Sample Essay Questions from an Exam given to Middle School students - Year 8/9.

SECTION 2 - ESSAY

Suggested working time is 50 minutes 20 marks

ANSWER ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TWO QUESTIONS IN THE ANSWER BOOKLET PROVIDED

1. "Texts, of all kinds, have many things to teach us about life and people ."

Discuss this statement with reference to ONE NOVEL and ONE OTHER TEXT

( novel, poem, play or film ) studied this semester.

OR

2. " Often, a significant event or events can change a character’s life forever. "

Discuss this statement with reference to THREE different characters studied this semester. You must refer to ONE NOVEL and ONE OTHER TEXT

( novel, poem, play or film ) studied.