D A R N D 5 TYPES OF ESSAYS

D A R N D5 TYPES OF ESSAYS • Discussive • Argumentative • Reflective • Narrative • Descriptive

Argumentative/Discussive1. Speaking proper English2. is no longer essential 3. in this changing world. 4. What is your opinion?

Define what is proper English and when the situations of speaking proper English arises Do • ensure that SPEAKING is not the same as WRITING • choose either DISCUSSIVE or ARGUMENTATIVE formats

For : This changing world is learning English as a main language for world communication. e.g. Singapore's main administrative language is English for such purposes This changing world is becoming a global village for tourists to access the world e.g Establishes Singapore's reputation for tourists as helpful and attractive

Against : the changing world is increasingly looking to China as the next economy where English is not first language the changing world is one that celebrates diversity English is not the mother tongue of many countries – it becomes mixed with local dialects e.g. Singlish

Have your opinion of whether or not speaking good English is essential, especially from the point of yourself as a Singaporean.

Descriptive1. Good leaders are regarded to have qualities that many admire.2.Describe a leader3. who has been influential and admirable4. in your life.

Do not : • Use bad hats in history • Dodgy characters • Family members with traits with few people in the world would admire

Do Use “safe” figures like coaches, mentors, parents Describe in details their leadership traits and how it affected you Focus on one particular incident

Discussive1. Students in the near future2. will have a greater say 3. in their school policies. 4. What are the factors that will lead to this result?

Do • assume that it will happen • it will happen soon • the good factors - openness from school - input from mature students • the bad factors - overwhelming discipline problem - student complaints

Narrative / Reflective1. Recount a time 2. when a missed opportunity3. turned out4. to be a blessing in disguise.

Do Use situations like holidays or long awaited leisure trips Gingerly use career promotions or meetings (with convincing expression) Focus on anticipation and benefits of the opportunity

Do not turn it into a farfetched terrorist accident exaggarate the “turn out” of the event keep to details and elaborate on the character's emotion and response

Instead stick to a believable storyline what is the benefit of the blessings in disguise use relational bonds or a crucial lesson learnt

Wild Card (DARND)Leisure1. What kind of format you are using?2. Is the essay focused/out of point?

Good Points • Relevant Introduction with definitions and interesting sentence structures • Reasonable Points that differ from each other • Clear Paragraphs that explore various points, or a good progression of the plot • Examples of general knowledge, or convincing experience in narratives (depth) • Comprehensive Conclusion to remind the reader of the argument or discussion, or lesson of in the plot.

Bad Points • Dodgy or boring Introductions that repeats itself again in the following paragraphs • Illogical Points & Plots that show no understanding of the question • Lack of Paragraphs • Lack of interesting vocabulary e.g. idioms • Farfetched experiences • No Conclusion

Questions & Answers You can also speak personally with the teacher regarding more questions.

D A R N D 5 TYPES OF ESSAYS