Novel: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

How to use this handout.

i. Make sure students are taught the novels. Using this parallel text can help
students to get C (5 6 marks).
ii. There are 2 special features to this activity:
(a) Using the same evidences for different questions and
(b) using generic conclusion for all questions.
iii. For answers on character, theme, message, moral value and lesson learnt,
the same evidences can be used.
iv. For questions on event and ending , the same evidences are used.
v. The best way to use this activity is by giving them the notes for each chapter and
take all the evidences from the notes.
vi. It is advisable to ask students to write rather than giving them a
photocopied handout. It will help them to remember better.

Tips for Teachers

i. Questions asked cover 7 elements; character & characteristics, theme,

message, moral value, event and ending.
ii. Use simple present tense or simple past tense.
iii. Write 3 paragraphs. (INTRO , CONTENTS R1 + EX 1, R2 + EX2 & R3 +
EX 3)
iv. Para 1 the novel, the author & the character/ theme/ message/moral
value/lesson learnt/ event/ ending.
v. Para 2 Evidences or reasons (2 3 evidences or reasons) followed by
explanation or example for each reason or evidence.
vi. Put sequence connectors before each evidence or reason.
vii. Avoid factual errors.
viii. Para 3 - write simple conclusion.

3.7 Model Answers for Novel

(a) CHARACTER

I choose Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. The character whom
I like in this story is Mr Fogg.
I like him for a few reasons. First and foremost, he is a determined
person. He is determined to travel around the world in 80 days even
though all his friends think it is impossible to be done.
Secondly, I admire him because he is brave. He is brave enough to
save Aouda from the bandits in the jungle of India, he may get killed or
injured while saving her. Finally, he is a kindhearted person. He is very
kind to find and save his loyal butler Passepartout after the train attack. He
does not leave him behind and continues his journey.
In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy
reading the novel.
(b) THEME (DETERMINATION / BRAVERY / COURAGE)

I choose Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. The theme

portrayed in this story is determination.
Through my observation, this theme is clearly demonstrated through the
main character Mr Fogg. This can be depicted when he travels around the world
in 80 days even though all his friends think it is impossible to be done.
Apart from that, he saves Aouda from the bandits in the jungle of India.
Finally, he braves himself to find and save his loyal butler Passepartout after
the train attack.
In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy
reading the novel.

(c) MESSAGE/ MORAL VALUE/ LESSON LEARNT

i. we must be determined in life.
ii. we must be brave in life.
iii. we must be courageous in life

I choose Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. The message

portrayed in this story is we must be determined in life.
Through my observation, this message is clearly demonstrated through
the main character Mr Fogg. This can be depicted when he travels around the
world in 80 days even though all his friends think it is impossible to be done.
Apart from that, he saves Aouda from the bandits in the jungle of India.
Finally, he braves himself to find and save his loyal butler Passepartout after
the train attack.
In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy reading
the novel.

(d) EVENT
I choose Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. The event that I
think is important in this novel is when Mr Fogg wins the wager of 20,000 and
marries Aouda.
I like this event for a few reasons. First and foremost, I like it because it is
a moment of joy. He gets the money and marries the woman he loves. Secondly,
he does not become poor. If he loses the money , he will become a poor man.
Finally, with the money he wins, he can give his wife a good life.
In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy reading
the novel.

(e) ENDING
I choose Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. I like the ending of
this novel, Mr Fogg wins the wager of 20,000 and marries Aouda.
I like this ending for a few reasons. First and foremost, I like it because it
is a happy ending. He gets the money and marries the woman he loves.
Secondly, he does not become poor. If he loses the money, he will become a
poor man. Finally, with the money he wins, he can give his wife a good life.
In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy reading
the novel.
3.8 Students Handouts

(a) CHARACTER

1. The Novel
2. The Author
3. The Character
4. Reason 1
5. Reason 2
6. Reason 3

I choose ____1_______by ____2____ The character whom I like in this story is

______3___________.

I like him for a few reasons. First and foremost, he is a determined person. He is determined
_____________4_______________

Secondly, I admire him because he is brave. He is brave enough

to____________________________5________________________. Finally,
______________6________________

In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy reading the novel.

( b) THEME (DETERMINATION / BRAVERY / COURAGE)

1. determination /bravery / courage

2. Evidence 1
3. Evidence 2
4. Evidence 3

I choose Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. The theme portrayed in this story
is _______1________.

Through my observation, this theme is clearly demonstrated through the main character Mr
Fogg. This can be depicted when ____________2____________.

Apart from that, __________3_________.Finally, __________4_____________.

In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy reading the novel.
(c) MESSAGE/ MORAL VALUE/ LESSON LEARNT

1. we must be determined in life/we must be brave in life/we must be courageous in life.

2. Evidence 1.
3. Evidence 2.
4. Evidence 3.

I choose Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. The message portrayed in this
story is __________1_________.

Through my observation, this message is clearly demonstrated through the main

character Mr Fogg. This can be depicted when_______________2_______________
Apart from that, ____________________3___________________. Finally,
_____________________________4_____________________.

In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy reading the novel.

(d) EVENT

1. Reason 1
2. Reason 2
3. Reason 3

I choose Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. The event that I think is
important in this novel is Mr Fogg wins the wager of 20,000 and marries Aouda.

I like this event for a few reasons. First and foremost, I like it because
____________1____________. He gets the money and marries the woman he loves.
Secondly,._______________2_________________ If he loses the money , he will
become a poor man. Finally,
______________________3___________________________. I believe they will be
happy together.

In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy reading the novel.

(e) ENDING

1. Reason 1
2. Reason 2
3. Reason 3

I choose Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. I like the ending of this
novel, Mr Fogg wins the wager of 20,000 and marries Aouda.

I like this ending for a few reasons. First and foremost, I like it because
_____________2__________. He gets the money and marries the woman he loves.
Secondly, ___________________3____________________. If he loses the money , he
will become a poor man. Finally,_________________________4___________________.
I believe they will be happy together.

In a nutshell, I have learnt a lot from the novel and I really enjoy reading the novel.