Fuchun Secondary School
English Language and Literature Department
Paper 1 Section C: Continuous Writing
Term 1, Theme: Careers
Name: ______________________________ (
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Date ________
Class: _____________
Question: What are three important factors you would consider when choosing a career?
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Follow the template below as you write your essay on a fresh foolscap.
Do NOT lift the sample sentences. You can rephrase them if you do not have any ideas.
Those with poor handwriting are required to leave a line after each line.
Introduction - Sample
Hook
Economist Neil Howe says that only 5% of people pick the right job on the
(Stat/Quote)
first try.
Background
Information
The thought of choosing a career is a very stressful one. This is because
a career can define one’s life. If one were to choose a wrong career, it
would be disastrous as that person’s life would be ruined.
Overview of 3 Therefore, I will have to consider many factors carefully before deciding on
main
points
which career I would like to pursue in my future. Firstly,……………………
used
in
the
essay
Secondly,…………………….. The last factor I would consider
(Use transitional
words/phrases to
create a flow)
is ………………..
Introduction – Your version
Hook
Background
Information
Overview of 3
main points used
in the essay
(Use transitional
words/phrases to
create a flow)
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Body Paragraph – Sample A (Method A: TS+SS+CS)
Point/ Topic Sentence
The passion I have towards the chosen field is the most important factor
that I would consider.
Supporting Sentences
(3-4 details that are
LINKED to the TOPIC
SENTENCE for that
paragraph= proper
organisation)
Concluding Sentence
(Provide a future
benefit/projection and link
back to the qn)
Choosing a career for passion means you're basing your choice on
how happy you'll be to do your job. Passions are unique to each
individual person, and when someone chooses a job for passion, they
typically care more about how the activities of the job may make them feel
or affect their health and free time than the compensation. My passion lies
in scientific theory and conducting experiments.
Hence my interest in Science, leads me to believe that I should pursue a
career which entails some form of experimentation and hands-on work. I
believe that I have the necessary skillset to work in an industry related to
Science.
Body Paragraph - Sample B (Method B: PEEL)
Point/ Topic
The first factor that I would consider would be my passion.
Sentence
Example
For example, I am interested in scientific theory and conducting experiments.
Elaborate
I believe that I have an aptitude for Science as I consistently score good results in
my Science examinations. I also greatly enjoy spending time in the laboratory,
conducting numerous experiments.
Concluding
Sentence
Due to my interest in Science, I believe that I should pursue a career which entails
some form of experimentation and hands-on work. I believe that I have the necessary
skillset to work in an industry related to Science.
Body Paragraph 1- your version
Point/ Topic
Sentence
Supporting
Sentences (3-4
details that are
LINKED to the
TOPIC
SENTENCE for
that paragraph=
proper
organisation)
Concluding
Sentence
(Provide a future
benefit/projection
and link back to
the qn)
2
Body Paragraph 2- your version
Point/ Topic
Another factor which I would consider is…
Sentence
Example
Elaborate
Link
Body Paragraph 3- your version
Point/ Topic
Sentence
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Conclusion- Sample
Say general
Careers are a very critical aspect of everyone’s life and we have to choose our
statement about
careers carefully.
topic
Summarise Points
There are many factors to consider when choosing a career. We have to think about
our interests, the requirements of the job and the remuneration which the job provides
us. OR We can consider our interests as one factor when choosing a career. We can
also consider the requirements of the job. Lastly, we should also consider the salary
which the job provides us with.
Your opinion
I will definitely consider all these factors and choose my career wisely.
Conclusion- Your Version
Say general
statement about
topic
Summarise Points
Your opinion
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