analysis of essay qn (Probably an EOY suggested approach)

Suggested Answers (Section A: AVT)Suggested AnswerRP1: identify one feature of the poster which you found effective for the current target audience, giving two reasons to support your viewImage-Cartoon image would appeal to primary school students as they like friendly, familiar animated characters-Smiley expressionText-4 Steps: Simple words that are clear, straight to the point & easy for primary school students to comprehend-Use of simple instructions (simple action / verb at the start of each step eg. Wash, use, reduce): Easy for them to follow the basic instructions-Save 9 litres of water: Use of numbers (very specific) will give the primary school students an idea of how their simple effort or action can make a huge difference-Link provided at the bottom of the poster: Allow primary school students to learn more about water conservation should they want to learn more about itLayout / Composition-Plain / simple with no frills; neat RP2: suggest how one feature of the poster may not be effective for the new target audience, giving two reasons to support your viewImage-Cartoon image could be too childish for secondary school students-Illogical & unrelatable images: the various ways the “water droplet” use water. Give the impression that water conservation is not to be taken seriouslyText-Instructions given only relate to activities done at home, which may not be that relevant to secondary school students who spend majority of their time in school -Students might find the suggested actions impractical / not feasible eg. Do they need to time themselves showering? RP3: suggest and explain two ways in which the poster could be used to further raise awareness about water conservation with the target audience 1. Use the digitalized poster on social media account of HPB or various secondary schools with links given: easier and faster, especially for teenagers who are frequently seen on their phones. They may immediately click on the links to find out more about water conservation instead of having to type out the link2. Place the posters in each classroom’s noticeboard. Students have no choice but to look at it3. Show the poster during school assembly talks organized by HPB4. Place the poster at areas where students use water to remind them to save water eg. Toilet sink, toilet doors, canteen washing sinks5. Use it during CCE lesson; place at bus stops outside school

2 EL/Y4/22/EOY/P1 Suggested Answers (Section B: Essay)1. Competition rather than cooperation is more important to sport. Do you agree? Key termsMore – comparative termCompetition – a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else. In the context of the question, it is to win in a sports contest; to emerge victorious against your opponent; to win First place Cooperation – working together with someone or doing what they ask you. In the context of the question, it is to have teamwork / sportsmanship, where one work with their teammates or help