This news report, written by one of my grade 9 IB students, is based on the short story “Lamb to The Slaughter.” The news report has a catchy 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.
This creative piece is written by one of my grade 11 IB students. In his letter, the student has used Freudian psychoanalysis to analyze the characters in Marjane Satrapi’s Memoir, Persepolis. Using psychoanalysis, he shows whether or not the characters’ decisions could finally resolve the conflict between the id and the superego.
This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 11 students. The essay is based on the novel Boo by Patrick Waddington. The writer has appropriately pointed out the theme of the story. She has provided enough supporting details, including some textual elements, to support the theme.
This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 11 students. The essay is based on the short story “The Street that Got Mislaid” by Patrick Waddington. The writer has appropriately pointed out the theme of the story. She has provided enough supporting details, including some textual elements, to …
This literary analysis is written by one of my grade 10 students. The essay is based on Mrs. Sommers in Kate Chopin’s “A Pair of Silk Stockings.” Having read about Kate Chopin, the writer has been able to delve deep into the story and find the theme of the story. …
This literary essay is written by one of my grade 10 students. In his essay, he shows a thorough understanding of why Starr, the main character, feels the need to rise against the injustices that she witnesses in society. He also makes relevant connections to the points raised and ends the essay with a valid so-what statement.
This personal narrative is written by one of my grade 10 students. He has vividly described the setting as well as his emotions, helping readers better imagine the challenge. He has also used a number of literary devices, such as simile and imagery, to help readers imagine the events in the story. Even though he does not directly state his thesis, his message is aptly summed up in the last few words of the narrative.
This literary essay is written by one of my grade 12 students. He has presented a very enlightening thesis statement, stating the three of the biggest flaws of our society. He has critically analyzed Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, extracting some of the most important messages that the author has tried to convey in her novel. He has included very clear quotes from the novel and provided accurate explanations and conclusions
This short story is written by one of my grade 9 students. The short story conveys the theme that greed may blind one’s morality and cause hardships. The writer’s suspenseful style throughout the story makes it very difficult for readers to guess the climax and the resolution, keeping them on edge right until the last part. Also, the description and imagery help depict the setting and characterize the main character effectively.
