Compose skeleton structures to one of the following questions. This will include:
Introduction – hypothesis, scope
Paragraph 1 – topic
Paragraph 2 – topic
Paragraph 3 – topic
Conclusion
Write a 500 word (minimum) analytical expository essay addressing one of the following statements or quotes. Your response should provide a critical analysis of the statement/quote using evidence from the text “Lost Property” by James Moloney.
1. “Like many Australian families, Josh’s family is a group of individuals held together by fragile relationships.”
OR
2. “Moloney explores the theme of transition in his award winning novel ‘Lost Property’. The author focuses on the journey from boyhood to manhood and the self-discovery that this involves.”
OR
3. “James Moloney’s novel for young adults, “Lost Property” tackles not only the question of spiritual faith but also what happens when it is lost.”
Introductions
Write an introductory paragraph based on the questions above. Your introduction must include:
General opening sentence
Hypothesis (thesis)
Scope (three areas you will cover in your three paragraphs
“Like many Australian families, Josh’s family is a group of individuals held together by fragile relationships.”
Structure:
Introduction:
Yes, relationships are fragile but not permanently so and they are not just a group of individuals. Scope: address positive family representations of Tambling’s past family life and Michael’s own family, address current situation with Michael’s absence, not multiple issues, being the root of tension and final coming together being the result that Michael and Mr Tambling had planned and all had hoped for.
Para 1 – address positive family representations of Tambling’s past family life and Michael’s own family,
Para 2 – address current situation with Michael’s absence, not multiple issues, being the root of tension, not multiple issues, dysfunctional behaviour.
Para 3 – final coming together being the