ELA Easy Memorization

Thesis Statement

Through the recurring motif of the tree, Anderson reveals how it mirrors Melinda's internal transformation from a lifeless person to a vibrant, complex one.

Hook

The journey to rediscovering oneself after a traumatic experience can be expressed through art, which articulates complex emotions.

Topic Sentence (1)

In the beginning, Melinda struggles to draw lively trees, mirroring her state of being after the trauma, feeling “dead” and broken.

Topic Sentence (2)

Subsequently, Melinda begins to illustrate trees vibrantly. Both she and the trees evolve, as she realizes flaws make people human.

Topic Sentence (3)

Eventually, Melinda is pleased with her illustrations of living trees with imperfections as she learns to accept her past.

Thesis Statement (2) - Conclusion

Throughout Speak, the tree motif reveals her story, becoming vibrant and full of life, reflecting her experiences and the scars she carries.

Real Word Connection

Others may go through trauma, which fundamentally changes them. For some, art becomes a way to put pieces of themselves back together.

Concluding sentence

Anderson’s story exemplifies how art can represent a transformation.