have been wearing the same outfits for years.
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8. Eventually, Cecil suggests that each of them needs to come out with an outstanding Halloween costume based on their ‘inner other’ that will catch everybody’s attention.
CHAPTER 3 : I SEARCH FOR SOMEBODY I AM NOT 1. During social studies class, Newt is still searching for an idea for his Halloween costume. 2. He imagines himself as Zeus, the god of lightning according to the Greek myth, but soon realises that he does not fit in the descriptions shown by his subject teacher. 3. Not giving up, he raises his hand asking Mrs. Young what the American pioneers wore when they built the country. 4. He tries to get inspiration from the characters he has created in his Superhero Sketchbook. 5. The school ends early so the students and locals can watch the Big Game Pep Parade on the street. 6. Newton is ecstatic to attend his brother’s last game of the season. 7. It is time for the Big Game as his parents are getting ready for it and with heavy heart, Newt has to put aside his coming Halloween celebration and shift his focus on the final game.
CHAPTER 4 : FOOTBALL IS PLAYED AND MISTAKES ARE MADE 1. Newt stops thinking about Halloween when he recalls the moment Chris mentions Reggie Ratner, an opponent from Merrimac High, who has always been holding grudges against his brother. 2. Newt, who is now away from his bleacher, is shown his way out after he fails to present his seat ticket to the person in charge. 3. When the final quarter starts, both teams are level and unfortunately, Newt is forced to watch the game from outside the wire fence surrounding Fillmore Field. 4. He can see that the Home team, especially his brother, is playing their hearts out until the game reaches its last 45 seconds – the Away team is leading by two points. 5. Without giving up, the Big Game is getting more intense during the last seven seconds. 6. The Ferrets show high determination and Chris manages to get a last minute touchdown. 7. The crowd falls silent when all the players get up except for Chris
CHAPTER 5 : THE BAD DREAMS BEGIN 1. Chris is unconscious as the result of the winning touchdown. 2. The whole ground is in complete silence when Chris is being attended and brought to the hospital. 3. Chris’ test results come out and fortunately he is not suffering from any broken parts, he is in a coma. 4. Newt wants to visit Chris at the hospital but his dad does not allow him. 5. The next day, Newt answers various callers trying to get some news about Chris. 6. Cecil and JJ drop by at Newt’s house to cheer him up. 7. The local community is talking about the touchdown incident and starts calling it the Big Tackle. 8. Cecil also tells Newt that some of the Ferrets get some revenge on Reggie, the Chargers’ defensive back who is accused of causing Chris to get into his coma. 9. Speechless, Newt tries to avoid Halloween by saying that he has lots of chores to settle.
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10. Both Cecil and JJ are not convinced and they decide to meet the next day at 6.00 p.m for Halloween.
CHAPTER 6: I GET A TERRIBLE IDEA 1. Newt is frantically searching for idea as he is running out of time to come out with his Halloween costume and falls asleep soon after. 2. By noon, Newt is still clueless about his costume and he decides not to celebrate Halloween. 3. He then falls asleep when sketching his latest fantasy superhero character. 4. Mom is already home when Newt wakes up. 5. After peeping at Mom holding his brother’s sweatshirt, Newt asks if there is anything he can do to cheer her up. 6. But Newt is told that he could do nothing for the moment. 7. Taken aback by Mom’s words, he decides to prove that he is useful in such stressful situation. 8. Just before he can cheer Mom up by wearing his brother’s old clothes. 9. In the meantime, Cecil and JJ arrive at Newt’s doorstep. 10. Cecil disguises himself as the famous musician, Mozart whereas JJ is dressed up as Splendida, a fictional character from her favourite book. 11. Lastly, the big and important question pops out, ‘What is Newton Newman going to be for Halloween?’
CHAPTER 7: I HIDE – AND FIND MYSELF 1. Newt is out of words when is asked to explain about his outfit as he is wearing his brother’s pieces of clothing. 2. JJ asks Newt if there is something wrong with his brother. 3. Newt replies that his brother is doing fine. 4. He does not want to let his best friends down so he insists that both of them should continue celebrating Halloween without him. 5. Newt finally confesses that he does not have a costume for himself and he immediately explains everything that he did in search for a suitable costume before Cecil and JJ can respond to the confession. 6. After a long silence, Cecil and JJ decide to transform Newt’s outfit on the spot. 7. Both of them alter the pieces of clothing that Newt is wearing and eventually they manage to produce an outstanding costume. 8. They reach the ultimate transformation when JJ cuts two small holes on the sweatband that Newt is wearing o his forehead and change it into a mask. 9. The mask makes Newt feels protected. 10. The three of them feel ecstatic as they finally manage to celebrate the Halloween together.
CHAPTER 8 : I RAISE MY VOICE 1. When they arrive at the first stop, the lady and her husband living in the house are rejoiced when they look at Cecil, JJ and Newt. 2. The lady has perfectly guessed Cecil’s and JJ’s Halloween costumes.
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3. Then, the couple turns their attention to Newt, who is still searching for an identity of his own as he has not named his alter ego yet. 4. The lady’s husband notices C.N. on the middle of Newt’s forehead and he directly asks them about those initials. 5. C.N is actually Chris’s initials on the sleeve of his brother’s old T-shirt. 6. Surprised by the question, Newton is tongue-tied at first while both Cecil and JJ are quick enough to suggest Captain Nuclear. 7. Eventually, Newt manages to overcome his own fear and he reveals himself as Captain Nobody, C.N.
CHAPTER 9 : I PRACTISE MY NEW NAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
After they leave the first house, Cecil and JJ really like the idea of ‘Captain Nobody’ On that night, people show great interest in the three of them. The attention that they get has been joyful especially for Newton. He feels more confident being Captain Nobody than being Newton Newman. Cecil and JJ are also aware of Newt’s change of attitude when they are counting on their trick-or-treat collection under the street lights. 6. When Newt arrives at his house, his mother has already hit the sack . 7. He is a little bit disappointed because he wants to show his Halloween costume to her. 8. Just before he falls asleep, Newt reassures himself by saying that he is not supposed to be anybody, he is Captain Nobody.
CHAPTER 10: I MAKE A WILD WARDROBE CHOICE 1. Newt is surprised to see the newspaper is filled with news of his brother. 2. Newt, who has always been positive about his brother, cannot stop ruling out the worst outcome of his brother’s condition and he feels uneasy about it. 3. Then, he quickly realises that he needs to get ready for school. 4. He tries to look for his school outfit but his mother forgets to dry his clothes. 5. So he goes to school wearing Captain Nobody’s costume. 6. There are mixed reactions from his classmates; some make fun of him wearing the outfit but Cecil and JJ show support for his wild wardrobe choice. 7. Actually Newt feels good in the outfit. 8. Mrs. Young successfully manages the situation in the class from going haywire as all eyes are set on Captain Nobody and a few kids start mocking him. 9. In the Principal’s office, a discussion is going on between Principal Toomey and Mrs. Young while Captain Nobody waits outside. 10. On a serious note, Mrs. Young jumps into a conclusion that Newt is having a hard time coping with his brother’s latest condition and she reports that Newt insists of being called Captain Nobody. 11. After that, a more heated discussion is going on after the school counsellor and nurse join in and later on, the principal tells Newt that Captain Nobody is welcomed in the school. 12. During lunch break, Cecil and JJ insist of becoming Captain Nobody’s sidekicks. 13. Cecil gives Newt a walkie-talkie for them to call him if they see danger.
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CHAPTER 11: CAPTAIN NOBODY FACES A FEAR 1. Newt runs home after he realises that his parents still do not know about Captain Nobody and he does not want to get weird reaction from them. 2. As he is running, Cecil summons for Captain Nobody. 3. Although feeling reluctant, Newt decides to respond to the call and meet Cecil at the corner of Wareen and Kander streets. 4. Cecil leads their way, together with a wagon, passing by Dumpsters. 5. There is a big bass drum which has been thrown away, sitting on the of the Dumpster that catches Cecil’s attention. 6. Feeling determined to own the drum, Cecil is feeling hopeful that Captain Nobody will lend his hands to get it down from the top of the Dumpster. 7. Newt is afraid of heights. So, he suggests Cecil to be the one who should climb the Dumpster. 8. Newt changes his mind as he knows that it is Cecil’s dream to own the bass drum. 9. Captain Nobody climbs on and carefully passes the drum to his sidekick, Cecil who is waiting with open arms on the ground. 10. As Captain Nobody is about to settle down, he screams his lungs out when a hand suddenly comes out from the pile of cardboard boxes and grabs him by his ankle.
CHAPTER 12: CAPTAIN NOBODY FIRST COMES TO THE RESCUE 1. Cecil shouts at the old man who is holding Captain Nobody’s ankle and the old man quickly releases his hand off. 2. Captain Nobody recognises the familiar face of the old man, Mr. Clay, who used to be a locksmith, because his mother has used some of his services when she was in trouble. 3. Cecil tries to warn Captain Nobody that the old man might be dangerous to them. 4. Captain Nobody claims that the old man is not harmful to them, it is just that he is suffering from a disease, Alzheimer. 5. Mr. Clay drops his empty plastic medicine bottle into Captain Nobody’s hand which immediately explains the old man’s situation. 6. After introducing himself as Captain Nobody, he and Cecil walk Mr. Clay home. 7. Captain Nobody knows where the old man lives as he always parks his cherry red van in front of his house. 8. Mrs. Clay is relieved when she sees her husband standing at the front door of their house. 9. Mr. Clay explains that he is rescued by Captain Nobody.
CHAPTER 13 : DAD MEETS CAPTAIN NOBODY 1. Newt heads home and gets excited when he sees his father’s car in the driveway . 2. In the kitchen, Dad meets Captain Nobody for the first time. 3. Dad apologises to Newt for neglecting him. He tells him that he has received several calls from the school. 4. Dad feels relieved after Newt manages to assure him that he is still being himself and his alter ago is just some sort of confidence booster. 5. Dad even takes a photo of Captain Nobody and sends it to Mom. 6. As Newt is about to sleep, Dad tells him that Mom is having a good laugh about Captain Nobody and she starts showing the image to everybody in the hospital. 7. Dad explains about the hospital has to run tests and procedures on Chris.
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CHAPTER 14: CERTAIN THREATS ARE MADE 1. The next morning, nobody is making fun at Newt disguising as Captain Nobody and even Mrs. Young addresses him as Captain Nobody. 2. Later on, after Cecil explains to JJ how to operate her walkie-talkie, the three of them decide to test their new mode of alternative communication. 3. As Newt is about to respond on the walkie-talkie, a football hit at the back of his head. 4. It comes from the students in the seventh grade and one particular kid named Ricky Ratner approaches Newt in a non-friendly manner. 5. Ricky, who happens to be Reggie’s cousin, wants Newt to tell the Fillmore players to stop harassing Reggie as Reggie is not the culprit of the Big Tackle that leads to Chris’s critical condition. 6. Things are about to get uglier during the heated conversation between Ricky and Newt when suddenly all of the fourth graders stand up for Newt, Cecil and JJ. 7. Cecil makes a point that the vibes coming from Captain Nobody make everyone in the fourth grade becomes more courageous. 10. JJ calls for Captain Nobody’s help through the walkie-talkie to go to the Sullivan’s Jewelry Store.
CHAPTER 15: BAD SPELLING LEADS TO SOMETHING WORSE 1. JJ cannot get herself over with the spelling and grammar mistakes found on the cardboard signs in the jewelry store. 2. She has tried talking to the Sullivan but she is ignored by the couple. 3. JJ insists that Captain Nobody can make a difference if he goes in and talk to the owners. 4. Captain Nobody steps into the store where he can clearly see Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan at the far end with their only customer. 5. Captain Nobody wants to leave the store but he can sense that the couple insist that he should stay. 6. Captain Nobody cannot believe his eyes as he stares at the customer’s sweatshirt because he is holding a gun inside of the pocket. 7. Mr. Sullivan manages to sound the alarm in the store. 8. Before the robber flees the scene, he threatens Captain Nobody not to report the incident to the authority or something bad will happen to him.
CHAPTER 16: I DON’T APPEAR ON THE FIVE O’CLOCK NEWS 1. Although terrified with the incident, he is able to sense something is not going well after hearing Mom’s response. 2. Newt helps himself in the kitchen and watches the television. 3. To his surprise, the news is reporting on the robbery in the Sullivan’s Jewelry Store. 4. He is quite annoyed with the news report as Captain Nobody is referred as ‘the little guy’, ‘a midget ’ and even as ‘a leprechaun’. 5. JJ phones Newt to talk about the news report and he reminds JJ not to spread a word about the incident. 6. That night, Newt to talk about the news report and he reminds JJ not to spread a word about the incident.
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7. That night, Newt is having dinner with Mom and both of them seem to have secrets that they do not wish to reveal to one another. 8. The next morning, he comes to a huge relief after hearing the first news because the robber has been arrested. 9. The second news, however, is not that promising. He finds a crumpled paper in the trash bin. 10. He is now aware that Chris will be in more serious trouble if he does not wake up after 6 days.
CHAPTER 17: I CHEAT DEATH 1. Darryl and Colby are on a special tour to show supports to Chris Newman after the Big Tackle incident by bringing along the team ambassador, Ferocious the Ferret. 2. A lucky student will get the chance to bring Ferocious home for one day. 3. Newt gets to babysit the animal and he is unhappy about it since he has a plan to visit his brother after school. 4. As the three of them are walking home, Ricky Ratner and six of his friends are blocking their way. 5. Ricky notices the ferret and he signals his friends to scramble the animal’s cage. 6. Suddenly, the cage door opens and Ferocious jumps out and gets away. 7. Captain Nobody, Cecil and JJ chase the animal off until they reach the highway. 8. Captain Nobody needs to come at the rescue for once again and this time, he dodges the incoming traffic light just to get Ferocious back. 9. Being overwhelmed by the dangerous situation, Captain Nobody waves frantically, hoping for the vehicles to stop. 10. As soon as the traffic stops, just about in the nick of time, a small aeroplane carrying passengers makes an emergency landing on the highway! 11. Everybody who is at the scene cannot believe their own eyes and when the word seems to stop for a moment, Ferocious sits on Captain Nobody’s ankle and he scoops the ferret up safely.
CHAPTER 18: I LEARN AN UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH 1. At Newt’s house, the news about the aeroplane landing has become a sensation. 2. Every person who is interviewed in the news gives their thoughts about the incident, also mentioning what Captain Nobody has done in stopping the busy traffic. 3. Captain Nobody, on the other hand, feels that he should revert himself by becoming Newton Newman after what he has been through. 4. Newt also informs that his days as Captain Nobody are already over.
CHAPTER 19: REGGIE RATNER DECIDES TO END IT ALL 1. The next morning starts off with Newt having breakfast with Mom. 2. Newt mentions that he knows about Chris only has 6 days to wake up and he suprises Mom by announcing that he is going to visit Chris later on that day. 3. Although he pledges that he will not be wearing the costume again, he stuffs the outfit into his backpack and heads for school.
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4. He realises that he feels so lonely and ignored after returning to school as Newton Newman. 5. When Newt is heading for his lunch break, he notices a lot of teachers rushing into the faculty lounge and gather around the television. 6. There is news on the television reporting about Reggie Ratner wants to jump off the Appleton water tower after feeling depressed since the Big Tackle incident. 7. Newt is in dilemma as he claims that he is the only one who knows the truth about the Big Tackle incident.
CHAPTER 20: I CLIMB UP TO THE SKY 1. As JJ trying to lift Captain Nobody to get a good trip on the second rung of the ladder, a policeman approaches them. 2. Although the water tower supportive structures, but the ladder is not as strong as it used to be. 3. Cecil tries to distract a policeman who is at the scene. 4. Captain Nobody manages to slither his way to reach Reggie Ratner as he knows Reggie needs his help. 5. On top of the tower, they both talk to each other about the Big Game and the series of event that has been happening after the incident. 6. Captain Nobody learns that Reggie climbs the tower to vandalise the water tank. 7. The truth is actually Reggie’s left foot is stuck and he needs Captain Nobody to untie his shoelace of which Captain Nobody manages to help Reggie and it is broadcasted through the news channels in the country. 8. Then, when they reach at a critical point, Reggie becomes unconvinced since Captain Nobody needs to climb the ladder down first. 9. As Captain Nobody is counting every step down, he is surprised to see Reggie is also getting his hands on the ladder. 10. Trying to find his balance with his feet dangling on air, Captain Nobody loses his grip and falls down.
CHAPTER 21: I FINISH FALLING 1. Captain Nobody feels time is passing by rapidly and fortunately, a huge, inflated rubber mattress catches him from hitting the hard ground. 2. Captain Nobody is about to celebrate his safe touch on the ground when he suddenly sees a massive figure falling to his landing spot. 3. Captain Nobody passes out as the result of the impact of the huge Reggie Ratner.
CHAPTER 22: I FINALLY GET TO THE HOSPITAL 1. Newt does not realise that he is in the hospital until Mom explains that he suffers from a broken ankle and ribs. 2. From his bed, he sees Cecil on the television responding to the media on behalf of Captain Nobody.
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3. Captain Nobody is the hero behind Mr. Clay’s losing his way home, the robbery at the Sullivan’s and the traffic which stopped on the Westside Highway. 4. Mom and Dad begins to know what had really happened after Captain Nobody passes out and they cannot stop worrying about him since the live broadcast appears on the television. 5. Suddenly, Reggie shows up and visits Newt with a lot of reporters waiting eagerly behind the sliding door of the recovery room. 6. Watching at his parents feeling a bit bitter towards Reggie, Newt begins to reveal that it was actually Darryl Peeps who knocks Chris out during the Big Tackle. 7. From the recovery room, Newt is transferred into the same room where his brother has been lying motionlessly . 8. Although finally he has the chance to meet his brother in the hospital, he feels useless as he cannot help his brother to wake up. He wishes to tell his brother about Captain Nobody. 9. While he is thinking to himself, Newt lets out a scream, ‘HIT THE SHOWERS!’ without realising it. 10. Chris wakes up upon hearing this.
CHAPTER 23: I WAKE UP IN THE NEWS 1. It seems the happiest celebration in the hospital the moment Chris wakes up from his coma. 2. Newt, too, is getting the attention that he has never experienced before. 3. Chris goes to attend a local television morning show. 4. The hostess and Chris talk excitedly about what had happened and at the end of the show, Chris shocks everyone who is watching. 5. Chris insists that the victory parade should be led by the real hero, Captain Nobody, instead of the winner of the Big Game.
CHAPTER 24: A LITTLE OLD LADY MAKES ME LAUGH 1. The parade is one of the memorable moments for Appleton because for the first time, the Fillmore High School band is joined by Merrimac’s marching band. 2. Ferocious sits on Newt’s lap while he leads the parade. 3. Darryl Peeps is not blamed for the Big Tackle and even Reggie gets backs his peaceful life. 4. Cecil even performs a drum solo at the City Hall. 5. To reward their special contributions to the society, Newt, Cecil and JJ receive a token of appreciation from the Sullivan couple, the pilot and passengers of the small aeroplane and MR. Clay the locksmith respectively. 4. When they reach home, the normal routines get back on track, with Mom asking Newt where she has misplaced most of her belongings and Dad gets himself busy with his phone and beeper. 5. But, it is not the same story for Newton Newman since all the exposure that he has after becoming Captain Nobody. 6. Newt is now as popular as his brother, Chris, and event at one point, Chris tells Newt about a weird incident during the parade. 7. A little old lady from outside town claims that she did know that Newton Newman has an older brother and that has made Newt laugh heartily .
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Every morning he prepares breakfast for his family. He understands that his parents and his famous brother are always busy and occupied. When he notices how busy and distracted Mom is, he volunteers to cook breakfast every morning. Whenever Mom needs his help with her misplaced items, Newt will always be there because he cares about mother. Mother is absent-minded. She depends on Newt to remind her about important events and help her to find her misplaced belongings. Dad is always busy answering the phone so Newt always pours him more coffee and gets him a pencil. Newt supports his brother and is proud of his achievement. He plays the part as a spokesperson in informing his fan of Chris’s situation. He is very worried when Chris is hospitalized and insists to be at the hospital with Chris. He also is the one who would wake Chris up when he oversleeps. Mom and Dad also show their love to Chris. They stand by his side throughout his ordeal every single day. They never give up in hoping the best for Chris. Mom even cries when she holds Chris’s clothes. She misses having Chris around. OPINION We must love our family members. His love for his brother keeps him hopeful that Chris will come out from his coma. They are the most important people in our life. Without them our life will be meaningless. The love shared by Newt and his family emphasizes the importance of love in a family. Love runs deep nad it leads to good things in life.
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You have to decide whether to write your essay from your own perspective or someone else’s. The first person or third person singular is the most popular voice
If you choose to write from your own perspective, then use the first person singular, that is, “I”. If you choose to write from someone else’s perspective, use third person pronouns (he, she, it). Be consistent in your choice of pronouns. Do no t switch perspectives mid-way through the essay. •
Engage your reader. Make the story real for him. Get him involved in your experience
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Bring your characters to life. Make them real. Make them memorable
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Have a simple plot. You will be better off using chronological order. Flashbacks are a wonderful device but you should only engage in this if you can carry it off Use the simple past tense if you cannot handle the past perfect tense
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Use verbs and adjectives to enable your reader to visualise things in his mind’s eye
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Sample Essay 1: End your essay with, ‘!.and that is the saddest moment in my life.’ Everyone would have gone through sad moments in their life. It differs from one person to another on how we manage to express our feelings. Some might share their feeling with others and some might just keep to themselves. One thing for sure everyone would feel miserable when sad episodes strike them. Me? All I could do is cry. I will also find ways to forget the things that had happened.
Life is a gift and love is a joy. However all those are luxuries that had been robbed from me. Death had taken all those away. It happened on a normal Friday.
Just like any other Friday, I went to school as usual. However on that fateful Friday, I was quite late. My mother was late to send me to school. I noticed something was amiss on mother’s face but I decided to keep quiet about it. I asked myself why my mother’s face pale, why did she give a bunch of advises on ways to live independently. I kept questioning myself but still there were no answers to my questions.
As usual, when I wanted to leave the car, I kissed mum’s hand. I really did know why on that day she cried when I said my usual “Goodbye Mum”. She even stroked my hair lovingly while she smiled to me. It felt weird. I felt as if something was about to happen. My feet felt very heavy to leave her. I felt very lazy to go to
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Opening – Opinion Technique
Exposition Note the setting and characters
school but mum reminded me, I was late. Without any objection, I went into the school compound. Mother managed to shout, “Nana, study hard. Take care. Love you.” I never really thought the depth of the words at that moment but now years later, I do. I will never forget those magical words. They are so meaningful to me.
That day at school, my friends kept asking me why I was acting weird. Normally I was fun, jovial, funny and loud but somehow that day, I became a quiet person. I could not even focus on my studies.
“Kring !” the bell rang and it was time to pa ck our bags and go home. It was 6.30 in the evening. Usually a green car with the plate number BFK 6886 would be ready in front of the school gate. However, on that day, there was no green car. I was worried but I tried to think on the bright side and be positive. Mother might have gone to the market for groceries and fruits. So, I waited at the bus stop in front of the school. I waited and waited and every five minutes or so I would look at the time. After about 30 minutes, I started to worry and was almost on the verge of tears. Mother would never be this late.
Suddenly, I heard my name being called by my friend, Amira. She was my best friend and our mothers knew each other well. I turned to look at her and was greeted by her red puffy eyes. She started crying uncontrollably and could hardly talk. I was puzzled by her reaction but there was nothing I could do. We sat at the bus stop and she told me the story.
Rising action Building the interest Increasing complications
Climax Point of greatest suspense
Falling action Event that wrap up the story
Mother was admitted into a hospital a few hours after sending me to school. The fibroid in her womb was getting worse. Mother had a terrible ache in her abdominal area. After consulting a doctor, she was advised to have an operation. She agreed to it. So did my brother, grandfather and aunties. Everybody loves her but God loves her more. A complication took place during the operation and she could not be saved.
Resolution The conflict is resolved and reflection is made.
She passed away. There was nothing I could d o but cry when I heard the news. I felt like I was not stepping on firm ground. I even hoped that it was all a dream but unfortunately it was not. I really did not know what to do because I was so sad. I have lost the one
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person whom I love the most. The one who had been there through all my ups and downs.
No longer will I feel her soft touch, her warm hugs and most of all the depths of her love. No wonder she was acting very weirdly that fateful Friday. I had been shaken really bad and it took me quite some time to be back on my feet. Now, I know how much I truly love her. I finally realized it is actually not a matter of letting go of the past or forgetting but a matter of accepting and moving on. And that, is the saddest moment in my life.
Sample Essay 2:
THE DAY I LOST MY TEMPER Ring......”, the shrill ringing of the school bell pierced the air, bringing to an end the silence that reigned the class for the past forty minutes. As the stalwart figure of the Mathematics teacher stepped out of the class, there was a sense of relief for Mr. Siva was a strict disciplinarian who would not tolerate any of our pranks. There were squeals and peals of laughter amidst the din of conversation . It was at this moment that Seng Chye bustled to the front of the class. Easily the most detestable boy in the class, Seng Chye was an incorrigible prankster whose impish behaviour was a source of irritation and annoyance to most of us, especially the girls. As his diminutive figure inched his way to where I was seated, he had the familiar mischievous grin which revealed a set of yellowish protruding teeth. As he approached, he was grinning from ear to ear. Then, in a twinkle of an eye, he put something on my desk. As he bolted out of the classroom, I could hear hysterical screams. Perplexed as I was to the cause of this sudden flurry of excitement, I knew that Seng Chye was up to mischief again. It
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Exposition Note the setting and characters
Rising action Building the interest
with a husky croak and a single, giant leap, the four legged creature landed on my lap. I was frozen with fear. Then, when the truth finally sank in, I let out a few ear – splitting screams that echoed along the corridor. All around me, I could hear hilarious laughter while I was consumed by bitterness and anger. The joke was at my expense.
Climax Point of greatest suspense
As I seethed with anger and hurled verbal abuses at the top of my voice, Seng Chye cowered in silence . His face has turned as red as a beetroot and he had guilt written all over his face. The pandemonium that resulted Falling action was enough to catch the attention of the discipline master who stalked into the class. Seng Chye and I were summoned Event that wrap up the to his room. Each of us took turns to relate the incident. Seng Chye was asked to apologise which he readily obliged story and was let off with a stern warning. As I stepped out of the room, I knew that this was one incident that would remain in my memory for a long time to come. It was the day I lost my temper.
Resolution The conflict is resolved and reflection is made.
Sample Essay 3: Write a story of love and lost beginning with: “They had different personalities ………………..”
They had different personalities. Adam, liked his coffee black. It took Adam seven months to propose. Like old photographs, their relationship had grown stale and quiet. Dinners together were rare. One night, while taking the subway, Anna suddenly stopped and watched as all hopes fell apart. She found her eyes watered slowly.
Exposition Note the setting and characters
Rising action
Six months had passed. Adam stood outside the house that Building the interest he once shared with Anna for a short period of time. He knocked on the door. He expected the door to be opened by Anna. “Hello. Hi there.” he greeted. “I’m Nate. She’s been expecting you.” Of course Anna was expecting him. Adam caught the smile that used to make his heart stop—and it still did. “Hey,
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Anna. Okay, as you know!...” “Of course. I know.” Adam looked into Anna’s eyes. “I’m sorry . . .” Adam moved on. As Anna lifted the papers and scanned over them, Adam spoke. “Anna, the house . . . I promise you that.” Anna said softly “Here we are.” Looking at him with a smile. Anna held Adam’s gaze softly before asking, “Why, Adam? Because of Emma. Adam, one week’s all I’m asking Increasing for.” complications Adam thinned his lips. Anna slowly said. “Adam, I want you to love me the way you used to. You don’t have to be in love with me. I already know you’re not anymore. This’ll be the last promise you’ll ever have to hold for me.” Adam woke up the next morning feeling peaceful. It wasn’t until he looked in the mirror that he saw his appearance and realized something: The more he looked at the mirror, the more he felt he just wanted to get through six more days and went home. Adam was distant. How do you act to pretend? But Anna tried. Done with the breakfast, Anna asked Adam to go to the park. Adam frowned. “Anna—Don’t do this.” “We’re only pretending, remember?” But still, it was the most Adam could do. He noticed Anna moved a little slow at things. Nate was around to do things for her. He didn’t know whether he was a housekeeper, a butler.
Climax Point of greatest As he waited in the foyer, he could hear Nate’s concerned suspense
voice. “I’ll be alright. It’s okay. I have Adam. I’m just a little tired.” In the yard behind their house, with help from Adam, lying on their backs, they realized that they were happy. Genuinely happy. Adam didn’t feel like going back to the city anymore. It was where Emma was. In the kitchen, it was obvious that Anna had been crying.
Falling action “Good morning.” “Good morning.” “It’s all signed.” Anna looked away. Without looking up at him, Anna nodded. Giving Adam one last look. Adam felt gutted. He wanted to fix things. His heart yearned to stay. With a stoic face, Adam gulped and nodded. “Thank you . . . for the papers.” Adam continued. “Take care.” “Bye Adam.” “Goodbye.” Four months had gone by and Adam’s marital status had
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changed. Thinking about Anna was a daily thing. At first, he had hoped that Anna had changed her mind. A lawyer came to him to clarify everything. Adam broke down on the floor. Adam was angry at his deceased wife for lying. Anna’s slowness, her fatigue. Anna had been suffering. It had taken Adam time to recover, but he knew that he never would. He regretted putting work over his own wife. Heaving his shoulders, he kept on walking in the direction of home.
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Event that wrap up the story Resolution The conflict is resolved
DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY : DESCRIBING PEOPLE To describe a person, there are three main aspects that can be discussed namely : Appearance / physical attributes Personality What they do or have done and how they have influenced you Students shouldn’t be expected to include every descriptive element listed below. Rather, a few well-chosen details will go a long way toward bringing their subject to life. • • •
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Shape, size, and appearance: large, small, almond-shaped, round, squinty, crinkly, bulging, heavy-lidded, hooded, deep-set, close-set, hollow, tear-filled
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Eye color: black, brown, hazel, green, blue, violet, grey, amber
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Eye expressions: piercing, mesmerizing, sad, sorrowful, haunted, gentle, sympathetic, warm, compassionate, expressive, bright, twinkling, lively, dancing, laughing, shifty, sly, distrusting, sleepy
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Other: brown-eyed boy, bright-eyed sister, wide-eyed child, gold-flecked eyes
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Texture or appearance: wispy, fuzzy, wavy, curly, kinky, frizzy, wild, untamed, unmanageable, straight, spiky, stiff, buzzed, shaved, parted, neatly-combed, tamed, cascading, long, short, cropped, dull, shiny
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Hair styles: braids, ponytail, pigtails, bun, messy bun, twist, bob, ringlets, flip, cornrows, extensions, bangs, buzz, layered, feathered, chopped, gelled, spiked, slicked down
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Little hair: thin, scraggly, fine, baby-fine, downy, wispy, limp, flat, balding, bald, bald spot, receding (gradual loss of hair at the front of the head)
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Beard growth: stubble, fuzz, peach fuzz, bristles, five o’clock shadow (describes new beard growth that’s shadowy in appearance. It’s usually more noticeable late in the day on the jaw, chin, or cheek area, but some men purposely grow five o’clock shadows.)
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Adjectives: bearded, bushy, stubbly, bristly, scratchy, unshaven, shaggy, whiskered, beardless, clean-shaven, smooth, trimmed, neatly-trimmed, pencil-thin
Body Choose strong verbs and adjectives.
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Build: small, slim, slight, thin, lean, willowy, skinny, angular, bony, fine-boned, chunky, chubby, large, portly, plump, round, stout, pudgy, full-figured, ample, broad-shouldered, burly, solid, muscular
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Posture: stand, sit, slouch, flop, lean, recline, rest, stretch, sprawl, curl up, roost, squirm, arch, slump, stoop, bend, hunch, scoot, walk, run, race, jog
Clothing
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Fabric: denim, twill, wool, cashmere, cotton, linen, seersucker, gingham, lace, chiffon, tulle, velvet, velveteen, fleece, flannel, tweed, polyester, jersey, corduroy, spandex, leather
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Bottoms: jeans, skinny jeans, cargo pants, flat-front pants, pleated pants, slacks, trousers, overalls, sweatpants, crop pants, capris, skirt, shorts, b oard shorts
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Tops: sport shirt, dress shirt, polo shirt, button-down shirt, tank top, blouse, tunic, longsleeve, short-sleeve, sleeveless, collared, T-shirt, V-neck, scoop-neck, turtleneck, sweatshirt, hoodie, pullover, sweater, cardigan, sweater set
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Other clothing: dress, gown, frock, uniform, coveralls, costume, pajamas, bathrobe, robe, vest, jacket, blazer, coat, apron
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Footwear: socks, stockings, shoes, slippers, sandals, flip-flops, loafers, heels, pumps, boots, ankle boots, riding boots, slouch boots, athletic shoes, sneakers, tennis shoes, gym shoes, runners
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Accessories: mittens, gloves, hat, cap, head wrap, bandana, scarf, muffler, necklace, choker, bracelet, ring, earrings, cuffs, cufflinks, purse, clutch, bag , tote, sunglasses, eyeglasses, glasses
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Adjectives (appearance): stylish, natty, smart, chic, classy, elegant, polished, draped, flowing, sheer, casual, relaxed, carefree, starched, crisp, sharp, dressy, lacy, shiny, shimmering, sparkling, glittery, sloppy, torn, ripped, tattered, disheveled, slovenly, tacky, unkempt, faded, scratchy, worn, frayed, nubby, rough, smooth, pliable, warm, soft, quilted, knit
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Adjectives (patterns): striped, solid, plaid, checked, floral print, geometric print
Sentence Starters Describing Clothes (Encourage students to write more maturely by using strong sentence openings.)
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Smartly dressed in (name of garment), the woman !
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Casually attired in (name of garment), Chloe !
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Simply clad in (name of garment), Mark !
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Uncle Max sported a (name of garment) !
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Wearing a (name of garment), the detective !
How to express feelings?
How do you describe a person who is angry? • He turned red with fury. * My boss hit the ceiling when I told him I’d lost the documents • Her face was contorted with rage and fury. * I'm vexed with her. Her tone irritated me to the core. • Jimmy was so angry that his blood boiled. * He was inwardly seething at the offense. • Lara’s voice crackled with anger. * She received an irate letter from her husband. • An angry frown creased her forehead. * I’m kicking myself for not booking the flight yesterday – the price just went up RM200. • A wave of futile rage swept over him.
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* It drives me up the wall when people answer their cell phones in the midst of a discussion. • Venom spewed from his lips as he cursed belligerently. • She was like a bull in a china shop. • Seething with anger, she approached Ben menacingly. • Her eyes flashed with anger and resentment. • His anger turned into violence.
How do you describe a person who is sad? • Tears welled up in his eyes and began rolling down her cheeks like rivulets. * She's feeling blue after what has happened to her son. • No one could express his agony. * I am feeling low because my best friend is very ill. • She was on the brink of tears. * Fans were downhearted by the defeat. • He felt the whole world collapsing upon him. * My heart sank when I saw my test grade – I only got 54.” • Dark clouds seemed to constantly loom over her head. • She felt as if her heart had been ripped from her body. • He cried his heart out on hearing the tragic news. • She fell to her knees, clutching her head in despair. • He felt the whole weight of the world upon her shoulders. • His eyes were puffy and red after all the crying.
How do you describe a person who is shock/frightened? • Panic started to engulf Timmy. * We were on pins and needles waiting to hear if we won the contest. • The cold black night pierced his very bones. * I was shaking like a leaf after I heard a n explosion on the train. • Terror seized us all. • Paralyzed with fear, he could not command his legs to run. • The shock robbed him of speech. • The blood drained from his face when he heard the tragic news. • A chill ran down his spine. • His hair stood on ends as a cry rang high into the night. • She screamed her head off when she saw the corpse. • Overcome with fright, she lost her balance and fell down in a swoon. • She stood rooted to the ground. • A haze of fear surrounded her. • He stood motionless with horror. • Frightening thoughts race through h er mind. • She felt a wave of fear rush through her. • He stood stunned and speechless by his sudden rebuke. • She was at loss for words. * I was floored by all the help we received after our son was in a serious accident. • They huddled together and stared apprehensively into the darkness.
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How do you describe a person who is happy? • He was over the moon when he heard the good news. * Together with a mirthful laughter, she gave a gleeful smile. • She was floating on air when her teacher praised her. * They received a euphoric welcome after the highly anticipated tournament. • I’m pumped about the concert this weekend – It’s going to be awesome! * I had a jubilant crowd when I walked up the stage to receive the medal • Her eyes glittered with tears of joy. * I heard a joyous laughter after she gave a delighted smile. • She seemed to be the happiest bride I've ever seen. * It seemed as if a smile was plastered on her face. • They were saturated with happiness. * Finally, it was a joyful occasion where everyone hugged each other. • She felt as if the whole world was on her side. * She was a contented wife. Going to the World Cup Final was a dream come true.“ • He nearly fell over in elation after learning that he had won the prize. * When their names were announced, the winner felt elated and excited. • Her bright smile was infectious, lighting up the room. * She seemed to be the happiest bride I've ever seen. • Tears of joy streamed down my cheeks. * I’m dying to see the new movie
SAMPLE ESSAYS ON DESCRIBING PEOPLE Describing a friend I usually make friends easily, so I have a lot of friends – schoolmates, neighbours, and relatives. I can’t imagine my life without them. But there is one, who will always be in the first place in my heart. Her name is Laticia and she is my closest friend.
Introduction
Laticia is a very beautiful and charming girl and always attracts males’ attention. She is taller than me and has straight brown hair and deep chestnut brown eyes. Like most teenagers she pays a lot of attention to her appearance and likes dressing in the latest and most extravagant fashion. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her in a T- shirt or jeans.
physical appearance + behavior observation (image conscious)
By nature Laticia is communicative and outgoing and the thing she likes best is being the centre of attention. Her biggest dream is to become a singer and I truly believe that one day she’ll make her wish come true. Laticia has won many prizes and has taken part in many concerts, because she sings really incredibly.
personality persona lity traits + behavior observation + history
As a normal human being, howeve however, r, Laticia also has her shortcomings. She never goes on time to her dates. Sometimes she is personality persona lity traits + absent-minded and inconsiderate and that makes people think she never behavior takes things seriously. But this is not true. She has a strong sense of observation responsibility responsibili ty and you can always rely on her. Anotherr characte Anothe characteristic ristic she has is that she’s gregariou gregarious, s, sensitive personality persona lity traits
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and emotional. She also gets confused easily and doesn’t forget those +behavior who have caused her harm. observation The thing I admire most about Laticia is that she is protective and personal persona l viewpoint viewpoin t likes to look after people. Believe it or not, once she ever saved my life! + personality traits I’ll never forget that day. We went swimming in a pool. Suddenly, my left + history leg went dead I couldn’t go on swimming. I lost consciousness. When I opened my eyes I found myself lying and Laticia holding my hands. She, herself had pulled me out of the water. That was a real narrow escape from the death, and if she weren’t there, I would have drowned. For me, friendship is the most important thing in the world. I am proud to say that I have such loyal and helpful friend – one in a million.
Conclusion + opinion
Describing my mother My mother is without doubt the most important person in my life and the most complete individual I know.
Introduction
She is very beautiful and has the kindest eyes that I have ever seen. She not only works hard to ensure that I have a good upbringing, but she is also very strict and often punishes me whenever I have done wrong. Even though I did not like the punishment then, I now look back and realize that it was meant to lovingly correct me and help me to follow the right path when I grow up.
Physical appearance + personality persona lity traits + history + reflection
My siblings and I have always taken pride in the appearance of our mother, especially her lovely long hair. I remember whenever my mother came to visit us at school, other pupils would urge us to ask our mother to remove the pins from her hair so they could see the long wellkept hair. Even though I have seen very many beautiful people, very few ladies match the beauty of my mother.
History + observation + physical appearance
One of the reasons my siblings and I are especially fond of my mother is the way she used to take great care of us, especially when we were ill. She is a very knowledgeable lady who makes a variety of home remedies to take care of the minor illnesses that we had as children. Her motherly love also extended to the animals in the farm, especially the chickens. My mother will always check on the chickens and give them medicine whenever she is determined that they had some ailment.
Personality traits + behavior observation + history + reflection
My siblings and I do not like to see our mother sad and would do Behavior just about anything to bring a smile to her face. Interestingly, Interestin gly, even when observation + persona lity traits she was very worried or sad about something, she would always smile to personality make us stop worrying about her. My mother not only loves those around her, but also compassionate. We often observed her compassion towards our neighbours, especially when a new neighbour moved in or when one of the neighbours was going through a hard time. My mother would sacrifice her time to go to a needy neighbour with a hot bowl of a soup
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that would instantly make the neighbour feel appreciated. My mother is a good cook who always leaves us looking forward to the next meal. She knows how to mix the right ingredients to end up with a meal that often leave us licking our fingers. Just the memory of the foods that my mother prepared for us makes me salivate to this present day.
Personality traits + behavior observation
Influence of a mother It took me seventeen years to realize what an extraordinary Introduction + persona lity traits + influence my mother has been in my life. She's the kind of person who personality has thoughtful discussions on the people to work with affectionately, behavior the kind of mother who always has time for her four children, and the observation + kind of community leader who has a seat on the board of every major reflection project to assist my neighbourhood area and in the community. Growing up with such a strong role model, I developed many of her enthusiasms. I did not only come to love the excitement of learning simply for the sake of knowing something new, but I also came to understand the idea of giving back to the community in exchange for a new sense of life, love, and spirit. My mother's enthusiasm for learning is most apparent in travel. Personality traits + I was nine years old when my family visited Langkawi. Every night for history + reflection three weeks before the trip, my older brother Raju and I sat with my mother on her bed reading Langkawi’s myths and taking notes on the interesting places to visit. Despite the fact that we were traveling with fourteen-month-old twins, we managed to be at each ruin when we reached our destination at sunrise. I vividly remember standing in an empty ampitheatre pretending to be a traditional people, picking out my favourite spot and history in Langkawi museum, and inserting our family into modified tales of the curse of Mahsuri. We visited a lot of other countries too. Eight years and half a dozen passport stamps later I have come to value what I have learned on these journeys about global history, politics and culture, as well as my family and myself. While I treasure the various worlds my mother has opened to Personality traits + me abroad, my life has been equally transformed by what she has history + reflection shown me just two miles from my house. As a teenager, I often accompanied my mother to orphanages and children's centre. While she attended meetings, I helped with the School Holiday Program by chasing children around the building and performing their own projects. Having finally perfected the art of kindness, I began to work as a full time volunteer with the five and six year old children last school holiday. It is here that I met Jane Doe, an exceptionally strong girl with a vigour that is contagious. At the end of the school holiday, I decided to continue my help at some orphanages. Although the position is often
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difficult, the personal rewards are beyond articulation. In the seven years since I first walked through the doors of some orphanages, I have learned not only the idea of giving to others, but also of deriving from them a sense of spirit. Everything that my mother has ever done has been overshadowed by the thought behind it. While the raw experiences I have had at home and abroad have been spectacular, I have learned to truly value them by watching my mother. She has enriched my life with her passion for learning, and changed it with her devotion to humanity. In her endless love of everything and everyone she is touched by, I have seen a hope and life that is truly exceptional. Next year, I will find a new home miles away. However, my mother will always be by my side.
Closure + reflection
My Father This essay is about how a perfect father looks like for me.
Introduction
People could say that the perfect father does not exist, I actually do not know if that is true, but what I surely know is that my father is perfect for me: Everything in my father is special; the way he dresses, the way he moves, the way he behaves, the way he speaks and other noticeable characteristics of a father. Sometimes I just think that it could be great, if I could be a petit percent of what he is. But let’s start to describe the way that my father looks like.
General opinion + general description
At first sight, you could see that his clothes are classy and formal; however, if you know him as I do, you could notice that he dresses all kind of clothes; tight-fitting, dark clear, cheap, expensive, soft, formal, informal, sportive. All his clothes are different, and I like them, but being honest, there is a jacket that I do n ot like at all, it is heavy, brow and in my opinion a little bit oldie. His clothes fit well with the way he looks, my father is tall and thin, he always has his hair cut short, and he is greyhaired. In other words my dad’s appearance is simply unique.
Physical appearance
Moving to his appearance, I could say that the way he acts and moves is an important part of his personality. For example soothing particular of him is that he tends to walk very quickly, this may be the reason about why he is that thin, he walks a lot everywhere, and I frequently believe that he does not walk, he jogs! Taking about the way he eats, he has a particular way to twist his tortilla and to make some kind of cone, then he chews it without noise, he loves to eat and every time that I eat with him, I wish I could enjoy my food as he does. When he eats, he tends not to speak; however, when he speaks is another story. When he speaks is easy to notice his expressions, because he always frowns; when he has doubts, he always smiles when he is happy, and he always is serious when he is worried. His expressions are something that
Personality traits + behavior observation + reflection
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makes even more interesting to listen to him. Personality traits + He is the kind of person that is interesting to listen. I could say that behavior when I listen to him I can learn something. Every time that I want to have observation + an honest opinion, I always go with my father, because he gives me his reflection opinion from the bottom of his heart. In the other hand when he needs to tell me something, he waits the perfect time to tell me, somewhere where it is calm and relaxed. And if it is something bad; he always tries to give me his advice, when he gives me some advice, it is important for me because I can feel the support that everyone needs, when my father gives me his support, I can feel confident and safe My father is the kind of person who does not show his feelings a lot. But I could say that he can be though; however, when he is with me it is not like that at all, he might not kiss and hug me every single day, but when he does, it is what I consider the most sincere actions that someone can ask for. When he hugs me, I feel warm and loved; his hard skin becomes a soft thing. To conclude, some people may think that this essay is a little bit too cheesy, and maybe it is, but I do not care because there was not someone else that I wanted to describe like this. I have the wonderful opportunity to have this awesome father.
Personality traits
conclusion
The person whom I admire the most Ever since I first met my admirable friend Kumari on-holiday camp several years ago, she has been my favourite, irreplaceable companion. My kindred spirit.
Introduction
The first thing you notice about her, are her brown eyes, small Physical upturned nose and large sensuous mouth, which make her face very appearance photogenic. At first glance you can also see her long, straight hair, as well as slender body which make her look really amazing. As a rule she enjoys wearing typical clothes. The most noticeable characteristic of Kumari is her unprecedented sense of humour. It is rare to cheer everybody up in different situations, yet she always manages to do it. Moreover, she is the life and soul of a party, which makes her extremely sociable. Pointing out her tendency to be incredibly precise and insistance and perfection. Some people claim she may seem quick-tempered but in reality deep down, she is really an amiable person.
Personality traits + behavior observation
Kumari has a very unpredictable lifestyle, for this reason she Personality traits spends a lot of time exercising. In her spare time she goes either to a swimming pool or climbing in the mountains which I admire most. In the future she would love to fulfil one of her childhood dreams, namely to become and actress. To sum up, Kumari really deserves admiration due to her ambition
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Describing an Event Sample 1 : A Concert I could still remember the sound of music blaring through the Introduction: speakers, people excitedly engaged in conversation, the laughter, the Experience – sight, colourful lights, the smell of the food, all blended perfectly. This event is sound, smell what I will described as one of the best ones of my life: The concert of my favorite band, Panda. In the concert. I could experience a lot of sensations that were more enjoyable General description because of my five senses. That is why this experience is significant for – sound, sight, me. Listening and seeing my favorite singers on that cold night was touch awesome because I had never seen them. This makes me want to relive that amazing experience. From this point, the description is in chronological order of time.
I remember arriving at the “Megavelaria” at 6 o’clock. The line to Specific description: get in to the concert was longer than I thought it would be. Most people – touch, sight, were dressed in black t-shirts with different designs of Panda and División smell, sound Minúscula, the two most important and great groups at the concert. As we were walking to get closer to the access area I could listen to people talking about their likes and dislikes concerning the famous and controversial rock bands. At that time, the weather was nice. It was neither warm nor cold; it was just perfect for a concert night with friends. On the street, there were some people selling black t-shirts, big posters and some snacks which smelled delicious and looked mouth watering. Then, we started getting closer to the concert stage. People started screaming every time that they listened to any Specific description: sounds of the different instruments from backstage. From one moment to – sight, touch, another, the VIP zone was overcrowded. People started pushing each sound, smell, taste other, and I could feel how they were trying to knock over people around me. Then, the concert started. The music was extremely loud. I could listen to people’s screams as they were singing in unison while all of us were just listening to the songs. As it was darkening, from the stage, green, yellow and red fluorescent lights started illuminating us. As I started singing with all the other people around me, my throat started hurting and I felt breathless, so I bought a bottle of water to feel better. The incredible concert was almost over. After all the amazing bands had played, people started pushing each other again to get out of that enormous place. I started screaming aloud to my friends to wait for me, and my throat started horribly hurting a second time. The night was cold and really dark. The light posts around the avenue helped us see the small, but attractive food carts. The smell was great, but as I did not have enough money, I just bought an icy cold soda. It tasted like heaven because my throat was refreshing again. My
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friend bought some potato chips and she shared them with me for us not to be hungry. The taste was salty, just fabulous and the sauce was spicy. Then, as we were looking at people of all ages walking around, at some point we saw my dad’s blue car coming for us to take us home. I experienced almost all senses which helped me to make this Conclusion: one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences in my life. I still Summary, opinion remember the sounds, the sights and the smells of the food which make me want to go back in time to live that occasion for the second time. Even though, I suffered because of people’s attitude at some moments of the concert or because of my screams that hurt my throat time and again, it was really worth the moment.
Sample 2 : Carnival Rides I have always been fascinated by carnival rides. It amazes me Introduction: that average, ordinary people eagerly trade in the serenity of the ground Experience – sight, for the chance to be tossed through the air like vegetables in a food sound processor. It amazes me that at some time in history someone thought that people would enjoy this, and that person invented what must have been the first of these terrifying machines. For me, it is precisely the thrill and excitement of having survived the ride that keeps me coming back for more. My first experience with a carnival ride was a Ferris wheel at a Specific description: local fair. Looking at that looming monstrosity spinning the life out of its – sound, sight, sardine-caged occupants, I was dumbstruck. It was huge, smoky, noisy smell and not a little intimidating. Ever since that initial impression became fossilized in my imagination many years ago, these rides have reminded me of mythical beasts, amazing dinosaurs carrying off their screaming passengers like sacrificial virgins. Even the droning sound of their engines brings to mind the great roar of a fire-breathing dragon with smoke spewing from its exhaust-pipe nostrils. The first ride on one of these fantastic beasts gave me an instant rush of adrenaline. As the death-defying ride started, a lump in my throat Specific description: pulsed like a dislodged heart ready to walk the plank. As the ride gained – touch, sight, speed, the resistance to gravity built up against my body until I was smell, sound unable to move. An almost imperceptible pause as the wheel reached the top of its climb allowed my body to relax in a brief state of normalcy. Then there was an assault of stomach-turning weightlessness as the machine continued its rotation and I descended back toward the earth. A cymballike crash vibrated through the air as the wheel reached bottom, and much to my surprise I began to rise again. Each new rotation gave me more confidence in the churning machine. Every ascent left me elated that I had survived the previous death-defying fall. When another nerve-wracking climb failed to follow the last exhilarating descent and the ride was over, I knew I was hooked.
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Physically and emotionally drained, I followed my fellow passengers down the clanging metal steps to reach the safety of my former footing. I had been spared, but only to have the opportunity to ride again.
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Many tourists brochures have mentioned that one place every tourist must venture is the weekend market. This market is huge and has everything from bags, souvenirs and handicrafts to many kinds of animals, plants and it also has a variety of local delicacies and paraphernalia. The weekend market is a great place for shopping and experiencing the local culture.
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The weekend market in PJ Old Town is located near the town's main bus station so people come from all over the country to bu y and sell goods. , it is also near an LRT train station which makes it very convenient for city people, especially young people who don't have cars. The market is very large and full of hundreds of small shops and stalls. It can be rather baffling to get around. If you get lost, it is a good idea to look for the clock tower which is right in the middle of the market. It will help you find your way.
General description: Sight
When I walk into the market early on a Sunday morning there are people and cars and motorcycles everywhere. While it is usually hot and crowded, the atmosphere is friendly and good-natured. You have to be careful where you walk. Many people are bringing their goods to sell in big bags on carts and trolleys. At times, you might even have to jump out of the sellers' way as they charge along the narrow walkways with their goods. To the sellers, tourists and locals are pouring in looking for something to eat or ready to start shopping. As time passes, the market gets more and more crowded and you have to start squeezing past people to keep moving.
Specific description: Physical – sight, touch, sound, smell, taste
As you walk through the market you will experience many sensations. There are many smells, scents and aromas. One moment you will be smelling the aroma of stir-fried dishes from a small restaurant
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and the next you smell the scents of orchids and other flowers as you pass through the cooler and more relaxing garden section. Deeper into the market, your eyes will have trouble recording so many products with their many colors, designs and sizes. After a while you may feel dizzy and look for a quiet place to have a rest and a refreshing drink. There are many small cafes and stalls selling fresh coconut juice, orange juice or iced water to quench your thirst. A day at the weekend market is both a day of shopping and a unique experience for your senses. It is a kind of magical journey that is great as a maiden experience for tourists and an escape from the daily life for the locals.
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Sample 2 – Haunted House
A little while ago, my family moved from Pennsylvania to a house Introduction: in Maryland. The house was on a hill and very secluded from the rest of General description the town. It was perched upon the very top of a hill and had a black gate - sight guarding it. When we moved, the previous owners had given us some background history on the house. They told us that over 30 years ago a baby had been born in my parents’ room, and that there had also been a death in the house, but forgot to tell us where. The house was large, beautiful, but na turally very noisy. The stairs Specific description: creaked loudly when we walked up them, and the air leaked through the Sight,sound parched wood of the floorboards, walls, and windows making an eerie whistling sound. The house was very hollow, so there was a lot of echoing. My room was all the way downstairs though, so I didn’t have to worry about that as much. Other than that, the house seemed like the average Victorian house in Venoiro County. By the time I moved out of the house, I had my share of strange Specific description: occurrences. After about a year of living in that house, I had found out Sound that it wasn’t as normal as I had first suspected. I’m pretty sure there were at least 10 ghosts living in that house. Each of them had very unusual habits. While my dad was working he sometimes liked to listen to the radio, obviously so did the ghosts. Sometimes we would be woken in the middle of the night by loud blasts of music from the radio in the office if my dad had forgotten to unplug the radio before going to bed. Or when we’d come back to the house after being on a vacation we’d find the radio to be on. But that was only one of the p eculiar habits the ghosts had. Not only was the radio always being turned on, but the toilets would flush randomly, the sinks would turn on, and alarm clocks would go off at any given time. My dog Casey would go crazy barking at nothing sometimes, but when my mother would turn on the lights, she would stop. None of us knew what to think of these events, so we just tried to ignore
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them most of the time. Although we never admitted it, I knew that we all figured that ghosts were the cause of the chaos in our house. For years my youngest brother Marshall had lived in the large Specific description: room in the tower. By the time he turned 9 he told u s he didn’t want to live Touch, sight there anymore because he didn’t feel comfortable. I assumed that the reason for his discomfort had been the fact that he felt isolated from the rest of the family. With this is mind I took the opportunity to move into the new room, since I really enjoyed having my privacy. The first night I slept in that room, the cold drafts from the windows told me I should have brought an extra blanket. It felt even weirder in the tower room than any other room in the house. I woke up several times at night barely able to breathe, with my blankets wrapped tightly around me. I would see shadows lurking outside out of the corner of my eye, but whenever I would look directly at them, they would disappear. My brother used to tell me that at night whenever he would get up to go to the bathroom or put on a sweatshirt he would fell somebody poking at his sides, now I knew what he was talking about. So that’s how the first few nights in my new room went. I decided Specific description: to try a few more nights before I said anything to my parents. So the next Touch, sight night I sleep with layers of long sleeved shirts on and only a small blanket to avoid being woken up wrapped tightly in my blankets and being unable to breathe. I unplugged all the appliances in my room so that they could not miraculously turn on at night, and I put down all the shades so the shadows outside wouldn’t disturb me. Although I had done everything I could I was still awoken early in the morning. I’m not sure what made me wake up, but once I did I couldn’t fall back asleep. I walked down the creaking steps grasping the railing firmly to make sure I didn’t fall. I flicked the light switch on and tiptoed toward the cabinet with the tea ingredients. Once I had made myself some tea I quickly clambered toward the dining table to drink. My family had gotten the recipe for the tea from the people who used to live in the house. They said it had been an old recipe of their grandmothers.
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I drank the first cup of tea briskly and decided to make some Specific description: more. I was just about to pour in the last ingredient, when I felt something Touch, sight as cool as ice rest on my shoulder; it sent chills through me. Just to the right of me was an old ghastly woman with short white hair and wrinkling face. She had a friendly smile and reached out to grab the teacup. Her brittle fingernails scraped against the back of my hand. She was dressed in old Victorian period clothing, and had yellow teeth. She also had a locket on which had been engraved the initials JRS. I quickly ran up the stairs and into my room to try and fall asleep. I Specific description: don’t remember what happened afterwards, but when I awoke in the Touch, sight, sound morning I still had scratches on the back of my hand from the woman’s fingernails. I ran down the stairs from the tower to find my mother and Marshall at the dining table having cereal, and my father sweeping something up on the other side of the room. When I asked him what he
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