P.T.F.E said:
what do u think on 'On the jellicoe Road' as a related text for belonging and if so does anyone have any ideas how to get started and the concepts on this novel.
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http://www.theblurb.com.au/Issue70/JellicoeRoad.htm It sounds fine. Watch out for the cliche issues. But it's usually the language that becomes cliche (e.g. when writing essays avoid explicit reference to teen angst and puberty, or if you do, do so in an interesting fashion).
Getting started. Read the novel. Read it a second time with post it notes. Write down any key examples, techniques etc that strike you as you read.
Read a variety summaries/responses if you are unsure (e.g. website above). It sounds to me that the main concept of belonging is "belonging to a school community and the responsiblities which result". Maybe try to go with belonging to the school but being alienated due to differences.