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How-To-Write a Narrative
Narrative Posters
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How to Write a Literary Essay about Character
The Literary Essay about a character from a book or story is the same as the Argumentative Essay about a character except an Argumentative Essay includes the concept of the counterclaim and reaffirmation, where as the Literary Essay is solely about the character without a desire to prove another's argument incorrect.
Writing an essay on the setting for The Giver
The setting is a literary element that includes the historical moment in time and geographic location in which a story takes place and helps initiate the main backdrop and mood for a story. Elements of the setting may include culture, historical period, geography, and hour and to some degree may even be a character of sorts as we see in The Giver where little characteristics are revealed to illustrate a complex entity.
An easy formula for success but not super original
I. Introductory Paragraph
A. Hook the reader
B. Include the title of the book and the author
C. Use the terms "utopia" and/or "distopia" to describe the setting
D. Include a couple of sentences on the community itself
E. Describe why your ideas are important in describing the setting
F. Finish this paragraph with the main idea of your essay.
1. These are the three main points you want to raise in your essay that describe the setting
a. Perhaps those qualities might be "sameness," no individuality, and no music in the community
II. Body Paragraph(s)
With regards to the body of the essay, the three separate topics in your main idea would be better separated into three
individual paragraphs, but for the sake of this essay you are permitted to keep all three together in one paragraph.. You
should also decide which of the descriptions in your essay on the setting is the strongest or best, and finish with that one.
A. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the last setting topic in your main idea..
1. You will give evidence from the text to support that quality describing the setting
2. You will explain that evidence to me. In other words, how in your mind does this evidence help explain that
quality of the setting.
B. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the next setting topic in your main idea..
1. You will give evidence from the text to support that quality describing the setting
2. You will explain that evidence to me. In other words, how in your mind does this evidence help explain that
quality of the setting.
C. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the best setting topic in your main idea..
1. You will give evidence from the text to support that quality describing the setting
2. You will explain that evidence to me. In other words, how in your mind does this evidence help explain that
quality of the setting.
III. Conclusion Paragraph
A. Restate the main idea from the Introductory paragraph, but in another way.
1. You wrote that you would write about these three qualities of the setting, and when you restate it you are
basically saying, " I did what I said I would do."
B. Leave the reader with a final epiphany or realization about how the setting that is unique and expresses your "VOICE."
An easy formula for success but not super original
I. Introductory Paragraph
A. Hook the reader
B. Include the title of the book and the author
C. Use the terms "utopia" and/or "distopia" to describe the setting
D. Include a couple of sentences on the community itself
E. Describe why your ideas are important in describing the setting
F. Finish this paragraph with the main idea of your essay.
1. These are the three main points you want to raise in your essay that describe the setting
a. Perhaps those qualities might be "sameness," no individuality, and no music in the community
II. Body Paragraph(s)
With regards to the body of the essay, the three separate topics in your main idea would be better separated into three
individual paragraphs, but for the sake of this essay you are permitted to keep all three together in one paragraph.. You
should also decide which of the descriptions in your essay on the setting is the strongest or best, and finish with that one.
A. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the last setting topic in your main idea..
1. You will give evidence from the text to support that quality describing the setting
2. You will explain that evidence to me. In other words, how in your mind does this evidence help explain that
quality of the setting.
B. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the next setting topic in your main idea..
1. You will give evidence from the text to support that quality describing the setting
2. You will explain that evidence to me. In other words, how in your mind does this evidence help explain that
quality of the setting.
C. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the best setting topic in your main idea..
1. You will give evidence from the text to support that quality describing the setting
2. You will explain that evidence to me. In other words, how in your mind does this evidence help explain that
quality of the setting.
III. Conclusion Paragraph
A. Restate the main idea from the Introductory paragraph, but in another way.
1. You wrote that you would write about these three qualities of the setting, and when you restate it you are
basically saying, " I did what I said I would do."
B. Leave the reader with a final epiphany or realization about how the setting that is unique and expresses your "VOICE."
WRITING AN ESSAY ON THE MAIN CHARCTER
Writing an essay on the theme
The theme is the central, underlying, and controlling idea or insight of a work of literature. It is the idea the writer wishes to convey about the subject; the writer's view of the world or a revelation about human nature. The theme is the essence of literature. It elevates a story from just the revealing of facts to a full integration of why the author has chosen to write this book. The theme is the important message a writer wants to convey in the context of a story he or she feels needs to be shared.
an easy formula for success but not the most original
I. Introductory Paragraph
A. Hook the reader
B. Include the title of the book and the author
C. Include a couple of sentences about what you have learned from the book
D. Write out what your theme is for the book
E. Write your main idea of the essay, which will have your three reasons why the theme is what it is
II. Body Paragraph: Reason #1
A. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the last reason stated in your main idea
1. You will list your best evidence from the text in a couple of sentences
2. You will then explain that evidence to me by reflecting on the importance of this reason to you
III. Body Paragraph: Reason #2
A. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the next reason stated in your main idea
1. You will list your best evidence from the text in a couple of sentences
2. You will then explain that evidence to me by reflecting on the importance of this reason to you
IV. Body Paragraph: Reason #3
A. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the best reason stated in your main idea
1. You will list your best evidence from the text in a couple of sentences
2. You will then explain that evidence to me by reflecting on the importance of this reason to you
V. Conclusion Paragraph
A. Restate the main idea, which is restate the theme and the three reasons, but do it differently than the
way you did it in the Introductory Paragraph
B. (OPTIONAL, but a good idea if the teacher is asking for it. Some teachers don't want any personal
information in a literary essay, but I like it in a conclusion because it demonstrates a synthesis of the
information from the book and the stuff going on in your head)
C. Leave the reader with a final epiphany or realization about the theme that is unique and expresses your
"VOICE."
an easy formula for success but not the most original
I. Introductory Paragraph
A. Hook the reader
B. Include the title of the book and the author
C. Include a couple of sentences about what you have learned from the book
D. Write out what your theme is for the book
E. Write your main idea of the essay, which will have your three reasons why the theme is what it is
II. Body Paragraph: Reason #1
A. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the last reason stated in your main idea
1. You will list your best evidence from the text in a couple of sentences
2. You will then explain that evidence to me by reflecting on the importance of this reason to you
III. Body Paragraph: Reason #2
A. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the next reason stated in your main idea
1. You will list your best evidence from the text in a couple of sentences
2. You will then explain that evidence to me by reflecting on the importance of this reason to you
IV. Body Paragraph: Reason #3
A. You will transition into this paragraph by addressing the best reason stated in your main idea
1. You will list your best evidence from the text in a couple of sentences
2. You will then explain that evidence to me by reflecting on the importance of this reason to you
V. Conclusion Paragraph
A. Restate the main idea, which is restate the theme and the three reasons, but do it differently than the
way you did it in the Introductory Paragraph
B. (OPTIONAL, but a good idea if the teacher is asking for it. Some teachers don't want any personal
information in a literary essay, but I like it in a conclusion because it demonstrates a synthesis of the
information from the book and the stuff going on in your head)
C. Leave the reader with a final epiphany or realization about the theme that is unique and expresses your
"VOICE."
The Research Essay
1) Make a clear thesis statement. This is what your whole essay is about.
2) Analyze your historical figure, which means take your complex historical figure and break them down into smaller pieces to examine. Most of you have chosen a historical figure that was very influential in their respective civilizations, so analyze political motives, power struggles, belief systems. For instance if you are researching Julius Caesar, you may want to focus on his role as tribune, or being a general, or simply his popularity with the people of Rome. Like wise if you have chosen a religious figure, you may want to focus how their belief system revolutionized thought within the civilization.
3) Use evidence to support your thoughts and opinions and be very "choosey" with the evidence you decide on.
4) Have your essay on the historical figure follow a chronological order.
5) Examine a primary source of your historical figure. The better the source you choose the better the evidence.
6) Use multiple print and online sources as your evidence.
A) Choose wisely. You should know that Wikipedia is not considered an ideal source, but it is a good first step
B) Keep track of print and online sources as they will be used for the bibliography
7) Know your audience and who you are writing the essay for
8) Have a strong conclusion that is developed and thoroughly shows the synthesis of this new information.
9) Revise your first draft after several people have given you input on how to improve the draft
10) Proofread and edit for spelling and grammar issues.
2) Analyze your historical figure, which means take your complex historical figure and break them down into smaller pieces to examine. Most of you have chosen a historical figure that was very influential in their respective civilizations, so analyze political motives, power struggles, belief systems. For instance if you are researching Julius Caesar, you may want to focus on his role as tribune, or being a general, or simply his popularity with the people of Rome. Like wise if you have chosen a religious figure, you may want to focus how their belief system revolutionized thought within the civilization.
3) Use evidence to support your thoughts and opinions and be very "choosey" with the evidence you decide on.
4) Have your essay on the historical figure follow a chronological order.
5) Examine a primary source of your historical figure. The better the source you choose the better the evidence.
6) Use multiple print and online sources as your evidence.
A) Choose wisely. You should know that Wikipedia is not considered an ideal source, but it is a good first step
B) Keep track of print and online sources as they will be used for the bibliography
7) Know your audience and who you are writing the essay for
8) Have a strong conclusion that is developed and thoroughly shows the synthesis of this new information.
9) Revise your first draft after several people have given you input on how to improve the draft
10) Proofread and edit for spelling and grammar issues.
Writing Science Fiction
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Science Fiction is an important part of the literary genre. Of course lots of the genre, movies especially, are filled with fluff pieces that are ridiculous and of high interest at the same time. But one of the most important aspects of science fiction, is its value in the commentary of social issues as well as its reflection on social justice policies around the world. Authors, and film makers, have been able to voice their concerns through the genre and thus reaching a much broader audience receptive to the message. In some cases these literary masterpieces have become icons.
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How-To Write Science Fiction
