2023 VS S2 English EYE P1 MS

2023 S2 EYE P1 Section C: Continuous Writing [30m]Suggested Answer SchemePossible Essay OutlinesQ1:Discuss the benefits and challenges of volunteerism in the life of a student.Scope1.Question Type: Discursive One Sided (Listing)Task words:i)Benefits ii)Challengesiii)Life of a student2.Keywords and Question Requirements: ●Benefits: Good things that they have gained from volunteering-List ways that volunteerism has positively impacted student’s life●Challenges: Problems they might encounter-These issues that surface could be during their volunteer experience, before orafter●Life of a student: Can be part of extracurricular activities, Values-in-Action Programme, self-initiated, volunteering with their family members●Suggested outlineParagraph 1: Introduction +Thesis Statement (cannot be a question)Paragraph 2: Point 1 (Benefit/Challenge)Paragraph 3: Point 2 (Benefit/Challenge)Paragraph 4: Point 3 (Challenge/Benefit)Paragraph 5: ConclusionORParagraph 1: Introduction +Thesis Statement (cannot be a question)Paragraph 2: Point 1 (Benefit)Paragraph 3: Point 2 (Benefit)Paragraph 4: Point 3 (Challenge) Paragraph 5: Point 4 (Challenge)Paragraph 6: ConclusionPossible Point(s)Benefits●Skills Development: Students can develop soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, time-management etc●Development of empathy and compassion: exposes teenagers to diverse communities and people facing various challenges. This experience fosters empathy and compassion, helping them develop a greater understanding of others' needs and struggles.●Career exploration: can gain firsthand experience and insights into different professions and continue to pursue it if they see value in it

Challenges●Difficulties in time-management: As students have many commitments, they may find it difficult to balance academic responsibilities, CCA, social life, time with family etc. Can lead to burnout or neglect other important aspects of a student’s life●Emotionally taxing: Engaging in volunteer work that involves working with vulnerable populations or addressing sensitive issues can be emotionally taxing. Students might find it challenging to cope with the emotional aspects of their volunteer experiences.●Obligation: Students may not understand why they volunteer, especially if it is a school initiative. They could only be doing it for recognition or for points etc.Markers’ commentsQ2:Write about a time when a family member's actions brought about a change in the relationships among your family members.Scope1. Question Type: Personal Recount Task words:●Family member’s actions●Brought about a change in the relationships among your family members 2.Keywords and Question Requirements: ●describe details of family member’s actions●explain how this action led to a change in relationships among family members (e.g. between parents and children, amongst siblings etc.)●Suggested outlineParagraph 1: Introduction + Thesis Statement Paragraph 2-3: Description of the actions (Ws & H