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Year 7 Analytical Essay THESIS – big idea of the whole essay.

Victor, Villain or Victim?

Planning: Abel (my character) is a Victor.

PARAGRAPH 1 - 1st reason PARAGRAPH 3 – 3rd reason

nd
PARAGRAPH 2 – 2 reason
Abel is a Victor because he is connected to Abel is a Victor because doesn't care about
longboat bay. Abel is a Victor because he is determined. money just his family.

PARAGRAPH 1: Evidence PARAGRAPH 2: Evidence PARAGRAPH 3: Evidence

Quote & page number: Quote & page number: Quote & page number:

"Home throbbed in him like a "He knew that when the time came, he "Mum, I don't care about money. And I
headache" (51) wouldn't just do nothing. He couldn't do love the fishing and growing stuff...This is
nothing." (67) my life. I never want to leave." (70)
"This is my place. This is where I
belong."

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Introduction
Part 1: Statement about novel’s plot and
themes includes title, author and year
published ( 2-3 sentences)

Part 2: Clearly states your thesis / point ……………………. (your character) is a…..
of view

Thesis statement(1 sentence)

Part 3: Topics (arguments) that will be This is because….

discussed in the essay (Your three topics
in the order they will be presented in
your essay)

(1-2 sentences)

** REMEMBER to use formal language, cohesive devices, present tense, modifiers/evaluative language
(e.g. undoubtedly, unequivocally, clearly) and subject-related vocabulary (e.g. aesthetic devices, themes,
figurative language, protagonist, antagonist, characterisation, etc) throughout your essay. Check as you
go.**

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Paragraph 1 – Point 1
Topic Sentence – 1 main point ……………………. (your character) is a…….because……

Evidence 1 – Support your point

using quotes and facts.

Explanation and evaluation 1 –

Explain your point

Evidence 2 – Support your point

using quotes and facts.

Explanation and evaluation 2 –

Explain your point

Link – restate main point and

preview the next paragraph

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Body 2 – Point 2
Topic Sentence – 1 main point ……………………. (your character) is a…….because……

Evidence 1 – Support your point

using quotes and facts.

Explanation and evaluation 1 –

Explain your point

Evidence 2 – Support your point

using quotes and facts.

Explanation and evaluation 2 –

Explain your point

Link – restate main point and

preview the next paragraph

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Body 3 – Point 3
Topic Sentence – 1 main point ……………………. (your character) is a…….because……

Evidence 1 – Support your point

using quotes and facts.

Explanation and evaluation 1 –

Explain your point

Evidence 2 – Support your point

using quotes and facts.

Explanation and evaluation 2 –

Explain your point

Link – restate main point and

preview the next paragraph

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Conclusion
Part 1: Restates your point of view

Part 2: Presents three sentences

summarising the main ideas that support
your point of view.

Part 3: Finish with an interesting

statement. Could connect to the greater
world.

You’re almost there!!

Next steps:

1. Give this draft to your teacher and get some feedback. Draft due: Thursday 24 August (Week 7)
2. Start typing up your good copy.
3. Make changes based on the feedback your teacher gave you.
4. Final due: Thurs 7/9 (Week 9) on Turnitin and emailed to teacher.