Lesson 19:
Literary Essay Techniques
Discussion
TASK
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
Discussion
TASK
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.
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.
GRADE 10
Write an essay of 300-350 words on the following topic:
Things Fall Apart is more than just the story of a single individual. Discuss.
GRADE 11
Write an essay of 350-400 words on the following topic:
Okonkwo establishes himself as a successful member of his tribe through his rigid observance of the customs and traditions of his society. Yet it is the very same devotion to his tribe that finally destroys him. Discuss.