Lesson 39:
Literary Essay Writing
1. Write a literary essay.
i) This is an assessment task.
ii) Consult the rubric for marking guidelines.
iii) Provide a word count at the end of the essay.
POWERPOINT: LITERARY ESSAY GUIDELINES
2. Plan your essay:
i) This plan must provide an indication of how you will structure your essay.
ii) Your plan must be submitted with your essay.
Write an essay of 200 words on the following topic:
The row of houses affectionately known as ‘Buckingham Palace’ was home to a variety of interesting characters.
Discuss the importance and impact of the following characters on life in District Six:
Mary
Zoot
Mr Katzen
Write an essay of 250 words on the following topic:
The novel does not only tell the tale of apartheid and racism, and the story of thousands of people who were forced out of their homes
due to the colour of their skin. More importantly, it tells the story of compassion, community, and hope.
Discuss.
Write an essay of 300 words on the following topic:
” District Six is an island, … an island in a sea of apartheid.” Zoot
Critically evaluate this statement.