Analysing Novel Questions (2001-2011): 2001 A character you like/admire (character) 2002 What important lesson did you

learn? (moral value) 2003 A character you sympathies. (character) 2004 Choose an event which you find to be the most memorable. (Plot) 2005 Love is important in a family. How is this shown in the novel you have studied? (Theme) 2006 The writer describes the main character as a very determined person. (character) Write about: ~some instances that show the characters determination ~how the determination affects his/her family 2007 Write about a character that you look up to. (character) 2008 Describe what happens at the end of the novel. (Plot) Explain why you find the ending either happy or sad 2009 Write about a difficult decision made by one of the characters, with close reference to the text, do think this was the right decision. (character) 2010 Write about an important incident in the novel. (Plot) 2011 Write about a part of the story that you like the most. (Plot) 2012 ? Sample answers/framework for Step by Wicked Step: 1. Compare two characters. Introduction: State your novel (Step by wicked step) Brief synopsis The characters~ Richard & Colin Content paragraphs: 1. Their love for their dad E1 Similarity: Both missed their fathers E1 Contrast: RichardHis father died Colin-mother moved away with fathers knowledge E1 Contrast: Richard-lost his father forever Colin- still searching for his stepfather 2. Ignored by their mothers E2 Similarity: Both did not get any attention from their mothers E2 Contrast: Richard- His mother did not defend him when Reverend Coldstone treated him badly Colin-his mother is not aware of how much he missed his dad because she is too busy working at the canteen and doing household chores E2 Similarity: Both of them did not feel their mothers love. 3. Running away E3 Similarity: Both of them decided to ran away to make things work

E3 Contrast: Richard- ran away from home with the hope that he would make life more pleasant for everyone Colin-plans to run away to find his stepfather E3 Contrast: Richard- realize that running away does not solve any problems Colin-he does three paper rounds to save money to search for his stepfather Conclusion: ~the two characters suffered much pain and sorrow- no one cares about them/how they felt/ no one advise them ~running away does not solve problems, in fact it can affect the people around ~ we need to think wisely before making a serious decision in life. 2. How a character has changed due to certain events that have taken place in his/her life. Introduction: State your novel (Step by wicked step) Brief synopsis The character: Colin 1. Colin changed into a very unhappy and lonely boy E1 He had to join a new school when his mother moved out of their home with him E1 He has to go thru unpleasant experiences, got ignored, the students had their own set of friends. E1 His mother busy with her job (at the canteen) and with her household chores, had no time to listen to his problems. 2. Colin becomes a dreamy boy which causes him to have less focus in class/did badly in school. E2 he missed his dad very much E2 every he would night he would take the tobacco tin out of the toe of his boot and put it under his pillow E2 he would hum their (colin & dad) favourite song & stay awake for hours talking to his dad. He pretended that his dad was there. 3. Colin becomes resourceful E3 It has been 5 years, 8 months & 7 days since he was separated from his dad E3 He secretly writes his dads name & his old address on the forms at school E3 he tries to save money- he does three paper rounds to earn money to search for his dad when he is older. Conclusion: ~At first Colin responded negatively to the changes in his life-sad, dreamy, moody, ~finally he decided to do something worthy to search for his dad. ~His love and longing for his dad motivated him to become optimistic, resourceful and patient in his mission: search for his dad.