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10: conclusions

a sample:

thesis:

In All Quiet On the Western Front, human nature is portrayed as animal-like and indifferent to others.

conclusion:

Remarque presents a pessimistic view of human nature, but there are other ways of seeing the basic nature of individuals. While the novel argues that the nature of humanity exposed in war is the ‘true’ nature and the civilized nature is just a façade, others might say that human behaviour is purely social and reflects the context in which it occurs. In this view, no one set of behaviours is ‘truer’ or reflective of a core human nature than any other: they are all just different actions. Indeed, it is possible to say that there is no such thing as human nature at all, just a series of blundering acts based on the situations in which we find ourselves.

7: Oliver Twist paragraphs assignment

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The assignment is here.

Download a paragraph planning sheet.

Look at a list of transitions.

what is the question?
What quality is important in a person and why?
your topic sentence:
In Oliver Twist, having a sense of humor is important because it helps people deal with the unfairness of life.
key words from topic sentence to be used in explanation of examples
humor	unfairness
transition
for example
example 1
Dodger is always funny: funny words, teases Charlie, etc. (pg. #)
explanation of example 1
Dodger shows humor. He is mistreated by Fagin but responds with humor and we like him as a character.
transition
Another example
example 2
Grimwig is funny (examples will be funny stuff he says)
explanation of example 2
Grimwig believes Oliver is bad because people usually are; deals with pessimism with humor
wrap-up if needed
the world in the play is tough, and is best dealt with through humor

what is the question?
Why is it important to have a sense of humor in the real world?
your topic sentence:
In the real world, a sense of humor helps a person deal with difficult situations.
key words from topic sentence to be used in explanation of examples

transition

example 1
Students who have a mean teacher make jokes about it
explanation of example 1

transition

example 2
movie
explanation of example 2

wrap-up if needed

Discussion questions for chapters 1-7 and chapters 8-12.

Some visual notes on chapters 13-18:

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Here is a sample I wrote few years ago. Look at the style rather than the content.

If you want me to look at a draft of your statement, drop by. In early November I will set a specific date on which you can bring a draft as well.