Theme statements are a critical building block to writing the VR and the LE essay in ELA 30-2. Use this lesson to guide you through the process.
What is your opinion of the idea that courage is an important quality? from January 2009
What is your opinion of the idea that the environment impacts how we view ourselves and others? from June 2006
1. Your thesis needs to have two parts: Part One addresses the character in relation to the essay topic and Part Two states the consequence/result of this. Ask yourself ‘What happens to the character because of this…?’
2. Choose one character from your chosen text to discuss PER BODY PARAGRAPH (2 or 3).
3. You need to discuss the character at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of the story chronologically. You must address the ending as it’s the most important part of a story. You should also address the climax.
Essay writing can be intimidating. If blank white space gets to you, this template may help.
Make a Google Docs copy to practice with here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rAKanxF9ses-UbxoNOeHsqH52AOtDQxxkzZ75VhVRO0/copy
Fill out the template with the title above and submit it to the Diploma: Formative Dropbox.