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MODELS FOR BELONGING ESSAYS
 * INTRODUCTION
 * 1) Rephrase the question and indicate your general response.
 * 2) State your thesis with respect to belonging that responds to the question.
 * 3) Give some general details as to how each of your three texts exemplify this thesis ||
 * BODY ONE – TEXT ONE
 * 1) Point – this may be a few sentences long. It will use key words or synonyms from the question and detail how this ONE text relates to the question and your thesis. It will mention specific characters and scenes, identifying them as the ones who experience belonging(or not) and why. It is important that you personalise the thesis statement
 * 2) Repetitive use of ETA, where you cite evidence that proves how your character explores this thesis statement.
 * 3) Link to the next text – summarise similarities and differences to show that you are making connections between them. ||
 * BODY TWO – TEXT TWO
 * 1) Point – this may be a few sentences long. It will use key words or synonyms from the question and detail how this ONE text relates to the question and your thesis. It will mention specific characters and scenes, identifying them as the ones who experience belonging(or not) and why. It is important that you personalise the thesis statement
 * 2) Repetitive use of ETA, where you cite evidence that proves how your character explores this thesis statement.
 * 3) Make sure that you make connections when making ETAs to the last paragraph, as then you can suggest how the characters are similar or different in their experience of belonging.
 * 4) Link to the next text – summarise similarities and differences to show that you are making connections between them. ||
 * BODY THREE – TEXT THREE
 * 1) Point – this may be a few sentences long. It will use key words or synonyms from the question and detail how this ONE text relates to the question and your thesis. It will mention specific characters and scenes, identifying them as the ones who experience belonging(or not) and why. It is important that you personalise the thesis statement
 * 2) Repetitive use of ETA, where you cite evidence that proves how your character explores this thesis statement.
 * 3) Make sure that you make connections when making ETAs to the last two paragraphs, as then you can suggest how the characters are similar or different in their experience of belonging.
 * 4) Link to the next text – summarise similarities and differences to show that you are making connections between them. ||
 * CONCLUSION
 * 1) Return to your thesis and summarise.
 * 2) Choose the character or text that best exemplifies your thesis and then explain why it does so. ||


 * INTRODUCTION
 * 1) Rephrase the question and indicate your general response.
 * 2) State your thesis with respect to belonging that responds to the question.
 * 3) Give some general details as to how each of your three texts exemplify this thesis ||
 * BODY 1
 * 1) Connect at least two texts by an idea that is related to the thesis and identify it clearly in the first one to two sentences.
 * 2) Looking at text 1, give ETAs that are related to the main point of this paragraph.
 * 3) Make connections to text 2, showing how the character that is similar to the one in text 1 is so using numerous ETAs.
 * 4) Looking at text 2, give ETAs that are related to the main point of this paragraph.
 * 5) Link back to your thesis and to the next paragraph. ||
 * BODY 2
 * 1) Connect at least two texts by an idea that is related to the thesis and identify it clearly in the first one to two sentences.
 * 2) Looking at text 1/2/3, give ETAs that are related to the main point of this paragraph.
 * 3) Make connections to text 2, showing how the character that is similar to the one in text 1 is so using numerous ETAs.
 * 4) Looking at text 1/2/3, give ETAs that are related to the main point of this paragraph.
 * 5) Link back to your thesis and to the next paragraph. ||
 * BODY 3
 * 1) Connect at least two texts by an idea that is related to the thesis and identify it clearly in the first one to two sentences.
 * 2) Looking at text 1/2/3, give ETAs that are related to the main point of this paragraph.
 * 3) Make connections to text 2, showing how the character that is similar to the one in text 1 is so using numerous ETAs.
 * 4) Looking at text 1/2/3, give ETAs that are related to the main point of this paragraph.
 * 5) Link back to your thesis and to the next paragraph. ||
 * CONCLUSION
 * 1) Return to your thesis and summarise.
 * 2) Choose the character or text that best exemplifies your thesis and then explain why it does so.

1.Belonging relies on both conformity and individuality. What is your view? Compose a persuasive response with reference to the prescribed text and 2 other related texts of your own choosing. 2. Belonging to a certain entity is the result of a particular identity. Discuss. 3. “Belonging can be self-fulfilling and self-destructive.” Explore the relevance of this statement with close reference to the texts you have studied. 4. 'The need to belong marks us as human, and it is through such connections that we are lead to a greater sense of fulfilment'. To what extent do you agree with this statement after having studied the concept of Belonging? In your answer refer to your prescribed text and at least TWO texts of your own choosing. 5. "Our desire to belong is universal, but expresses itself in different ways." In your response you must refer to your core text and two related texts. 6. "Belonging is imposed from without rather than within.” Discuss. 7. In our quest to belong we will experience both opportunities and disappointments. Is this your observation in the texts you studied? 8. Belonging is a struggle. Discuss this statement to reference to the prescribed text and at least 2 texts of your choosing. 9. Our desire to belong is universal, but expresses itself in different ways. You must evaluate which one out of your core text and two prescribed texts best explores this idea. 10. The need to belong marks us a human and it is such connection that lead to fulfilment. To what extent do you agree with this statement after having studied the concept of Belonging? In your answer refer to your prescribed text and at least TWO texts of your own choosing. ||
 * Example Belonging Essay Questions **