1A - Essay/Paragraph structure

 


Structure for the Anthology/Unseen Essay

Introduction:

*Start by introducing text A (unseen). Say what genre it is, what its main purpose is and who its main audience is.

*Make a statement about what you would expect from the genre.

*Then, using comparative language…

*Introduce text B (anthology text). Genre, purpose, audience.

*Comment on genre..

*Anything interesting about context that you can remember too….

 

Writing your paragraphs:

Remember VOICE!!!!! (You can use other words for voice, like tone, but you MUST make sure that your analysis always comes back to VOICE in some way.)

*Write a comparative topic sentence that brings both of the texts together by pointing out some sort of interesting similarity or opposition. (Find about 4 of these and you’re fine) (In terms of what you can compare: Similar voices, similar techniques, similar contexts, similar points of view OR interestingly opposing voices/techniques/contexts).

*Analyse Text A using evidence, unpacking and terms – linking back to VOICE

*Analyse Text B using evidence, unpacking and terms – linking back to VOICE

*Make sure you have discussed the EFFECT on the READER or AUDIENCE, and make sure you have used COMPARATIVE LANGUAGE when talking about the two.

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