3P3E Technique for Literature (Novel)

Based on a novel that you have studied, describe the main character of the novel. Support your answers with evidences
from the novel.

STEP 1
Complete the Bubble Map below with adjectives to describe the main character of the novel that you have
studied.

LOYAL

Azreen
LOVING

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DETERMINED

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STEP 2
Write a simple sentence for each of the adjective from STEP 1.

Example 1:
1. Azreen is loyal.
2. Azreen is determined.
3. Azreen is loving.

STEP 3
Complete the Tree Map below with events and elaboration to support your answer.
Level 1:

Azreen

LOYAL (P 1)

DETERMINED (P 2)

LOVING (P 3)

loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf. (E 1) determined to find out (E 2) loving towards (E 3)
who killed her sister Madhuri. her friend, the Old Lady.

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Level 2:

Azreen

LOYAL (P 1)

DETERMINED (P 2)

LOVING (P 3)

loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf. (E 1) determined to find out (E 2) loving towards (E 3)
who killed her sister Madhuri. her friend, the Old Lady.

She defended Mohd Asraf when she said

that she was the one who left the farm
gates opened which caused the bulls
to escape.

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She did not give up until she

found out the truth that
the real killer was her father.

She tried to rescue the

Old Lady from the fire
that burnt her house.

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Level 3:

Azreen

LOYAL (P 1)

DETERMINED (P 2)

LOVING (P 3)

loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf. (E 1) determined to find out (E 2) loving towards (E 3)
who killed her sister Madhuri. her friend, the Old Lady.

She defended Mohd Asraf when she said

that she was the one who left the farm
gates open which caused the bulls
to escape.

She did not give up until she

found out the truth that her
the real killer was her father.

She tried to rescue the

Old Lady from the fire
that burnt her house.

This incident led to the accident that

made her mother paralysed.

Mr. Saleh confessed that he

accidentally killed Madhuri when
he found out that she was having
an affair with another man.

Asraf and the villagers

were angry at the Old
Lady who they felt
was responsible for his
grandmothers death.

She remained loyal to her friend.

She solved the mystery and

was able to forgive her father.

The Old Lady died in the

fire caused by Asraf and
the villagers.

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STEP 4:
Now write about Azreen using the information from the Tree Map in STEP 3.
Level 1:
1. Azreen is loyal. She is loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf.
2. Azreen is determined. She is determined to find out who killed her sister, Madhuri.
3. Azreen is loving. She is loving towards her friend, the Old Lady.
Level 2:
1. Azreen is loyal. She is loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf. She defended Mohd Asraf when she said that she
was the one who left the farm gates opened which caused the bulls to escape.

2. Azreen is determined. She is determined to find out who killed her sister, Madhuri. She did not give up
until she found out the truth that the real killer was her father.
3. Azreen is loving. She is loving towards her friend, the Old Lady. She tried to rescue the Old Lady from
the fire that burnt her house.
Level 3:
1. Azreen is loyal. She is loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf. She defended Mohd Asraf when she said that she
was the one who left the farm gates opened which caused the bulls to escape. This incident led to an
accident that made her mother paralysed. She remained loyal to her friend.

2. Azreen is determined. She is determined to find out who killed her sister, Madhuri. She did not give up
until she found out the truth that the real killer was her father. Mr. Saleh confessed that he
accidentally killed Madhuri when he found out that she was having an affair with another man. She
solved the mystery and was able to forgive her father.
3. Azreen is loving. She is loving towards her friend, the Old Lady. She tried to rescue the Old Lady from
the fire that burnt her house. Asraf and the villagers were angry at the Old Lady who they felt was
responsible for his grandmothers death. The Old Lady died in the fire caused by Asraf and the villagers.
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STEP 5:
Complete the answer below.
Question: Describe the main character of the novel that you have studied.
Level 1:
I choose the novel The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The main character of the novel is _Azreen Saleh. She is
loyal (P 1), determined(P 2) and loving (P 3).
First and foremost, Azreen is loyal. She is loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf. Secondly, Azreen is
determined. She is determined to find out who killed her sister, Madhuri. Lastly, Azreen is loving. She is loving
towards her friend, the Old Lady.
In conclusion, Azreen (characters name) is the main character of the novel. She is loyal (P 1),
determined(P 2) and loving (P 3).
Level 2:

I choose the novel The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The main character of the novel is _Azreen Saleh. She is
loyal (P 1), determined(P 2) and loving (P 3).
First and foremost, Azreen is loyal. She is loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf. She defended Mohd Asraf
when she said that she was the one who left the farm gates open which caused the bulls to escape.
Secondly, Azreen is determined. She is determined to find out who killed her sister, Madhuri. She did
not give up until she found out the truth that the real killer was her father.
Lastly, Azreen is loving. She is loving towards her friend, the Old Lady. She tried to rescue the Old Lady
from the fire that burnt her house.
In conclusion, Azreen (characters name) is the main character of the novel. She is loyal (P 1),
determined(P 2) and loving (P 3).

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Level 3:
I choose the novel The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The main character of the novel is _Azreen Saleh. She is
loyal (P 1), determined(P 2) and loving (P 3).
First and foremost, Azreen is loyal. She is loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf. She defended Mohd Asraf
when she said that she was the one who left the farm gates opened which caused the bulls to escape. This
incident led to an accident that made her mother paralysed. She remained loyal to her friend.
Secondly, Azreen is determined. She is determined to find out who killed her sister, Madhuri. She did
not give up until she found out the truth that the real killer was her father. Mr. Saleh confessed that he
accidentally killed Madhuri when he found out that she was having an affair with another man. She solved the
mystery and was able to forgive her father.
Lastly, Azreen is loving. She is loving towards her friend, the Old Lady. She tried to rescue the Old Lady
from the fire that burnt her house. Asraf and the villagers were angry at the Old Lady who they felt was
responsible for his grandmothers death. The Old Lady died in the fire caused by Asraf and the villagers.
In conclusion, I learn to be loyal (P 1), determined(P 2) and loving (P 3) just like Azreens character in
the novel that I read.

STEP 6:
Now rewrite your answer.
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NOW, LETS PRACTICE!
A) Describe a character that you admire in the novel that you have studied.
STEP 1
Complete the Bubble Map below with adjectives to describe the character that you admire in the novel that
you have studied.

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STEP 2
Write a simple sentence for each of the adjective from STEP 1.

1. ___________________________________________________________________
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2. ___________________________________________________________________
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3. ___________________________________________________________________
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STEP 3
Complete the Tree Map below with events and elaboration to support your answer.

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STEP 4:
Now write about the character using the information from the Tree Map in STEP 3.
1. ______________________________________________________________________________
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2. ______________________________________________________________________________
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3. ______________________________________________________________________________
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STEP 5:
Complete the answer below.
I choose the novel The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The character that I admire is ________________.
She is ____________ (P 1), _______________(P 2) and ________________(P 3).
First and foremost, _____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Secondly, _____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Lastly, ________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
In conclusion, _______________ (characters name) is _______________ (P1), _________________ (P2) and
_______________________ (P3).

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STEP 6:
Now rewrite your answer.
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Try this: Describe a character that you dislike in the novel that you have studied.
STEP 1
Complete the Bubble Map below with adjectives to describe the character that you dislike in the novel that
you have studied.

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STEP 2
Write a simple sentence for each of the adjective from STEP 1.

1. ___________________________________________________________________
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2. ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

STEP 3
Complete the Tree Map below with events and elaboration to support your answer.

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STEP 4:
Now write about the character using the information from the Tree Map in STEP 3.
1. ______________________________________________________________________________
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2. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
STEP 5:
Complete the answer below.
I choose the novel The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The character that I dislike is ________________.
She / he is ____________ (P 1), _______________(P 2) and ________________(P 3).
First and foremost, _____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Secondly, _____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Lastly, ________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
In conclusion, _______________ (characters name) is _______________ (P1), _________________ (P2) and
_______________________ (P3).

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STEP 6:
Now rewrite your answer.
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Describe a character that is determined in the novel that you have studied.
STEP 1
Complete the Bubble Map below with adjectives to describe the character that is determined in the novel that
you have studied.

STEP 2
Write a simple sentence for each of the adjective from STEP 1.

1. ___________________________________________________________________
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2. ___________________________________________________________________
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3. ___________________________________________________________________
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STEP 3
Complete the Tree Map below with events and elaboration to support your answer.

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STEP 4:

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Now write about the character using the information from the Tree Map in STEP 3.
1. ______________________________________________________________________________
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2. ______________________________________________________________________________
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3. ______________________________________________________________________________
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STEP 5:
Complete the answer below.
I choose the novel The Curse by Lee Su Ann. The character that is determined in the novel is
___________________.
First and foremost, _____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Secondly, _____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Lastly, ________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
In conclusion, _______________ (characters name) is determined in the novel that I studied.

STEP 6:
Now rewrite your answer.
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To answer questions on themes, events or moral values, please refer to your tree map.
For example:
1.

Write about the main theme of the novel that you have studied.

Sample answer:
For themes: change the Adjectives to Nouns.
e.g. 1. Loyal Loyalty
2. Determined Determination
3. Loving - Love
The main theme of the novel that I have studied is loyalty. In the novel, Azreen is loyal to her friend, Asraf. She defended
Mohd Asraf when she said that she was the one who left the farm gates opened which caused the bulls to escape.

2.

Write about an event that you cannot forget.

To answer a question on events, use the second line of your Tree Map.

Sample answer:
The event that I cannot forget is when Azreen shows loyalty to her friend Asraf. She defended Mohd Asraf when she said
that she was the one who left the farm gates opened which caused the bulls to escape.

3.

What is the moral value that you have learnt from the novel that you have studied?

Sample answer:
The moral value that I learn from the novel is loyalty. Azreen is loyal to her friend, Mohd Asraf. She defended Mohd
Asraf when she said that she was the one who left the farm gates opened which caused the bulls to escape.

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LITERATURE ANSWERING MODULE

USING 3P3E TECHNIQUE
FOR NOVEL SECTION
By
Betty D Primus @ Betty Adantus
SISC+
Papar District Education Office

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