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"Analyse how" means you must address the ways that Silvey develops or conveys something in the text. Characterisationthe ways that characters are constructed and presented in the texts. Conflict Specific events language usedhow the characters used language and how Silvey uses language to describe things. Conclusionrestate main points, use key words, make a broader comment on the wider relevance of your point to the text as a whole / society.
"Analyse how" means you must address the ways that Silvey develops or conveys something in the text. Characterisationthe ways that characters are constructed and presented in the texts. Conflict Specific events language usedhow the characters used language and how Silvey uses language to describe things. Conclusionrestate main points, use key words, make a broader comment on the wider relevance of your point to the text as a whole / society.
"Analyse how" means you must address the ways that Silvey develops or conveys something in the text. Characterisationthe ways that characters are constructed and presented in the texts. Conflict Specific events language usedhow the characters used language and how Silvey uses language to describe things. Conclusionrestate main points, use key words, make a broader comment on the wider relevance of your point to the text as a whole / society.
What sort of impact something has How something is developed How something changes throughout the text How something has been used for a purpose.
Questions
Analyse how means you must address the
ways that Silvey develops or conveys something in the text. You should be aiming to discuss things like; Characterisation- the ways that characters are constructed and presented in the texts. Conflict Specific events Language used- how the characters used language and how Silvey uses language to describe things. Setting
What kinds of Questions?
What sorts of essay questions should you
focus on for this text?
Character- Relationships, Development, Important
Setting Conflict Themes/Ideas
Consider what you would write about for each of
these options
Structure Reminder
Introduction- Use key words from the essay question,
introduce text, author, your main points. Should also include a 1 sentence description of what the text is about. At least 3 body paragraphs- These must follow a clear structure, with topic sentences that use key words, specific evidence from the text, detailed explanation and a link to purpose and the relevance of your point to the text as a whole/society. Conclusion- restate main points, use key words, make a broader comment on the wider relevance of the content of your essay and Silveys overall purpose.
Introductions
What does a good introduction do?
Introduces the text and author giving context if important. Gives a brief, description of the text- what is it about? Identifies the argument that will be made in response to the question using key words. Outlines/identifies the main points which will be discussed in the essay. Should be about 3 sentences long.
Paragraph Structure
What does a good body paragraph look like?
A topic sentence. This should introduce the main idea that will be discussed in the paragraph. It should contain key words from the question. Evidence from the text to support the idea being discussed. You should be including quotes and aiming for at least two specific examples per paragraph. Explanation of the evidence- you need to describe how your evidence supports the point you have made in your topic sentence. This shows We can see Concluding with comments which link to the authors purpose and the wider relevance of the point you have just made, as well as back to the question.
Conclusions
What is a conclusion for? What should it do?
Summarises the argument made in the essay by: Restates the main argument. Restates the main points. Final sentence should comment on the wider relevance/significance of the text/what you have discussed in your essay.
What should a conclusion not be exactly the
same as? This is also a good place to comment on the wider significance of the text to society and the lives of NZ teenagers.
Conventions of Essay Writing
The first time you refer to the author/director you
use their full name. Thereafter you refer to them by their LAST NAME only. Refer to the reader and the viewer as opposed to I- it makes your writing sound more sophisticated. Avoid using contractions- did not instead of didnt etc. Always use correct terminology- especially for film techniques. Integrate your quotes.
Practise Task
As a class we are going to plan an essay on
Jasper Jones. Once we have planned the essay we will write the introduction and the first body paragraph together. You will complete the essay (2 paragraphs + conclusion) Your completed essay is due: Monday 16th March (Week 8)
Practise Task
Analyse how cruel or kind behaviour
was used to show one or more ideas in the written text(s). Note: Ideas may refer to character, theme, or setting.
Answer The Questions Below Explaining How The Characters Identified Help Us To Understand Key Ideas in The Novel. Your Answers Should Refer To Character Attitude, Actions, Reactions and Interactions