Mahtab Story Essay Structure
Essay writing:
How does your core text explore the concept of overcoming obstacles? Discuss in reference to your core text.
Essay structure:
Introduction:
* You must address the question directly * Use the key words or synonyms for the key words in your introduction * Introduce your thesis-the key points that you will elaborate upon and substantiate in your body Example:
The novel, Mahtab’s story, by Libby Gleeson, focuses on the many horrific obstacles that the protagonist, Mahtab, and her family face their homeland of Afghanistan as well as the obstacles they face when they flee from Afghanistan in search of a safe and secure home. Some of the hardships they face include: the constant fear and insecurity they experience as a result of living under Taliban rule, the sense of dislocation and alienation they experience as a result of leaving behind loved ones, their possessions, and their culture and the way of life to go to an unknown or unfamiliar place, and the grave uncertainty and insecurity they feel about their futures and loved ones. Despite the enormity of these immense hardships however, Mahtab and her family members, are able to overcome them because they remain resilient and indomitable. Remaining focused on their goal, thinking positively, finding strength in each other and familiar family customs or habits, such as praying, singing, telling soties and counting, are some of the coping mechanisms that Mahtab and her family use which enables them to remain indomitable in the face of her troubles.
Body:
Paragraph structure:
Topics sentence- this should contain the controlling idea of the paragraph
Developing sentences – refer to examples in the text to illustrate the idea
Support your coments with evidence (quotes)
Intergrate discussion of techniques- use the three set approach
Explain how Mahtab and family overcome the
How does your core text explore the concept of overcoming obstacles? Discuss in reference to your core text.
Essay structure:
Introduction:
* You must address the question directly * Use the key words or synonyms for the key words in your introduction * Introduce your thesis-the key points that you will elaborate upon and substantiate in your body Example:
The novel, Mahtab’s story, by Libby Gleeson, focuses on the many horrific obstacles that the protagonist, Mahtab, and her family face their homeland of Afghanistan as well as the obstacles they face when they flee from Afghanistan in search of a safe and secure home. Some of the hardships they face include: the constant fear and insecurity they experience as a result of living under Taliban rule, the sense of dislocation and alienation they experience as a result of leaving behind loved ones, their possessions, and their culture and the way of life to go to an unknown or unfamiliar place, and the grave uncertainty and insecurity they feel about their futures and loved ones. Despite the enormity of these immense hardships however, Mahtab and her family members, are able to overcome them because they remain resilient and indomitable. Remaining focused on their goal, thinking positively, finding strength in each other and familiar family customs or habits, such as praying, singing, telling soties and counting, are some of the coping mechanisms that Mahtab and her family use which enables them to remain indomitable in the face of her troubles.
Body:
Paragraph structure:
Topics sentence- this should contain the controlling idea of the paragraph
Developing sentences – refer to examples in the text to illustrate the idea
Support your coments with evidence (quotes)
Intergrate discussion of techniques- use the three set approach
Explain how Mahtab and family overcome the