1. Unit One Essay

2. Directions Please choose from one of the following topics.
Once you have chosen your topic, please write a sentence about that topic.
Please brainstorm a list of ideas that might support your sentence.
Then, please choose ONE and write one-paragraph (imagine that it is a body paragraph in a larger work).
The two pieces of support that you use should be from each novel.
Use textual evidence from BOTH novels: A Lesson Before Dying and The Catcher in the Rye.

3. Possible Theme Choices
Maturity
Humanity
Adversity
Perception
Heroism
Given the imperfections of life, overcoming adversity is necessary to maturity.