Question

I have to write an essay on second hand lion about an important idea in the film and why it is a worthwhile idea in the film.

I want to do the importance of the past because of the flash backs do you think this is the right idea and if so what should my 3 paragraphs be about

Answer 1

First of all, you need to decide what you want to say about why the past is important -- to the characters in the film and to us in everyday life.

Then make sure you follow the writing process:

1. <u>Prewriting</u>: Brainstorm, research, plan, outline, thesis statement

2. <u>Writing</u>: Write first draft by starting with section II of your outline; write the introduction <b>after</b> the body of the paper is written; write the conclusion last.

3. <u>Polishing</u>: Revise, concentrating first on the body of the paper, then the intro, then the concl (revision = making sure ideas are logical and sequential and support your thesis); proofread (spelling, grammar, usage, etc.)

Do you have a thesis yet? Have you done your brainstorming (and maybe research) yet? Have you written an outline?

http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html#org
from http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/

http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
Click on Step by Step for the writing process.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Check in the Essay & Research Paper Level.

Answer 2

My 3 ideas for it is, by the past Walter was given something to believe in. From the past Walter could understand the different characteristic for the 2 uncles and the past helped Walter understand the relationship between the 2 uncles.

But I am confused with what the teacher means by worthwhile in the film