Lesson 20:
Literary Essay Writing
1. Learners to write a literary essay.
i) This is an assessment task.
ii) Learners to consult the rubric for marking guidelines.
iii) A word count must be provided at the end of the essay.
POWERPOINT: LITERARY ESSAY SKILLS
2. The essay must be planned:
i) The plan must provide an indication of the structure of the essay.
ii) The plan should be submitted with the essay.
Learners’ task:
1. Write an essay of 200-250 words on the topic below.
Ishmael Beah and his companions are just children who are forced to grow up, due to situations over which they have no control. Their innocence is slowly eradicated with each experience.
Discuss the validity of this statement by referring to 3 of Beah’s experiences.
Learners’ task:
1. Write an essay of 300-350 words on:
Although Ishmael Beah is separated from his family early in the novel, it is the teachings and the wisdom of his family members, including his grandparents, that keep him alive. Discuss the impact Ishmael Beah’s past has on his survival.