Mahtab S Story
Question b. How does Mahtab’s Story talk about Overcoming Obstacle?
Use quotes, ideas (references) from Mahtab’s Story.
INTRODUCTION
I1. Overcoming Obstacles shows a journey of where an individual is facing serious difficulties in life, and then finds ways to overcome their personal trials. (Thesis/Main idea)
I2. Mahtab’s Story, a novel by one of Australia’s best-loved children’s authors - Libby Gleeson, is inspired by true events through the main character Mahtab and her family’s experiences of Overcoming Obstacles. (Introducing your texts)
I3. Mahtab’s Story explores Overcoming Obstacles through the character’s events, such as (1) Mahtab being responsible in taking care and protecting her younger siblings, (2) accepting their loss of belongings in order for Mahtab’s family to travel to Australia and (3) being open to Australia’s culture in their life. (Arguments)
BODY
(FIRST)
Point= Example= Technique: Explanation=
Overcoming Obstacles:
Overcoming Obstacles shows a journey of where an individual is facing serious difficulties in life, and then finds ways to overcome their personal trials. (Thesis)
Mahtab being responsible in taking care and protecting her younger siblings
1. Topic Sentence: In Mahtab’s Story, the main character has the expectation of taking care and protecting her younger sibling which she
Mahtab is a young girl who has two younger siblings, named Farhad and Soroya. It is her task to make sure that they are safe and entertain them. This is a large responsibility and expectation for a 12 years old girl. ‘Mahtab cuddled her and said, ‘dad would never let anything bad happened to you’. This is an example of direct speech where Mahtab lives up to her expectation as an older sibling by providing care and protection for her sister.
2. Link back to Introduction / essay question.
3. of leaving their loved ones and friends behind
4. Mahtab’s family were afraid of the Taliban and had fear in their country. They left in secret marking the
Use quotes, ideas (references) from Mahtab’s Story.
INTRODUCTION
I1. Overcoming Obstacles shows a journey of where an individual is facing serious difficulties in life, and then finds ways to overcome their personal trials. (Thesis/Main idea)
I2. Mahtab’s Story, a novel by one of Australia’s best-loved children’s authors - Libby Gleeson, is inspired by true events through the main character Mahtab and her family’s experiences of Overcoming Obstacles. (Introducing your texts)
I3. Mahtab’s Story explores Overcoming Obstacles through the character’s events, such as (1) Mahtab being responsible in taking care and protecting her younger siblings, (2) accepting their loss of belongings in order for Mahtab’s family to travel to Australia and (3) being open to Australia’s culture in their life. (Arguments)
BODY
(FIRST)
Point= Example= Technique: Explanation=
Overcoming Obstacles:
Overcoming Obstacles shows a journey of where an individual is facing serious difficulties in life, and then finds ways to overcome their personal trials. (Thesis)
Mahtab being responsible in taking care and protecting her younger siblings
1. Topic Sentence: In Mahtab’s Story, the main character has the expectation of taking care and protecting her younger sibling which she
Mahtab is a young girl who has two younger siblings, named Farhad and Soroya. It is her task to make sure that they are safe and entertain them. This is a large responsibility and expectation for a 12 years old girl. ‘Mahtab cuddled her and said, ‘dad would never let anything bad happened to you’. This is an example of direct speech where Mahtab lives up to her expectation as an older sibling by providing care and protection for her sister.
2. Link back to Introduction / essay question.
3. of leaving their loved ones and friends behind
4. Mahtab’s family were afraid of the Taliban and had fear in their country. They left in secret marking the