Novel Study and Essay Writing

(Animal Farm by George Orwell, or To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee)
Essay Question(s):
1. What is George Orwell telling us about freedom and equality in the novel Animal Farm?
2. What is Harper Lee telling us about freedom and equality in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?
Criteria

Analysis
Critically evaluates the social,
moral and ethical positions
represented in the text.
Text Structure
Creates texts that use cohesive
devices to signpost ideas, makes
connections and builds semantic
associations between ideas.
Sentence Structure and Grammar
Creates texts that use the
structures of sentences and
clauses to support and enhance
meaning.
Spelling
Spells unusual and technical words
accurately.
Vocabulary
Refines vocabulary choices to
discriminate between shades of
meaning.
Punctuation
Students self-select, and negotiate
a goal for punctuation based on
their writing pathway feedback.
Student Reflection:

Teacher Comments:

Yes! You are

doing this!

Nearly there,
but needs to
be more
consistent.

Sometimes.
You are on
the right
track.

You need to
ask for some
clarification
on how to do
this.