Category: <span>Literary Essays</span>

Avoiding Dictatorship – Ali, Grade 10

This literary essay is written by one of my grade 10 students. He has presented a very enlightening thesis statement, stating the steps that people can take in order to avoid falling prey to dictators. He has critically analyzed George Orwell’s 1984, providing support for his arguments.  He has included very clear quotes from the novel and provided accurate explanations and conclusions. 

The Means to Reconcile – Tina, Grade 9

This literary essay is written by one of my grade 9 students. She has stated a very clear thesis about the role of restorative justice in rehabilitating young offenders. She has included very clear quotes from the novel and provided accurate explanations and conclusions. Her analysis clearly shows that through developing a sense of responsibility and accountability as well as a feeling of compassion and empathy, young offenders can reconcile with their victims. She makes a connection to the real world when she states how community-based sentences have reduced the rate of recidivism among young perpetrators.