English P1

English Paper 1 Argumentative Essay Question Format: ● (Quote/statement). How far do you agree?/Do you agree? Purpose: For persuading others to adopt your point of view - Must give supportive arguments, acknowledge opposing views and reaffirm your stand to convince audience Planning: ● Note question requirements ● List out “For” and “Against” points ● Decide on your stand - Choose the side you feel you can support proficiently Essay Format: Introduction: HDTO - Begin with a hook - Define the question: Address key terms, interpret quote if given - Link to thesis statement: rhetorical questions relating to the topic - State your thesis statement: Use relative qualifiers (e.g. often, primarily, frequently) as they are much easier to prove - Give an overview of your points Substantive Point 1 - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence - Use the P.E.E.L Format - Point: Ensure point is explicit and closely adhered to Substantive Point 2 - Use a connector (e.g Furthermore, In addition, On the same note, Moreover, additionally) - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence - Use the P.E.E.L Format Counter-argument + Rebuttal - Use a connector (On the other hand, however, in contrary) - Make it clear that it is an opposing view (e.g On the other hand, opponents of this view claim that (opposite of thesis) as (strong opposing substantive point). Such people maintain that (PEEL of anti-thesis) - Rebut through : flaws in opponent’s argument, new unconsidered fact, point which undermines opponent’s argument - Example: However, in the defense of my argument…...

- Reinstate your stand to show it is still strong Conclusion: - Summarise main arguments and reaffirm your stand. - Do not introduce new points - Concluding thought/reflection/recommendation - May link to the first paragraph Discursive Essay Purpose: Discussion, Explanation, Information Question Format: ● Classification/Description: What are some of the ways…… (3 methods) ● Cause and Effect: What are some of the causes of…… (3 Causes) ● Compare and Contrast: Is it better to…...or…...when…… (3 Similarities/Differences, Compare: Similarities, Contrast: Differences) ● “Statement/Quote”. Discuss (2 for, 2 against) Planning: ● Note the question requirements ● Come up with points based on the format above Essay Format: Introduction - Begin with a hook (e.g. Quote) which introduces the subject - Define the question: Address key terms and interpret quote if given - State your thesis statement: Must not be a stand. State what the essay is discussing. (e.g. In this essay I shall discuss……) - Give an overview of your points Supportive Point 1 - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence - Use the P.E.E.L Format Supportive Point 2 - Use a connector (e.g Furthermore, In addition, On the same note) - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence - Use the P.E.E.L Format Opposing Point 1: - Use a connector (e.g On the other hand, However, Conversely) - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence Opposing Point 2: - Use a connector - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence

Conclusion: - Summarise main arguments - Do not introduce new points - Can relate to something said in first paragraph - You may give your opinion: Thus it is evident that there is much controversy on this subject, however after analysing and evaluating the above points and evidence, I feel that…… - Concluding thought/reflection/recommendation General Tips: ● Make points distinct and clearly linked to the question requirements ● Tone: Objective - Use Present Tense - Do not make up evidence - Avoid emotive language Formal Letter Purpose: For our syllabus, the formal letter is primarily used to put forth suggestions - Think of it as a more personal version of the proposal in the report format Planning: ● Determine if the letter is external or internal ● Based on the criteria given by the question (e.g the goals of the subject in question), and the resource material given, plan out reasons to substantiate your suggestions. - Identify PRAFT: See “General Tips below to see what PRAFT affects - Examine bullet points to discern PEELs necessary based on importance - 5W1H on the given extract and use C-E Relationships and Push and Pull factors to expound on it - Always keep the bullet point in mind and link your points directly to it - “State”: Usually for dates/locations, do not need to explain - Can place in Introduction ● You will have to ideate a suggestion beyond what is given from the resource material. Essay Format Sender and Receiver information: NPSOAP ● Name, Position, Organisation, Sub-organisation, Address, Postal Code ● No Problem Soap :D! Full name of sender: Position of sender:

Sender’s sub-organisation: e.g Class 4D Sender’s organisation: e.g. Anglican High School Address of sender: e.g. 600 Upper Changi Road* Postal Code: 6 random numbers S123456* = Date: Spell out the month fully, e.g 25 February 2016 = Full name of receiver: e.g Mrs Pearce. If name is not given, you may either create a name or leave this out Position of receiver: Receiver’s sub-organisation Receiver’s organisation: Address of receiver: e.g. 600 Upper Changi Road* Postal Code: 6 random numbers* - You do not need to write out the x:’s = Dear Mrs Pearce or Sir/Mdm (name not given) = Possible places of interest for cultural trail ● Align to the right of the paper ● Do not need to write “Proposal for” ● Only capitalise the first letter *Not required if the email is internal = Introduction: - Do not leave 2 finger spacings (for all paragraphs) - State your Role, Intention and Past context (RIP) - E.g: As the school librarian, I have been honoured with the task of……. Upon (context), thus I felt that (link to purpose). Therefore I am writing this proposal to suggest…… (purpose) - A quick thank you would have a catharsis to melt the examiner’s heart into cotton candy - Thank you for granting my council and I the privilege and honour of... Body Paragraphs: Number dependent on the question requirements, usually 3 - Use the PEEL format - Use connectors between paragraphs - Do not be afraid to add details which are not in the question to embellish your answer - Expound on information given in source - Ensure that the essay is cohesive and heavily purpose-oriented - Ensure reasons given are realistic, logical and convincing, in relation to the context Conclusion - Summarise your points and purpose but do not repeat them word for word

- Use concluding terms such as in retrospect, in conclusion, all in all, to sum it up, in summary, in short etc. - Add: I firmly believe (proposal as a success) and sincerely hope you will consider my suggestions for……. I look forward to your favorable reply. - The xxx has proposed the above activities so as to xxx and xxx. However, the xxx understands that the plans may need amendments upon review by the school. It will convene again during xxx to conceive a detailed work plan and delegate duties once the proposal is accepted by the school. = Yours sincerely/Yours faithfully (if you used sir/mdm) = Signature = Full name - Capitalise “Yours” but do not capitalise “sincerely” - Try to ensure that this portion is on the same page as the last sentence of your concluding paragraph General Tips: ● Use phrases to show confidence : e.g without a doubt, undoubtedly, definitely, by all means ● Be persuasive and humble in your language use ● Appeal to absolutes: When substantiating a decision, make it not just beneficial, but essential ● Relate to the context and question whenever applicable Informal Letter Format: Name of Sender: Address of Sender: = Date: = Dear Man Tou, = How’re you lately?... ● PRAFT must be clear ● Expound on RIP: Role, Inten