2. Biodata
Name: James
Character in the story: Tristan’s twin brother
Old School: Peter Hill Primary
New School: Highfields
Characteristics:
Shy, lack of confident
Caring
Dependent on Tristan for moral support
Good at sports
Responsible
Reliable
Pessimistic
Very close to his brother, Tristan
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3. Biodata
Name: Tristan
Character in the story: James’ twin brother
Old School: Peter Hill Primary
New School: Chesterlea Grange
Characteristics:
Friendly
Very confident
Caring
Dependent on James for movement
Smart
Good at Math
Not selfish
Optimistic
Very close to his brother, James
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4. Biodata
Name: Mum
Character in the story: The twin’s mother
Characteristics:
Optimistic
Fair
Caring
Understanding
Determined
Proud of her sons
Loving
Reasonable, wise mother
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6. The understanding Mum
“Oh No! What if Mum The boys have been
made the decision to extremely quiet. Maybe
send me to Highfields? they don’t want to go to
That is not what I different school after all.
wanted!” I’m worried.
–Tristan- Maybe I should talk to
them again
–Mum-
Discuss within your group
What do you think about Mum’s decision?
Does she make the right thing to send her twin sons
to different school?
If you were the Mum, would you do the same for
Tristan and James?
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7. The unselfish James
I can help him with his
I need Tristan but
wheelchair up all the
Chesterlea Grange is
ramps in the corridors.
good for him. I cannot be
selfish. I need to talk to
-James-
him again
–James-
Discuss within your group
What do you think about James’ attitude?
Is he a good brother to Tristan? Why?
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8. The caring Tristan
I won’t be there at
nights for him to tell me I can see that old scared
what a rubbish day he look back in his eyes.
had What can I do to make
-Tristan- him feel better? Maybe I
should ask Kiara Jones
to be a special fried to
him in Highfields. Yes!
That would do!
–Tristan-
Discuss within your group
What exactly that Tristan is worried about?
Is he a good brother to James? Why?
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9. FINAL WRITING:
Instruction:
Choose ONE out of these three questions. Explain your opinion with
suitable examples from the short story in at least 50 words in your
blog.
1. If you were James, would you support Tristan in going to
Chesterlea Grange or would you ask him to go to the same school
with you? Explain why.
2. In your opinion, would Tristan make a good friend? Give
reason to support your answer.
3. If you were a mother to James and Tristan, how
would you handle their different needs? Explain
with reasons.
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