ESSAY STRUCTURES

SLAB APPROACH - Intro - Body 1. Set text 2. Related text 3. Related text 2 4. Related or set text - Summary SLAB WITH HOOK - Intro - Body 1. Set text. Last sentence ties in with: 2. Related text. Last sentence ties in with: 3. Related text 2. Last sentence ties in with: 4. Related text or set text. - Summary COMBINATION (800-900 words) - Introduction - Body 1. Set text 2. Set text with related text 3. Related text 2 with set text 4. Related text 1 with related text 2 - Summary INTEGRATION (1000-1200 words) - Introduction - Body 1. Set text with related text 2. Set text with related text 2 3. Related text 1 and 2 with set text - Summary 1. Point/thesis statement introduce idea 2. Elaboration explain how idea is explored in both texts similar/different? Lead into set text. 3. Example of technique from set text, quotation and effect linked to idea of making choices. (2-3 sentences.) nd 4. Link to 2 text and explain how it fits thesis. (1-2 sentences.) nd 5. Example of technique from 2 text, quotation and effect linked to idea of making choices. 6. Link whole idea back to thesis statement and set question. PETQ [POINT, EXAMPLE, TECHNIQUE, QUOTES] POINT This is your point about making choices. Try to use the key question words in either the first or second sentence of the body paragraph to make it clear you are answering the given question. ELABORATE Write a supporting sentence that elaborates on your first sentence so you move from the general to the specific and clarify how your point is relevant to the set question and idea expressed in thesis statement. (Could be two if it is a complex idea). EXAMPLE OF TECHNIQUE Refer to the technique, use an example from the set text that proves or supports your point. Remember not to recount, but analyse the effect of the techniques in terms of the point you are attempting to make. Do not begin a sentence with when or you are set ting up your sentence structure to recount plot/events rather than analyse. Instead, put the technique first which forces you to discuss the effect. QUOTATION Use a quotation from the set text that actually demonstrates the technique described above, and relates to making choices and your thesis idea. To pack in more depth and detail you can also then add another technique and quotation that extends and develops your idea. TIE IN Tie in/link back to original question, thesis statement using the key question words.