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W19_Research Paper:
How to write a thesis
statement
Lesson 1 – 2
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Final Exam: Research Paper – Lord
of the flies
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What is it?
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Essay on one of the themes we have looked at in class, or another
theme you are particularly drawn to
An analysis of how the themes are presented in the novel – not
merely a book report!
Example:
 How Does William Golding present the Theme of Death in Lord
of the Flies?
 How Does William Golding use Symbolism to present the
Theme of Death in Lord of the Flies?
Post-writing Reflection: A reflection on the process of producing
the essay, and how you believe the theme can be related to the
real world
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Research Paper - Requirements
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Word Count:
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Essay 750 – 1000 words
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Reflection 250 – 300 Words
Format:
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MLA
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Works Cited Page
Sources:
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At least 3 quotes from the novel
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At least 1 external source (Sparknotes, Shmoop, etc. do not count,
and their use will be penalised)
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Reminder
Submit your topic for the your final
research paper.
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Research Paper - Deadlines
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Deadlines
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Topic Selection: Friday 19th July, 19:00 Beijing Time
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Outline Due: Friday 26th June, 19:00 Beijing Time
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Final Draft Due: Friday 3rd July, 19:00 Beijing Time
Policy on late submissions:
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If your essay is up to 24 hours late:
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Your score will be capped at 60%
If your essay is more than 24 hours late:
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Your essay will not be marked, and you will receive a 0.
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Lesson Objective
 To
understand the nuances of writing a
thesis statement
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practice writing a thesis statement
identify features of a good introduction
for literary essay
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Why is Thesis Statement important?
The thesis statement is one of the most important parts of your
paper. Think of it as the foundation of a house — if your
foundation is weak and poorly constructed, what do you think
happens to the house?
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Let’s Practice (15 minutes)
Work in groups and write a thesis statement in response to the
following questions from Lord of the Flies:
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How does William Golding present the theme of death in
Lord of the flies?
2)
How does William Golding present savagery in Lord of the
flies?
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Introduction Sample
Man's relationship with death from the hour of his birth and his
inherent concern for himself above others are themes often
used in literary works to depict mankind's mental, spiritual,
and social weaknesses. Death is a prominent motif in William
Golding's Lord of the Flies and specific events throughout the
novel are important in the development of the story and in
expressing the tragedy that ultimately results from
manifestations of evil in mankind. The demises of the
mulberry-marked boy, the sow, Simon, Piggy, and the
attempted murder of Ralph are among the most important
events used by Golding as catalysts in the expansion of the
plot. Golding presents man’s relationship with death as an
inherent concern through use of symbolism, point of view
and characterisation in the novel.