Quarantine to the Slaughter – Venessa, Grade 8
The parody, which is based on the short story “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl, is written by one of my grade 8 students.
A Magical Place – Katy, Grade 6
A Magical Place Shimmering lakes of slippery ice Greets the skates’ scarring slice. Hills decorated in summit white Watch the kids sleigh into the night. In the dazzling auroras of the Northern light, Snowy owls in pines take flight. Evergreens draped in robes of snow, Their big branches hanging heavy …
Tipping the Iceberg – Tina, Grade 12
Tipping the Iceberg The id, ego, and superego are the three elements of Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory, which Freud developed in order to analyze and understand the behaviour of a patient through the relationship and conflict between the conscious and subconscious mind. Through the lens of psychoanalysis, readers are also …
Giraffe disturbing residents after owner dies – Jeremy, Grade 7
This news report, written by one of my grade 7 students, is based on the short story “The Giraffe.” The news report has a relevant title and starts off well with a lead that clearly and concisely reveals the 5 W’s. It uses quotes accurately to add reliability as well as liveliness to the news report. Finally, the news report is accurately based on the events, setting, and characters in the story.
A Greener Home – Alex, Grade 8
This persuasive essay is written by one of my grade 8 students. He is trying to galvanize peole to save the earth. He has successfully applied the rhetorical appeals to persuade the readers. The rhetorical devices, the vivid imagery, the literary devices, and the occasional first and second person perspectives have made it all an engaging speech.
The Grip of Obsession – Venessa, Grade 8
This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 8 students. The essay is based on the short story “The Necklace” by Guy De Maupassant. The writer has appropriately pointed out the theme of the story. She has provided enough supporting details to support the theme.
The Jump-at-the-Sight-of-a-Mouse Era – Alice, Grade 7
This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 7 students. The essay is based on the short story “The Dinner Party” by Mona Gardner. The writer has appropriately pointed out the theme of the story. She has provided enough supporting details to support the theme.
Independence: A Right or a Privilege? – Ethan, Grade 10 IB
Independence: A Right or a Privilege? Modern society strives to grant everyone equal opportunities, regardless of their race, class, or sex. However, the beliefs embedded in traditional society are significantly different from the notion of equality that is promoted nowadays. For instance, merely a century ago, a family comprising a …
Summary of “Autumntime” – Edward, Grade 5
This summary is written by one of my grade 5 students. He has clearly introduced the story and included all the major details and characters very concisely.
Layers of Themes
There are four levels of themes, and if you are aiming for the 90s, you need to get as close as you can to a level 4 theme in your literary essays. Level 1 – topics are written for themes: Regret Regret is not a theme; it is a topic. A …