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.
Police detective found murdered in own house – Henry, Grade 9 IB
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.
A Letter from Freud – Alan, Grade 11 IB
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.
Religion’s Wicked Twin – Tina, Grade 11
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.
In the Absence of Bureaucracy – Annie, Grade 11
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 …
The Adverse Effects of Gender Expectations – Ali, Grade 10
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. …
Beliefs – Vagus Truman, Grade 10
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.
A Worthy Performance – William, Grade 10
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.