🎤 Planned Response
You have 10 minutes to prepare your response after watching the video clip. Your Planned Response should be well-structured, personal, and relevant to the stimulus. Think of it like telling a friend your honest take on what you just watched!
Your 10-Minute Preparation Plan
Watch the video (2 min)
Focus on the main issue, key arguments, and any statistics or examples shown.
Jot key ideas (2 min)
Write 3-4 bullet points about the topic. Note your initial reaction and opinion.
Structure your response (3 min)
Opening statement → Main point 1 → Main point 2 → Personal example → Conclusion.
Practice aloud (3 min)
Say your response quietly to yourself. Time it — aim for 2-3 minutes. Adjust if too long or short.
Opening
15-20 secondsState your main idea clearly. Reference the video clip briefly to show engagement with the stimulus. Address the question directly.
First Main Point
30-40 secondsPresent your strongest argument or observation. Support it with a specific example from the video, personal experience, or Singapore context. Explain why this point matters.
Second Main Point
30-40 secondsIntroduce a complementary or contrasting idea to show depth of thinking. Use evidence or examples to develop this point. Connect it back to the central question.
Third Main Point (Optional)
20-30 secondsIf time allows, add a third point that broadens the discussion. This could be a wider societal implication, an alternative perspective, or a forward-looking insight.
Conclusion
15-20 secondsSummarise your key ideas briefly. End with a strong closing statement that leaves a lasting impression. Avoid introducing new ideas here.
✅ Strong Openers
- ✓ The video clip highlights an important issue regarding...
- ✓ Having watched the video, I feel strongly that...
- ✓ The clip presents a compelling picture of..., and I would like to share my thoughts on this.
- ✓ What struck me most about the video was..., which I believe reflects...
- ✓ The video raises a thought-provoking question about...
- ✓ In my view, the central issue shown in the clip is...
- ✓ The video effectively illustrates how... affects our daily lives in Singapore.
- ✓ After watching the clip, I am of the opinion that...
✅ Strong Closers
- ✓ In conclusion, I believe that... is essential for Singapore's future.
- ✓ Ultimately, it comes down to finding the right balance between... and...
- ✓ Moving forward, I hope that more Singaporeans will...
- ✓ To sum up, while there are challenges, I remain optimistic that...
- ✓ In the final analysis, this issue requires collective effort from all segments of society.
- ✓ I would like to end by emphasising that every one of us has a role to play in...
- ✓ All things considered, the path forward lies in...
- ✓ As a young Singaporean, I believe we can contribute by...
During Preparation
Use your 10 minutes wisely: spend 2 minutes understanding the video, 5 minutes planning your response (jot key points), and 3 minutes practising mentally. Don't write out a full script -- use bullet points!
The 10-Minute Goldmine
You get 10 minutes of preparation time -- that's huge! Use it wisely: 3 min to watch and note key ideas, 4 min to structure your response (Point → Elaborate → Example), 3 min to practise saying it out loud. Don't memorise word-for-word -- the examiner can tell!
During your 10-minute preparation, should you write out your full response word-for-word?