Name: _______________________________________________ Date:_______________________________________

Stay Where You Are and Then Leave

Essay Prompt

For this paper, please select a character from the novel, Stay Where You Are and Then Leave.

Character Selected: ___________________________________________________________

Now, select one of the statements below that most interest you! Please circle it.

Wisdom comes with age and experience.

Children should never have adult responsibilities.

Girls have to work harder than boys to be taken seriously.

Parents should protect their children from bad news.

Being a good family member sometimes means doing things you dont want to do.

Its okay to eavesdrop on peoples conversations if you think they are lying to you.

Not fighting for your country is an act of cowardice.

In a time of war, it is a safety measure to be suspicious of foreigners.

Emotional scars can be just as bad as physical scars.

Your Task: Part I

As you read the remainder of the novel, pay close attention to evidence (details) from the
novel that proves whether the character you selected would agree or disagree with the
statement you selected.

Evidence/details to take note of:

Dialogue Personification
Characters actions Tone
Characters thoughts Mood
Direct or indirect characterization Style
Imagery Point of view
Simile Diction
Metaphor Repetition
Hyperbole Foreshadowing
 Table to Organize Your Evidence:

In the left hand column, write quotes from the novel that support your argument. Be sure
to include the page number you found the quote on!

In the right hand column, explain why this quote connects to your argument.

You will be turning this in so be sure to write neatly, include page numbers, and express
your thoughts clearly! I will also be checking weekly to make sure you are using this table.

Quotes from the novel, page number Connection to your argument

Name: _______________________________________________ Date:_______________________________________

Your Task: Part 2

Write an essay:
1. In which you argue whether the character you selected agrees or disagrees with the
statement you selected. Support this argument using an example from the text.
(Hint: look to your table you used to take notes).
2. Then, compare your characters experience with your own life experiences. Do you
agree or disagree with the statement you selected? Why? Select one event from your
life that illustrates whether you agree or disagree with the statement you selected.

This essay must be 4 paragraphs and consist of an introduction, 2 body paragraphs, and a
conclusion.

Essays may be typed and turned in on Google Classroom or handwritten. If essays are
typed, please use Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1 inch margins. If you choose to
handwrite, please make sure your handwriting is readable!