2023 SASS EL Prelims P1 SectC Report

Marker’s Report 2023 EL PRELIM PAPER 1 CONTINUOUS WRITING

How to infuriate your marker With your messy handwriting & scribbling when you actually don’t know the spelling! Long winded answers that go beyond 500 words (You know who you are!) Repeating the question in every other para (in case the marker forgets??) Writing without a plan- it’s very obvious

Spelling BEE • Relief vs relieve • advice vs advise • tuitions • hone • perseverant • utmost vs upmost • Distress vs Destress • Inconvenience • To vs too!!! (Yup, we had plenty) • Off vs of • Consistent or consist • A lot

Describe three skills a teenager must possess in today’s world. Why are these skills so important? When answering a question like "Describe three skills a teenager must possess in today’s world. Why are these skills so important?" in an essay or discussion, it's important to provide a well-rounded response. • Choose Relevant Skills: Select three skills that are particularly relevant to today's world. Consider skills that are not only important for academic success but also for personal development and future career prospects. • Provide a Clear Introduction: Begin your response with a brief introduction that sets the context for the skills you will discuss. Mention the significance of these skills in today's rapidly changing world. • Explain Each Skill in Detail: Describe what each skill entails, and provide examples to illustrate its importance.

Describe three skills a teenager must possess in today’s world. Why are these skills so important? • Support with Evidence: Back up your points with real-life examples or statistics whenever possible. Use credible sources to reinforce the importance of these skills. • Discuss the Importance: Explain why each skill is essential in today's world. Discuss how possessing these skills can benefit teenagers in various aspects of their lives, including academics, personal growth, and future career opportunities. • Connect to Real-World Relevance: Show the practical application of these skills in real-world scenarios. Discuss how they are valued in the job market, higher education, and everyday life. • Highlight Adaptability: Emphasize the importance of adaptability and the ability to learn new skills as an overarching theme. In today's rapidly changing world, the capacity to adapt is crucial.

Teenagers today feel that their parents' life experiences and advice are no longer relevant to them. Do you agree? Why or why not?" • Popular question- gave the marker a lot of grief • Need a balanced view, some of the ideas were very superficial. It is as if your parents have no access to technology. Some of you explained that they climbed trees and made their own fishing rods!!! • Some good scripts were really share how mindsets have shifted and that some parents were still clinging on to traditional ideas.

Teenagers today feel that their parents' life experiences and advice are no longer relevant to them. Do you agree? Why or why not?" Answering a question like this requires thoughtful consideration and a well-structured response. The answers need to include persuasive elements • Understand the Question: Begin by clearly understanding what the question is asking. In this case, it's about whether teenagers believe their parents' life experiences and advice are relevant, and whether you agree with this perspective. • Take a Balanced Approach: While the question asks for your opinion, try to present a balanced argument. Acknowledge that there may be both valid and invalid reasons why teenagers may feel this way. • Consider Both Sides: Explore both sides of the argument. Discuss why some teenagers might feel that their parents' advice is no longer relevant, as well as reasons why parents' advice could still be valuable. • Personal Experience: If relevant, you can share your personal experiences or observations. For instance, if you're a teenager, you might discuss whether you've ever felt this way and why. • Generational Differences: Consider how societal and technological changes have created generational gaps. • Discuss how the world today may be different from when your parents were teenagers and why that might impact the relevance of their advice- these have to be realistic.

Teenagers today feel that their parents' life experiences and advice are no longer relevant to them. Do you agree? Why or why not?" • Issues with Communication and Understanding: Highlight the importance of effective communication between teenagers and parents. • Examples: Use real-life examples to illustrate your points. Provide anecdotes or stories that support your arguments. You could also cite surveys or studies that have explored the relationship between teenagers and parents. • Analyze Individual Situations: Recognize that not all teenagers or parents are the same. Some parents may have valuable insights and advice, while others may not. It's important to differentiate between individual circumstances. • Conclude Thoughtfully: Summarize your key points and restate your position on whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Your conclusion should be concise and clearly state your stance

Write about a time when a surprise you planned took a turn for the worse. Personal Recount, majority of you wrote this • Needed a good plot • You need to include reflections on how the action affected you • Good language / description on how the action had affected you • You need to start as close to the action as possible. A lot of you focused on all the events leading to the action instead. (You didn’t end up scoring) • Cliché stories, and some of you pretending to be adults and married – definite no no • But I read some very moving, heartfelt accounts too. (You scored with your sincere tone! )

Write about a time when a surprise you planned took a turn for the worse. • When answering a question about a surprise that took a turn for the worse, you should aim to provide a compelling and well- structured narrative that engages the reader. • Choose an Appropriate Experience: Select a specific incident from your life that fits the context of the question. Make sure it's a genuine surprise you planned, and that it had notable consequences. • Set the Scene: Begin your response by setting the scene and providing some context for the surprise. Describe the event, location, and the people involved. This helps the reader understand the situation. • Build Suspense: Use descriptive language and storytelling techniques to build suspense. Make the reader curious about what the surprise was and how it was planned. • Detail the Surprise: Explain what the surprise was, how you planned it, and why you chose to do it. Provide insights into your thought process and motivations. • Introduce the Twist: At the appropriate moment in your narrative, reveal how the surprise took a turn for the worse. Be clear about what went wrong and why it was unexpected.