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Sample Annotated Paragraphs

Below you can find copies of the annotated paragraphs from today’s class.

Paragraph 1:

Paragraph 2:

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More Practice Essay Questions

Here are two more practice essay questions. The first topic we planned/discussed in class today. The second topic we will look at next class.

  • “It is faith, not reason, which is most important to Pi’s survival.” Discuss. 
  • “Without imagination, life loses its meaning.” Discuss in relation to Life of Pi.

Remember that there are many essay topics available in earlier posts, including in the materials found in the first post on Life of Pi.

 

 

Quotations: Preparing for the Essay

You can find quotations from Life of Pi in this document:

Find quotations/evidence that can be used to discuss the following ideas:

  • Belief, Faith and Religion
  • Reason and Logic
  • Storytelling and Stories
  • Survival

 

 

Life of Pi Assessment Task

The assessment task will take place periods 1 and 2 on Wednesday 3 September.

Below are the instructions for the assessment task (i.e. this is what appears on the task sheet):

  • Unit 2 Outcome 1 – Reading and Responding
  •  “On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify and discuss key aspects of a set text, and to construct a response in written form.”
  • You must select one of the following topics and produce a written text response to the topic.
  • You may use a dictionary but are not allowed to use a thesaurus (or integrated dictionary/ thesaurus).
  • This assessment must be undertaken under exam conditions, without notes.
  • You have a double period to complete this assessment task.

 

Your homework is to thoroughly revise Life of Pi and the text response essay format in preparation for the upcoming assessment task.

This will include:

  • Revise class work and class notes;
  • Finding and learning useful quotes/evidence that can be used as evidence in an essay on Life of Pi (see earlier in this post for some useful materials);
  • Planning and completing practice essays, with a strong focus on ensuring clear arguments, neatly integrated quotes and a strong structure.