We had a test on chapters 1 to 9 today.
Choose one of the thesis statements below and write a (300 word min.) literary paragraph.
1. John is a product of his environment; his insolent attidtude protects him against an adult world he does not respect, in the novel, The Pigman, by Paul Zindel.
Or
2. Lorraine is a product of her environment; her lack of confidence and defiant behaviours directly reflect her mother's negative influences.
Write this paragraph as well as you can. Use your notes, your novel, your charts.
If you do not do well on this paragraph, it is probably time to invest in a tutor and/or come in for extra help sessions because we have been practicing this style of writing now for six weeks. This is your fourth literar yparagraph. You've done two on the story, "The Father," and one on the story, "Penny in the Dust".
I'm looking for your ability to prove your thesis with evidence from the text, use your literary must-haves, integrate quotations well and cite properly. I'm also looking for your ability to use transition statements and to conclude well.
To get a 5 or 6, you must also have insight into your character based on your reading.
To plan, start with a chart:
on the what side--BRAINSTORM-- all of the parents' negative behaviours (actions and words)
on the so what side -- BRAINSTORM-- how your character reacts or is affected by these harsh realities
Also,
read chapter 10 and post it note three key passages.
Vocabulary test Friday--be sure to study.
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