‘Living near volcanoes has more disadvantages than advantages.

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How far do you agree with this statement?
Give examples to support your answer.

Advantages Disadvantages

Thesis Statement
Write 1-2 sentences outlining
the focus of your response.
You must directly answer the
question by using key words
and be specific.
COPY & PASTE 50% of the
question.

Body Paragraph 1
Point Sentence
Outline the focus of the
paragraph. Use key words that
link to the question.

Explanation
Explain the effect of the
example provided.

Example
Provide an example from the
text to prove your point.

Linking Statement
Tie back to the question by
reinforcing the focus of the
paragraph.
Body Paragraph 2
Point Sentence
Outline the focus of the
paragraph. Use key words that
link to the question e.g.
specifying the techniques you
will discuss and the key
concept you will link them to.

Example
Provide an example from the
text to prove your idea. You
need to use metalanguage
and give a direct quote if
applicable.

Explanation
Explain the effect of the
example provided. Be clear,
detailed and specfiic.
Consider the question.

Linking Statement
Tie back to the question by
reinforcing the focus of the
paragraph.

Evaluation/Conclusion

Evaluation
 ‘“Tsunamis are the greatest danger of an earthquake.”
How far do you agree with this statement? Support your answers
with examples.

Threat of Tsunami Threat of Earthquake

Thesis Statement
Write 1-2 sentences outlining
the focus of your response.
You must directly answer the
question by using key words
and be specific.
COPY & PASTE 50% of the
question.

Body Paragraph 1
Point Sentence
Outline the focus of the
paragraph. Use key words that
link to the question.

Explanation
Explain the effect of the
example provided.

Example
Provide an example from the
text to prove your point.

Linking Statement
Tie back to the question by
reinforcing the focus of the
paragraph.
Body Paragraph 2
Point Sentence
Outline the focus of the
paragraph. Use key words that
link to the question e.g.
specifying the techniques you
will discuss and the key
concept you will link them to.

Example
Provide an example from the
text to prove your idea. You
need to use metalanguage
and give a direct quote if
applicable.

Explanation
Explain the effect of the
example provided. Be clear,
detailed and specfiic.
Consider the question.

Linking Statement
Tie back to the question by
reinforcing the focus of the
paragraph.

Evaluation/Conclusion

Evaluation
 ‘Immediate post-earthquake responses are more crucial than
long-term measures.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
Support your answer using evidence.

Short Term Response Long Term Response

Thesis Statement
Write 1-2 sentences outlining
the focus of your response.
You must directly answer the
question by using key words
and be specific.
COPY & PASTE 50% of the
question.

Body Paragraph 1
Point Sentence
Outline the focus of the
paragraph. Use key words that
link to the question.

Explanation
Explain the effect of the
example provided.

Example
Provide an example from the
text to prove your point.

Linking Statement
Tie back to the question by
reinforcing the focus of the
paragraph.
Body Paragraph 2
Point Sentence
Outline the focus of the
paragraph. Use key words that
link to the question e.g.
specifying the techniques you
will discuss and the key
concept you will link them to.

Example
Provide an example from the
text to prove your idea. You
need to use metalanguage
and give a direct quote if
applicable.

Explanation
Explain the effect of the
example provided. Be clear,
detailed and specfiic.
Consider the question.

Linking Statement
Tie back to the question by
reinforcing the focus of the
paragraph.

Evaluation/Conclusion

Evaluation
 ‘Use of the earthquake monitoring and warning systems is the most
effective way to reduce the extent of damage cause by earthquakes.’
How far do you agree with this statement? Support your answer using
evidence you have studied.

Strategies to prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis

Thesis Statement
Write 1-2 sentences outlining
the focus of your response.
You must directly answer the
question by using key words
and be specific.
COPY & PASTE 50% of the
question.

Body Paragraph 1
Point Sentence
Outline the focus of the
paragraph. Use key words that
link to the question.

Explanation
Explain the effect of the
example provided.

Example
Provide an example from the
text to prove your point.

Linking Statement
Tie back to the question by
reinforcing the focus of the
paragraph.
Body Paragraph 2
Point Sentence
Outline the focus of the
paragraph. Use key words that
link to the question e.g.
specifying the techniques you
will discuss and the key
concept you will link them to.

Example
Provide an example from the
text to prove your idea. You
need to use metalanguage
and give a direct quote if
applicable.

Explanation
Explain the effect of the
example provided. Be clear,
detailed and specfiic.
Consider the question.

Linking Statement
Tie back to the question by
reinforcing the focus of the
paragraph.

Evaluation/Conclusion

Evaluation