302 Hybrid Essay Writing: Topic 2 (hybrid topic) by Padlet@Xinminss https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry In pairs, choose a hybrid essay topic (from page 1 of your writing package) and plan out your essay based on the 5-paragraph format. (Remember to indicate both your names at the top of your post. Also remember to indicate the Essay Topic number and title before your start your plan.) en-us 2021-08-19 01:34:48 UTC 2026-02-22 06:49:51 UTC hello@padlet.com (SAMPLE) Ms Sharon Ong xmspadlet https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1685216466 1) 'The best decisions are always made alone'. Write about a few occasions when you found this to be untrue.

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Paragraph 5:]]> 2021-08-19 02:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1685216466 Yap Guan Yu https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689832276 1) 'The best decisions are always made alone'. Write about a few occasions when you found this to be untrue.

Para 1: Introduce the idea that cooperation is helpful in many circumstances through examples (space exploration)
             --> "Cooperation is the catalyst which allows man to make improvement, without it, we would not be where we are now"
Para 2: "Other perspectives allow us to see the world differently, and make more precise decisions." 
             --> Secondary School choice, how a personal experience of someone in Secondary School helped to make a choice
Para 3: "In groups, making solo decisions create divide and mistrust"
             --> In group work, someone once tried to change part of a project without notifying the others. In the end, no one was privy to this and it ended up ruining a presentation. This led to us having a personal grudge against them.
Para 4: "Certain people are better at certain things, this should be complimentary, not confrontational"
             --> One day, I started feeling unwell. I did not know whether this was due to fatigue or sickness. Thus, I visited the doctor for his opinion on the matter and ask whether I need to take any precautions.

Para 5: Humans are a social species, and for good reason. The skills and experiences of each individual come together to compliment each other.]]> 2021-08-23 00:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689832276 miko and evangeline https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689852476 1 ) 'The best decisions are always made alone'. Write about a few occasions when you found this to be untrue.

Paragraph 1 : ( Intro ) Are decisions made with influences good or bad? Are decisions made alone better? Give rough outline of essay 

Paragraph 2 : ( Point 1 / Elaboration ) What makes decisions made alone better? Why? Give examples - People around you may want to sabotage you or your decisions eg group projects )

Paragraph 3 : ( Point 2 / Elaboration ) What makes decisions made with influences better? Why? Give examples - more effective and reliable , many opinions and suggestions can be contributed to a better final product

Paragraph 4 : ( Personal recount ) When have I experienced this before? Why was making decisions with another party better in that situation? eg - in student council when planning events , everyone contributed ideas and suggestions to the plan which was successful in the end

Paragraph 5 : ( Conclusion ) The best decisions are not always made alone to a certain extent]]> 2021-08-23 00:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689852476 verlyse https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689855420 4) 'the best decisions are always made alone' write about a few occasions when you found this to be untrue.

paragraph 1: introduction: occasions like getting married  or like changing job industries or overseas studies, all the big life changing decisions should be made with opinions from others too.

paragraph 2: 1st occasion, getting married: when choosing a partner need to consult parents so they can share their opinions on the person one is going to live with for the rest of their life. need outsider's pov as sometimes one might be blinded by love and may not see the red flags 

paragraph 3: 2nd occasion, changing job industries:  when changing job industries should consult a senior or someone who has changed job industries before so that they can share their experience and help with your decision

paragraph 4: 3rd occasion, overseas study: get family and teacher to discuss with you the pros and cons and then weigh them to see if it is worth going overseas. some pros are being independent, new opportunities, different environment. cons are the pricey school fees, different environment might be very stressful homesickness.

paragraph 5: conclusion: there are big decisions that often need people to help you as their different perspective will help you wit your decision to see points you may not see in your choice.]]> 2021-08-23 00:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689855420 Natalie & Jhenuel https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689857206 7. Describe a few people whom you trust and turn to when you face problems. How have they helped you overcome your problems?

Paragraph 1: (Introduction of the importance of having people you can count on in your life) There are several problems that I have faced in just 15 years in my life, but there are also the people who have extend their hand out to me and helped me.
Paragraph 2: (1st character introduction, problem faced, how they helped to us to overcome the problem) The few people who have definitely helped me overcome several obstacles are my parents who brought me into this world.
Problem: Having stress about the future and what career I want
Solution: Parents' advice through their experiences
Paragraph 3: (2nd character introduction, problem faced, how they helped to us to overcome the problem) When I am at my lowest, my primary school friend will always be there to lend me a shoulder to cry on.
Problem: Feeling segregated from the rest of the class
Solution: Friend notices, cheers me up and reaches out to me
Paragraph 4: (3rd character introduction, problem faced, how they helped to us to overcome the problem) In and out of the classroom, my teacher has taught me and guided me through many tough times despite the unfamiliarity.
Problem: Struggling to cope with Math
Solution: Teacher realises, reaches out and provides extra lessons + advice on life
Paragraph 5: (Conclusion with a saying to spice things up, restate the thesis statement) As the saying goes "Trust is the glue of life". Glue fixes things, like how trusting others indirectly solves our problems. Putting faith into someone and trusting them with our problems lightens the weight on our shoulders. ]]> 2021-08-23 00:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689857206 Xi Kai, Aloysius https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689858418 1) 'The best decisions are always made alone'. Write about a few occasions when you found this to be untrue.

Para 1: Introduction, write about a general statement on why the best decisions are not always made alone.

Para 2: 1st occasion: why decision should not act alone. eg group work, require everyone's decision

Para 3: 2nd occasion: why decision should not act alone. eg occasion you needed help

Para 4: 3rd occasion: why decision should be act alone. eg choosing CCA

Para 5: Explain why some decisions you should act alone and not. Link back to Para 1]]> 2021-08-23 00:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689858418 jodie and charmaine https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689864307 1) 'the best decisions are always made alone'. write about a few occaions you found this to be untrue.

paragraph 1: in life, many big decisions are made alone. this is because it a result of an individuals personal beliefs and this may cloud judgement. hence we think that most decisions are not better off when made alone.

paragraph 2: it may be beneficial to have an outside opinion in your decision making, though sometimes having a different person can result in conflicting ideas or interest. this will lead to the requirement of compromise on certain decisions, which promotes character growth.

paragraph 3: for example; in a political setting, all decisions made as a whole by the government undergo voting and veto-ing from the collective party represnentation. this goes to show that a single person should not and does not have the authority to make such big decisions. 

paragraph 4: similarly, in a more domesticated setting, decisions that a person would deem to be 'life-changing' usually are important ones, which require a lot of contemplation due to the fact tht it is an important decision. in circumstances such as these, having an outside opinion to serve as devil's advocate can be beneficial in choosing the best course of action.

paragraph 5: hence, the best decisions are not often made alone, but rather when there are conflicting opinions or interests. this provides insight into different point of views and will result in a better decision made overall.


]]> 2021-08-23 00:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689864307 joynelle https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689877619 'the best decisions are always made alone' write about a few occasions when you found this to be untrue.
para 1 : debunk the statement by introducing the concept of different perspectives of different individuals (examples of how cooperation opens a new world of possibilities)

para 2 :


]]> 2021-08-23 00:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689877619 Eunice and Yu Xin https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689881657 1) 'The best decisions are always made alone.' Write about a few occasions when you found this to be untrue.

Paragraph 1: Introduction 
The best decisions are not always best made alone as people can compliment each other's flaws 

Paragraph 2: (Explain that decisions made together is better) 
for example: doing projects with a friend
-can point out your problems etc
-can brainstorm more ideas

Paragraph 3 : explain how decisions made together may not be beneficial 
-people may have other motives 
-try to influence you to make a unwise decision 

Paragraph 4: writing about the occasion in para 2 
-i was doing group work and was having trouble thinking of ideas 
-my friend helped to consolidate my thoughts and hers and thought of more new ideas

Paragraph 5: conclusion
Decisions made together are beneficial to some extent ]]> 2021-08-23 00:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689881657 nicole yolanda https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689882276 'The best decisions are always made alone'. Write about a few occasions when you found this untrue.

para 1: introduction- Different people have different form of views. Listening to other people decisions allow us to open up to more opinions and not just stick to our own opinion

Para 2: When choosing a secondary school, asking a student or alumni from that school will hep you make a choice.

Para 3: When finding a job
-> can consult a older person in that industry/ friends in that industry so that they can share their point of view.

para 4: When one is developing and growing in terms of character, it is important to have other people opinions.
->so that they can know which area they can improve and work on themselves so that they can become a better person

Para 5: There are lesser benefits when it comes to making decisions alone]]> 2021-08-23 00:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689882276 Tirian and Shea https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689883065 Describe a few people whom you trust and turn to when you face problems. How have they helped you to overcome your problems. 


Paragraph 1: Introduction of people whom you trust eg. teacher/parents/friends. Describe their personality traits, why do you trust them. 
 
Paragraph 2: (Examples of problems one can  face/ important decision making.) Certain decisions require the help of certain people.  Teachers--> helping me to overcome problems I face relating to academics
Parents--> future endeavours or social problems 
Friends--> stress, help me build confidence and bring happiness

Paragraph 3. (Example of how Person 1 have helped you) When feeling stressed or depressed from school workload or relationship problems, I can always turn to them to relax/give advice. 

paragraph 4: Example of how Person 2 have helped you) When unsure about my future career paths, my parents have given me useful advice and support.

paragraph 5: (Conclusion) Kurt Vonnegurt, a famous American writer once said: “Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.” I am thankful for the undying support between me and my family and my friends. They are always my pillars of support.



]]> 2021-08-23 00:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689883065 chloe & bevlyn https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689885427 7. Describe a few people whom you trust and turn to when you face problems. How have they helped you to overcome your problems?

Para 1. introduction
Growing up, I have encountered several problems. One of the strategies used to cope with these problems is by sharing my problems with people I trust
-who is that someone

Para 2: 1st way
firstly by sharing with my mother, she can give me wise advice as she has had many experiences

para 3: 2nd way
teachers can help with problems i faced academically by teaching me.

Para 4: 3rd way
siblings and friends can help change my perspective

Para 5:
In conclusion, there are many ways to overcome problems. One of the many effective ways is to share your struggles with others. Hence, sharing problems with trusted people may be the solution to your problems.]]> 2021-08-23 00:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689885427 amriel and shanice https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689885778 1) 'The best decision are always made alone'. Write about a few occasions when you found this to be untrue.

Para 1: (introduction)
This world does not only consist of me and me alone. The world does not only revolve around me and me alone. I am not alone in this world, and my actions and decisions made alone will cause a huge domino chain of reactions.

Para 2: (1st occasion: choosing the subjects you want to study without consulting your parents) I disregarded my parents' views and chose the path without even telling them. This caused them to be mad as they did not understand my choice and would have better understood my actions if I actually took time to explain my decision to them.

Para 3: (2nd occasion: choosing to juggle studies and work) I started working to earn more pocket money and my grades steeply declined. My parents found out and got terribly mad. They paid for me to study hard, not to work and neglect my studies.

Para 4: (3rd occasion: sudden change in subject combination) I decided to drop out of the current subject combination that I took and suddenly changed to something that was totally new to me. My parents and teachers were confused and did not like the fact that I was changing my subject combination which I was doing well in.

Para 5: (Conclusion)
Communication is the key. Working and making decisions alone does not gurantee a great path for you.]]> 2021-08-23 00:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689885778 leyna and rachel https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689896002 7) Describe a few people whom you trust and turn to when you face problems. How have they helped you to overcome your problems?

Paragraph 1: Having trust benefits ourselves and the relationship. During times of difficulties, there are people I can confide in and ask for help.

Paragraph 2: (talk about person 1 and personal recount with them) Parents: Parents have shaped us to who we are today and have been with us since the day we were born, hence they are definitely people whom we can trust. They have helped give us their opinion and guide us in making big decisions.

Paragraph 3: (talk about person 2 and personal recount with them) Siblings: Our relationship with our siblings may vary a lot, some are great, some not so great. However, they still give us a unique form of help during our troubled times.

Paragraph 4: (talk about person 3 and personal recount with them) Best friend
Best friends provide great emotional support especially at school. They are someone whom we can trust as we share a deep bond with them.


Paragraph 5: Conclusion:
All in all, different people provide different forms of support during troubling times; each providing a unique form of support.]]> 2021-08-23 00:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689896002 Drina & Iris https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689910023 7) Describe a few people whom you trust and turn to when you face problems. How have they helped you to overcome your problems

Paragraph 1: Introduction: Describe what are some common problems that people face (stress faced from work/ school, lack of sleep, bad day) and why they require trustworthy people  to talk about their problems

Paragraph 2: Introduce the first person whom i trust
Problem: not understanding math lessons and the math WA3 is in a week
Solution:
-My friends will help me by teaching me math and explaining it to me so that i can understand it better.
-The math teacher notices that you need help and offers to give extra math lessons after school

Paragraph 3: Introduce another person who has helped me as well. 
Problem: your sec 1 junior does not listen and likes to retaliate, making it difficult for you to teach them during CCA which enrages you.
Solution:
-you talk to your friend/ family member about your problem which helps you to relieve your anger.

Paragraph 4: Introduce the third person who has helped
Problem: Had a fight with a friend or family member so you talk about it to a friend
Solution: Your friend tells you about how you can make up with the person and fix the relationship

Paragraph 5: In conclusion, solving problems need not be done alone and could be shared with people whom you trust such as family members and friends. Doing so may help you to solve your problems faster and may be even more effective than solving it alone. ]]> 2021-08-23 00:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689910023 xuanxuan,kuanning https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689982753 7) describe a few people whom you trust and turn to when you face problems. how have they helped you to overcome your problems?

Paragraph 1: 
-everyone have someone to turn to when they are stressed (family,friends,teachers)
- share their burden online with strangers as they do not want to add burden on their loved ones

Paragraph 2:
-we always turn to our parents when distressed 
-act as a pillar for support 
-share what happened in school
-give advice
-we also turn to siblings as they provide emotional support and empathy
-able to relate better as smaller age gap and share similar experiences 

Paragraph 3: 
-friends go through the same things as us so they are able to guide us through without judgements
-spend more time with friends than family
-understand our struggles better
-have a solution since met with a similar experience


Paragraph 4:
-some are not comfortable to share what they are going through with their loved one so online to share their burdens with strangers using apps like omeglo .
-dangerous approach as some strangers have bad intentions and might purposely give bad advices
-strangers are from different countries so things that apply to them might not apply to us

Paragraph 5: in conclusion, we should share our problems with closed ones rather than people online. if we do not feel comfortable sharing family members, we can share it with our friends and not resort to talking with strangers online.



]]> 2021-08-23 01:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1689982753 Jiayu, Jun Wen https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1691029177 Describe a few people whom you trust and turn to when you face problems. How have they helped you overcome your problems?

Paragraph 1: (Intro) (describe about the problems you faced) An interesting life is one that face many problems and challenges. During this tumultuous period of difficulties, i had many supportive friends and family members who helped me solve all of those difficulties. Left me share some of these friends with you. 

Paragraph 2: (first problem and the people who helped me solved them)
Of course, I must be thankful to my parents who helped me overcome obstacles such as learning how to walk, talk etc. Without them, my life would not have blossomed.

Paragraph 3: (2nd problem and the friend who helped me solve them) In primary school , my command of English was poor and my friend gave me crucial advice. Eventually, i was doing better at English.

Paragraph 4: (3rd problem and the teacher who helped me solve them) During secondary school, one of my teachers had helped me resolve conflicts with another classmate many times and it made me reflect on my wrong-doings and I became a better person

Paragraph 5: conclusion: To sum i up, I had met many great friends and role models along my struggles as a teenager and I would be forever thankful to them for the help they had given me]]> 2021-08-23 12:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1691029177 Maximus and Noel https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1692456690 Describe a few people whom you trust and turn to when you face problems. How have they helped you to overcome your problems?
Paragraph 1: Introduction: introduce the importance of having someone to rely on 
"there have been many problems that i have faced throughout the years of growing up and problems I still face today. However, there are a few people that would go out of their way to help me."
Paragraph 2: What are the problems i faced
"i have anxiety attacks/friend problems/depression"
Paragraph 3:  How does having someone you trust help you make you feel better
"Confiding in XXXX makes me feel better as I know my problems will stay with him/her and him/her only, fully knowing that he/she would not tell others my problems"

Paragraph 4: How they helped 
"checked up on me periodically, always accompanied me and talked to me whenever  i needed someone to talk to."
Paragraph 5: Conclusion: where i would be without them and emphasise the importance having people to trust



Maximus and Noel

]]> 2021-08-24 01:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1692456690 claire dawn https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1696915344 'the best decisions are always made alone.' write about a few occasions when you found this untrue. 
paragraph 1: introduction- what does decision making means and how different is it being made alone and with others.

paragraph 2: description of who are people you confide in and the reason you confide in them and how they have helped you make decisions 

paragraph 3: recounting an incident whereby you made the best decisions with the help of others - choosing a school with the help of seniors parents and so on.

paragraph 4: recounting an incident whereby the decisions wasn't made well and it was done alone

paragraph 5: conclusion-best decisions are always made better with others because you are able to hear from others experiences ]]> 2021-08-25 22:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/xmspadlet/fobi8f8vc6wbarry/wish/1696915344