To Kill A Mockingbird Text Response Argument Analysis

When writing a discussion response we begin by stating our position on the issue then consider both sides of the argument within the body of the essay. We must give reasons and examples for adopting the point of view on the topic.
A standard format for completing a text response essay follows this procedure.
Introduction: should restate the name of the text and what the topic is asking and the way that you will answer the question. You may be asked to give a reasoned point of view on the topic. Give a brief statement about your point of view.
Body: this includes several organised paragraphs, (four or five) discussing main ideas that support your response to the question. It should contain detailed reference to the text through use of
quotes and examples.
Conclusion: Doesn’t introduce new ideas. Sums up your position on the question synthesising your arguments/ideas
Follow the T.E.E.L.
format to help structure your essay:
T. for Topic Sentence, E. for Example, E. for explanation, L. link to the topic sent. & the question.
TOPIC SENTENCE: begin with a topic sentence that focuses on a key idea you have formed in response to the question.
Some key ideas you can explore on this question are explored as topic sentences below.
1. The responses to the death of Tom Robinson from Atticus differs greatly to most of the citizens of Maycomb.
2. The economical and cultural status of Maycomb makes it extremely difficult for individuals to display open acts of heroism.
3. The attitude of the Maycomb citizens towards African Americans reveal unjustified acts of racial intolerance.
Task: essay plan.
Take one idea and form a topic sentence for the start of your body paragraph 1.
EXAMPLE: Then give an example from the text.
Here are 3 examples that you could use.
1. Tom Robinson just ran like a mad man, he was shot 17 times.
2. Mayella was never going to be able to display just how heroic she could have been.
3. A mob from Old Sarum was gathering in response to Tom Robinson being moved to the Maycomb County CourtHouse.

Remember to include quotes or examples from the story to support each
idea.
“That it was typical of a nigger just to run”
“She had the temerity to kiss a black man”
“Every little mob in every Southern town is made up of people you know”

EXPLANATION: Next explain the example and how it applies to the topic in question.
LINK: what you stated in your topic sentence back to the question.
Whilst Mayella had the opportunity to pardon and save Tom Robinson, there was no possibility for her to fulfil this opportunity. So as her actions and testimony seem unjustified, the general Maycomb community displayed intolerance in their actions towards African Americans but also to other members of their society struck by poverty or status.

Topic Sent. - Example - Explanation – Link
T.S.

Example:

Explanation:

Link:

Continue T.E.E.L. till you are ready to make your conclusion.

CONCLUSION: go back to the topic and review what you have said in forming your response or answer.
In TKAM many people show racist attitudes towards the negroes and this seems to have no moral justification in many cases where there is interaction with white people.
African Americans are not treated as equals in any situation, even in the courts where men are supposed to be equal. In fact intolerance in Maycomb is not just reserved for the negroes but also to those who don’t quite fit the Maycomb mould. In some cases, possible heroes are defeated due to the circumstances in which they have been thrown into. Mayella Ewell is the perfect example, where she is the victim of an injust and insular society. Despite this, Harper Lee does show the reader that heroes can come in many forms and can appear in many different ways. Atticus’ heroism to fight for Tom Robinson is overtly obvious as is Boo Radley’s rescue of the children. These examples enable the author to give the reader hope and to see that change is worth fighting
for.
Write your own conclusion.