I I f ' 1 tJrt:• Marsh.all cavendish '] . - .•, Educatmn Composition Guide for Lower Secondary and Integrated Programme Annotated students' essays from various schools in Singapore to demonstrate exemplary writing ,. Clear guidelines on identifying different genres of writing Different text types creatively illustrated through series of stories Composition Guide for Lower Secondary and Integrated Programme Aletheia Chan � Marshall Cavendish UA::'.IEducation Table of Contents Chapter 1 ...... Text Types .................................................................. .............................. 1 - 10 Chapter 2 ...... The Sentence ............................................................... .. . .. ................ . 11 - 29 Chapter 3 ...... The Introduction - Hook and Thesis Statement........... ...................... 30-40 Chapter 4 ...... The Bod y - Support and Coherence ......... ... ................................ 41-48 Chapter 5 ...... The Conclusion .......... ................................................................ 49-54 Chapter 6 ...... Description - People, Scenes and Places . ............................... ............ 55 - 65 Chapter 7 ...... Narration - Six Elements ...................................................................... 66-78 Chapter 8 ...... Personal Narrative .................................................................................. 79- 87 Chapter 9 ...... Exposition I - The Skills ......................................................................... 88- 99 Chapter 10 .... Exposition II - Applying the Skills ..................................................... 100-109 Chapter 11 .... Mixed Genre ...................................................................................... 110- 115 Chapter 12 .... Argumentative Writing ...................................................................... 116 - 129 Answers ············································································································ 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 130-140 Text Types What Are The Different Text Types? Writing is purposeful and helps to serve one or a combination of the three main purposes: 1) To inform 2) To persuade 3) To entertain When you write to inform, you are writing an exposition to explain something. Newspapers or magazines are examples of expositions. In persuasion, your primary goal is to win your audience over to your point of view. You do so by explaining, stating facts, putting forward logical arguments and appealing to expert opinions. A persuasive piece of writing is called an argument. In entertaining your audience, you aim to amuse them, perhaps by using interesting or humo_rous descriptions. To achieve the above purposes, there are five main text types: 1) Description 4) Argumentation I. 2) Narration and Recount 5) Mixed Genres 3) Exposition Description Purpose: To describe a thing, a person or a place in detail. Following below are two composition titles of descriptive texts. Descriptive titles usually begin with the word "Describe" which indicates that you have to write descriptively by appealing to the readers' senses. Describe two people whom you admire. Describe how a local festival is celebrated in your country. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 1 The table below shows the structure and language features of a descriptive text. -------------- Structure Language Features Identify main features Present I Past tenses djectives: charming, intricate, towering Description of details to build main impression Action verbs: parted, cascading Adverbs: completely Quiz Time ! Identify what the following description are for : Thing Person You will revel in this thing of beauty, measuring 11.5 inches diagonally. You can literally find the world iri it - Angry Birds, fearful T-Rex, zillions of photos and videos, recipes of the most tantalising food, adrenaline-pumping games etc. All these are at the command of your fi[lgers.­ just press, point�n9 swipe. Her short dark wavy hair frnmed a slim, beautiful face with deep0 set eyes that lield a steady and earnest gaze. Her thin red lips parted in a charming smile against the whiteness of her skin. She was young and happy, but events that would unfold soon charred her ast and ure. ext · , she Answer: Place . the of a Answer: 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd · Crashing water from a height of 42 metres greets you and you are enveloped by refreshing eool mist in the tropical mountain region. The towering in'trtcat:� structure is completely clad in greenery such as peacocl<. ferns, cacti, moss, lichens and atgae. It has water cascading from different heights t:hat wows visitors (Guess a place in Sin�apore) Answer: 2 2. Narration and Recount Purpose: To entertain and retell a series of past events. Narrative titles may consist of single-word questions such as "Fear", "Friendship", "Discipline". The essay question may also begin with "Write an original story about ... " [ii Story Time # I "It's a curious place," Kody mumbled to himself as he swept off the cobweb from the antique rose wood furniture up in the attic. Then, his eyes rested on a huge red trunk with a gold clasp. There were intricate carvings of peonies on it. Curiously, he unlocked the gold clasp and gingerly lifted the cover. "Eeeeeeek," the hinges at the back creaked. His heart was thumping. What if I .find a skeleton in it? he thought. To his surprise and disappointment, there was ... nothing. Looking at the big empty space in front of him, Kody had a brainwave. While a narrative has a definite story plot with conflicts to be resolved, a recount mainly retells the events that have happened. The following are two titles of recount texts: Write about an occasion when you had to eat humble pie (admit that you are in the wrong and apologise). Write about a humorous turn of event at a family gathering. Climax (Peak) Sa�in1f rr Adjectives: huge, red Remember: Description and recount texts have to do with real-world events while· narratives are mainly fictLon.-al such as in nove_-ls or fairy tale. s. . In contrast, expository and argumentative texts mainly deal with ideas and thought processes. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 3 3. Exposition Purpose: To give information on a topic and may involve the use of e����JQn. For expository titles we need to discuss the topic, explain concepts, inform readers of facts, compare and contrast ideas or things, and analyse causes and effects. Use a formal tone by not using contractions (use "do not" and not "don't) and choosing words with a more serious feel (use "attractive" instead of "cool"). The following are three titles of expository texts: Choosing the right secondary school. What effect does air pollution have on daily life in your country? What steps should be taken, or are being taken, to deal with it? What can young people do to combat crime 7 Examples of expository texts: Why We Need a Healthy Diet First, cook two cups of rice (serves four people). We are what we eat. If we eat unhealthily or excessively, our health will be ruined. Next, prepare the ingredients: smash two pieces of garlic, cut five pre-soaked black mushroom pieces into strips and dice three pieces of Chinese sausage. In contrast, a healthy diet is one that helps maintain or improve general health. It helps to lower risks such as obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Heat up the wok and add two tablespoons of oil. Add in the garlic pieces and fry till fragrant before adding in the rest of the ingredients. Saute (toss) the ingredients. A healthy diet entails increased consumption of plant foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts, while limiting intake of salt, sugar and fats.· Next, add in the rice, two tablespoons of black sauce and a pinch of salt. Serve hot. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 4 share the life lessons persuade refuting opposing arguments. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 5 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 6 Honesty is being truthful in words, actions and attitude. It is an approach to life stemming from a love for what is right and good and a strong aversion to mislead others even in the smallest of ways. We may feel daunted by such a strict definition of honesty. One may ask, 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 7 reassured 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd foetal 8 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 9 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 10 The Eight Parts of Speech NOUNS PRONOUNS 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 11 ADJECTIVES VERBS ADVERBS 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 12 PREPOSITIONS CONJUNCTIONS INTERJECTIONS 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 13 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 14 avail. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 15 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 16 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 17 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 18 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 19 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 20 just as ... so hardly ... when either ... or 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 21 if ... then what with ... and whether ... or not only ... but also rather ... than 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 22 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 23 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 24 Most of us were dismayed at the haze. My brother, however, was pleased that he had the rest of the recruits could rest in their bunks. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 25 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 26 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 27 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 28 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 29 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 30 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 31 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 32 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 33 anecdotes apt ethnicities 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 34 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 35 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 36 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 37 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 38 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 39 eerie 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 40 primitive. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 41 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 42 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 43 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 44 Admittedly Undoubtly Likewise 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 45 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 46 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 47 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 48 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 49 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 50 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 51 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 52 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 53 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 54 ringlets 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd plastered scalp 55 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 56 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 57 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 58 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 59 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 60 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 61 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 62 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 63 As soon as I alight from the school bus, I wander around the sprawling school compound. Outside the general office, a couple of my classmates sit on the smooth metal benches, whip out their smart phones and pay games such as "Battlecats" or "Head Soccer". "Bam! Wham! Twang!" Electronic sounds emit from their devices, and my, how absorbed they are - eyes glues to the tiny screens, backs erect and thumbs deftly controlling the devices with their bodies occasionally making corresponding jerking movements. In contrast some just stand and stare, wearing that "I-wish-I-were-back-in-bed" look. Next, I head for the school canteen, a favourite haunt for all hungry stomachs. The aroma of fried bee hoon, chicken nuggets and hot dogsgreets visitors, tempting us into buying some food to munch on. Seated murmur of chatter and an occasional clang of utensils. My rumbling stomach eggs me on to buy a piece of hash brown. The crispy. golden hash brown is irresistibly delicious although it causes me to feel thirsty. Felling bored, I head for the parade square. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 64 Over at the parade square, I breathe in the fresh morning air that invigorates with a luxuriant growth of trees and grass, the parade square is like a garden. Here, one can hear the happy chirpings of sparrows and hornbills. Wriggly worms alternately arch and stretch their bodies up the rough tree bark just behind a metal bench. Some even dangle like fruits from the trees and that is really freaky! The worst are the wicked fire ants which crawl on the concrete, forcing us to "evacuate" to other areas of the parade square. By 7.15a.m. most of the students have arrived and the chatter at the back of the parade square has grown much louder. The earlier quietness is now completely overtaken by a cacophony of noises. However, with the hep of the Student Councilors, we manage to settle down. After assembly, we make our way to the respective classrooms for our lessons. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 65 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 66 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 67 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 68 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 69 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 70 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 71 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 72 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 73 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 74 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 75 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 76 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 77 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 78 strode precocious 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 79 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 80 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 81 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 82 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 83 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 84 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 85 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 86 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 87 Exposition - The Skills In this chapter, you will learn expository skills: explain, define, give examples, link cause and effect, classify as well as compare and contrast. We start with an expository essay - "Life". Life Cho Ming En Hwa Chong Institution, Year 1 Life is full of mystery. No one knows what life has in store for us. I feel that life is not just about living and dying but about enjoying it, adapting to changes and making it meaningful. First of all, life is the state of existence as a living thing. Thus, all living things, including bacteria, fungi, animals and plants, have life or are a form of life. For survival, life on Earth has to depend on food, water and oxygen. Although food, water and oxygen are essential for life, hope is equally important. With hope, living things have the will to continue living and working. Many believe that tomorrow will be a better day and this is considered hope. Some prisoners-of-war in Germany during World War II managed to survive because they remained hopeful. They believed that they had a chance to be freed. This is an example of how miraculous hope is. People who are bereft of hqpe may do silly things like committing suicide to escape from the gruelling reality of life. Tf:ius, hope sustains life. Life is also stubborn. The good side of life's stubbornness is life's determination. Life persists to the end. An example is Aung San Suu Kyi. In 1990 her political party, National teague for Democaracy, won the election, but she was detained and placed under house arrest for fifteen years by the Burmese military. She is pro-democracy and is determined to help MyanmatJtA order to live in Myanmar, she gave up the chance of seeing her late husband who had suffered from cancer. It is also in the nature of life to do things that may benefit or harm others. Things life include pollution, terrorism, poaching, destruction of natural habitats and glob One of the things that benefit life - especially humans :...._ is science and technolo has made many things much easier for humans. However, most beneficial things side. Sadly, technology uses electricity which requires the burning o.f fossil fuels to This causes the air to become polluted .and fossil fuels to be depleted. Lastly, many people have goals which they wish to fulfill. These goals are the drivin'.g force of life. Without them, life would be meaningless. In the case of other living things, we do not know if they have goals but I think that they live just to grow, reproduce and die. My hopes are that life would not face any severe threat and that people would treasure their predous lives. Then the world would become a beautiful and vibrant place filled with life. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 88 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 89 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 90 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 91 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 92 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 93 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 94 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 95 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 96 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 97 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 98 � Story Time #10 Adjusting his belt, the tall man named Guan emerged from the cubicle with nary a look in Kody's direction. He went back to the table and sat down beside the shorter man. "Tomorrow when Kee Guan Import & Export delivers the gold bars, we'll STRIKE," Guan announced resolutely as he pulled out a piece of paper and scrawled some words on it. Heng took a look and then nodded. "No worries. I'll tell the men to meet there tomorrow night at 6 p.m." "Make sure they are prepared. I want a clean job," Guan looked past Heng, as if into the future and his lips lifted to give a ghost of a smile. "Sure, Ko* trust me to organise them," Heng lowered his voice as he leaned towards Guan, "Tomorrow night, WE shall become the proud owners of 120 gold bars." Both men broke into a guffaw and slapped each other's back. Guan then folded the paper and shallowly stuffed it into his pants' pocket. They stood up and walked towards the staircase landing. Heaving a sigh of relief, Kody emerged from his hideout. What have I gotten mysel im ? I travelled back 89 years to stumble upon some crooks! They seem to be planni m to? Kody thought in exasperation. Just then, he spied so p_icked it up from the r. a piece of paper. Kody stooped and ll man m lice will not sa © 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 99 Should I organise these problems by types such as physical, emotional, relationships and studies? Or by age (early teens and late teens)? 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 100 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 101 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 102 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 103 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 104 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 105 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 106 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 107 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 108 [i}j Story Time # I I Kody looked around to make sure that the crooks were gone before he made his way to the stairs landing. It was a curious wooden building. To the left of the landing was another living quarter with a balcony and some big pots of flowers. The living quarters on the second level was a lot dimmer with lots of wooden structures. But there was no time for Kody to linger. I must find the_local police fast, Kody thought. Quietly, he made his way down the wooden steps. He poked his head out to check if there was any sight of the two men. Thankfully, there was none. Finally, he made his way down to the ground level. Just as his right foot touched the ground, he heard a booming voice behind him. "WHO ARE YOU?" Kody jumped in fright. He turned and came face to face with a fat man wearing a white singlet that barely covered his round belly protruding above a pair of black shorts. Beside him stood a girl with two pig tails of about ele.ven years old. "I - I am just visiting," Kody finally found his voice to reply the fat man. "Xiao Lan, did you see this boy go up the stairs? We were here the whole afternoon watching the charcoal stove." "No ... Pa I don't remember seeing him," the girl blinked her bright byes and looked at Kody curiously. '"COME HERE!" ordered the fat man gruffly. "Let me check to see if you have stolen anything." Kody had no choice but to move towards the fta man. "Raise your hands!" instructed the fat man. Kody noticed that his bushy eyebrows twitched noticeably whenever he spoke loudly. The fat man patted Kody down and pulled out the Com-Glass' from his pocket. "WHAT'S THIS?" asked the fat man. "It's my Com-Glass," Kody tried to answer in a friendly voice: "It looks like a pair of glasses but it has a few buttons." Xiao Lan mo the Com-Glass that her father was holdip.g in his hands. ·n e- As spe pressed the first button, " an image of a lady appeared on spoke. and_ "Ahhl" Xiao Lan let out a frightened ccy and 1et go of the Com-' Glass< Kody swiftly reached out and caught itjust in time, (Not.that hewasJ1.fraid thatit;,would br�ak because it was unbreakable.) in awe. ''Wh.ere are you from?" asked the pot-bellied rnan, looking at Kody if� 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 109 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 110 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 111 Move on to 2nd part of question Expound qualities: 1. Has vision However, leadership is not limited to world leaders who have achieved celebrity status. One leader who has a great influence in my life is my cross-country captain. Zesty and petite, Shalini rallies the team to set our sight on becoming the best cross-country team in Singapore. She reads up on training programmes and even gives suggestions to our coach. Being clearly purpose-driven, Shalini is an inspiration to all the team members. Hence, no matter how hard the training is, the goal motivates us to keep on persevering. I feel this is a lesson that I can apply in my studies as well as future endeavours. 2. Lead by example A good leader leads by example. Shalini is always early for training and she pushes herself hard during training. From what we know, she has to work part­ time to supplement her parents' income on top of studying and training hard. Therefore, whenever we feel the strain of juggling our studies with the training, the thought of Shalini stops us from giving excuses for putting in mediocre efforts. 3. Cares for team members Shalini cares for her team members. Those who are absent from training will, without fail, receive a phone call from her. During training, she looks out for our safety and welfare. Hence, the whole team is truly united. As the leader, she makes us feel that each of us is significant. 4. Strategises Shal1ni organises team games and she analyses our performance together with the coach during practice runs and friendly races. I feel she is a strategist who knows how to win a battle. Conclusion She has taught me what effective leadership is all about. I feel that all of us are leaders in some ways since we often find ourselves in some areas of influence in other people's lives. I hope to be able to emulate her example of being purpose­ driven, empathetic and strategic in achieving life's goals. Let us now consider a sample essay of a title that involves a narration of events and an exposition. Describe an annual event which you enjoy and explain why it is so important to you [Description and Exposition] State annual event The Chinese New Year celebration is an annual event which I enjoy and it is very important to me. Narration with descriptive details "Gongxi gongxi gongxi ni ... " Strains of familiar Lunar New Year songs can be heard in most public places and on TV each year around mid-January. Hearing them reminds me of the arrival of the new year. Even though we do not get to enjoy the four seasons in equatorial Singapore, the oft-mentioned "spring" in Chinese New Year songs conjures images of blossoming flowers with an excited air of anticipation. Women will usually step up their buying spree during this time - new clothes, home decor and accessories. There is a sense of renewal and hope that a new year heralds. My mum and aunts will also be exchanging recipes on the baking of New Year goodies. As children, we are willing and even happy to try out their 1 experimental products, even if they were somewhat burnt! 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 112 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 113 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 114 dilated 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 115 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 116 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 117 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 118 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 119 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 120 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 121 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 122 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 123 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 124 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 125 The essay below is a student's view on the pros and cons of entrepreneurship. It is fluent and well-reasoned with appropriate examples. "Entrepreneurship is living ten years of your life like most people won't, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can't." Do yol,! agree? See Yu Yan CHU St Nicholas Girls' School, Sec 3 Good definition to clarify key term Thesis statement Entrepreneurship is the application of an individual's talent to the resources. which she has and increasing these resources in the future so that she can attain success. Entrepreneurship may sound easy; it took a few months for the custom-made sweet shop, Made In Candy, to become recognised as one of the n;iost innovative stores in Asia. However, the process is not as easy as one thinks. Some may have succeeded, but many have failed. That is why most people prefer to work for others and perhaps, earn a lower pay and spend the rest of their life in a manner that is not as fascinating as successful entrepreneurs. 1 st argument The huge investment of time and money. Entrepreneurship requires out-of-pocket money, which might be a lot in order to carry out market research and business plan developments. Greenhorns often need professional/corporate advice and tend to approach ma1:1agement consultants at a fee. An entrepreneur must also be prepared to give up the luxury of leisure time and the freedom from stress. Business owners are usually the busiest of all among working people, especially at the beginning of their business. Most entrepre.neurs agree that the first few years were the hgrdest. Data collected from numerous interviews have exposed the urban myth of entrepreneurship and instead revealed the grueling journey behind the alluring fa�ade. Creativity also decides how well you come up with new ideas and whether people would want to spend money on it. An innovative idea increases the chances of one succeeding. 2 nd argument: High failure rate Not all entrepreneurs are successful. Many have tried and failed. According to'Harvard researchers, first-time entrepreneurs have only a 18 percent chance of succeeding, whfle entrepreneurs who have previously failed have a 20 percent chance of succeeding. The time an_d effort spent will be wasted and the money spent on promotions goes down 'the drain. A high profile example Opposing argument If one does not have ,:1 backup plan, and his business fails, he would ha11e to work for someone else and spend the rest of his life just like most other people. For fnstance, David Murray, a former Google employee with an appealing six-figure salary, left his job to become an entrepreneur to work on a smartphone application. However, he failed rn his venture and became buried in debt. Hence, entrepreneurship might not ?!ways be that easy and not everyone is able to succeed and lead a different life. However, many feel that entrepreneurship is able to let one lead a life different from others. If -an entrepreneur's innovations are unique and customers are willing to spend their time and money on the products or services, the entrepreneur becomes famous and earns a lot of money. For example, due to his successful creation of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has a net worth of $9-4 billion. With such an enormous sum of money, he will be able to do many things that most people cannot aHord to do. 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 126 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 127 abruptly. raid." 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 128 brandishing 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 129 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 130 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 131 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 132 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 133 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 134 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 135 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 136 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 137 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 138 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 139 2014 Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd 140 JUSIWrite is a handy guide to writing great expository, argumentative, descriptive and narrative essays. With numerous examples of successful writing by students from various schools, this guide inspires and equips students to meet the rigour of the latest English syllabus. It teaches you how to • • • • • Differentiate different text types and write interesting sentences. Analyse questions by identifying key words. Write a gripping introduction using hook, transition and thesis statement. Organise ideas coherently in the body of the essay. End the essay with maximum impact. About the Author Aletheia Chan, a former school teacher, holds a Master in Educational Studies and founded Distinction Tutorial School in December 1993. She also conducts writing workshops. Most essays are contributed by current and former students of Distinction Tutorial School. The author's royalties are donated to Ellel Ministries Singapore, a non-profit Christian healing and counselling centre. ISBN 978-981-01-9721-6 � Marshall Cavendish IIA:'IEducation 9 Js,o 19,J