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Nothing But the Truth by Avi Due Date______ Name __________________________________
Standard: Literary Response and Analysis
Part I: Choose one of the essay questions below. Write an essay showing your deeper understanding of the text, its themes and its characters. **Essay must be typed, 12 point font, one inch margins, double-spaced.
1. Write a multiple paragraph essay in which you discuss the pros and cons of the media’s (radio, television, newspapers) role in this book. Refer to specific examples from the text to support your claims. Connect your discussion to the positive and negative influences of media in today’s society.
2. Communication between parents and their children, between students themselves, and certainly between Philip and his peers seems to be dysfunctional. Write a multiple paragraph essay in which you discuss the theme of communication (or miscommunication) in this book. Refer to specific examples from the text to support your claims.
3. In the novel, there is mention that Philip’s First Amendment rights are being violated. Write a multiple paragraph essay addressing whether or not Philip Malloy’s rights or anyone else’s rights are being violated. Refer to specific examples from the text to support your claims.
Outline for writing:
A. Introduction: Attention Catcher (quote, statement, question) Brief Summary of story (as it pertains to your essay choice) Thesis Statement (your claim; what you are trying to prove in your essay)
B. Body (2-3-paragraphs): Topic Sentence Examples and reasons to support your thesis statement Concluding Sentence
C. Conclusion: Restate (reword) your thesis statement End with final thoughts, ideas, commentary
Checklist for writing:
Develop a clear thesis related to the writing task
Organize your writing with a strong introduction, body and conclusion
Support claims with direct or indirect examples (If you include direct quotes, put them
Standard: Literary Response and Analysis
Part I: Choose one of the essay questions below. Write an essay showing your deeper understanding of the text, its themes and its characters. **Essay must be typed, 12 point font, one inch margins, double-spaced.
1. Write a multiple paragraph essay in which you discuss the pros and cons of the media’s (radio, television, newspapers) role in this book. Refer to specific examples from the text to support your claims. Connect your discussion to the positive and negative influences of media in today’s society.
2. Communication between parents and their children, between students themselves, and certainly between Philip and his peers seems to be dysfunctional. Write a multiple paragraph essay in which you discuss the theme of communication (or miscommunication) in this book. Refer to specific examples from the text to support your claims.
3. In the novel, there is mention that Philip’s First Amendment rights are being violated. Write a multiple paragraph essay addressing whether or not Philip Malloy’s rights or anyone else’s rights are being violated. Refer to specific examples from the text to support your claims.
Outline for writing:
A. Introduction: Attention Catcher (quote, statement, question) Brief Summary of story (as it pertains to your essay choice) Thesis Statement (your claim; what you are trying to prove in your essay)
B. Body (2-3-paragraphs): Topic Sentence Examples and reasons to support your thesis statement Concluding Sentence
C. Conclusion: Restate (reword) your thesis statement End with final thoughts, ideas, commentary
Checklist for writing:
Develop a clear thesis related to the writing task
Organize your writing with a strong introduction, body and conclusion
Support claims with direct or indirect examples (If you include direct quotes, put them