ESSAY STRUCTURE FOR RELATED TEXTS EXAM

2 RELATED TEXTS STRUCUTRE (3 body paragraphs)

Introduction:
Thesis – no texts, never give reasons, (no you, me I, we, us)
Context Sentence
Argument 1
Argument 2
Argument 3
Conclusion -> transition, flow nicely

Paragraph 1: 220 Words

TEXT 1
- 4/5 techniques
Analysis: back up your argument with textual proof (*Explain any evidence you give!)
Topic Sentence
Context Sentence
Discovery
Departure
- Evidence
- Technique
Significant Experiences
- Evidence
- Technique
Revelation/Epiphany
- Evidence
- Technique
Transformation
- Evidence
- Technique
Concluding Sentence

Paragraph 2: 220 words

TEXT 2
Repeat exactly like Body 1
NO LINKING: THE LINK IS DISCOVERY

Paragraph 3:
First 110 words on Text 1 but with a DIFFERENT idea
- 2 quotes
- 2 techniques
Then us ‘contrastingly’ or ‘on a similar note’ for Text 2
- 110 words
- 2 quotes
- 2 techniques
-
Conclusion: As per scaffold
- Do not summarise the essay
- Can link to thesis
- Last moment to challenge the reader
- Introductory sentence
o Significance of texts in addressing the question
- Ultimate purpose of the composer and its effect on responders
o WHY?
- Effectiveness of techniques and impact on responder
- Final statement
- BE PASSIONATE ABOUT DISCOVERY!