Single Text Essay Structure

 

Single Text Essay Structure

The Single Text essay is essentially an exposition.

Structure                                                                          

Language Features

Introduction

 

·        Identify the text and author

·        Make the question clear

·        Make clear your argument in response to the question. Be sure to include words from the question.

·        Identify the 3-4 discussion points you will use to explain and defend your argument

Present tense

 

Third Person

 

Focus on nouns and verbs

 

Sequenced discussion e.g.

 

  • Then
  • Having established characters
  • Most effectively
  • Finally

 

Explanation connectives e.g.

·         Because

·         The effect of the author’s use of the metaphor is

·         As a result

·         This is effective because

 

Technical Language e.g.

 

·         Imagery

·         Characterization

·         Narrative structure

·         Dialogue

·         Camera angles

Middle

 

·        3-4 paragraphs

·        Structure of paragraphs – topic sentence, one point employing key words of question and argument

·        Use evidence from the text to defend and explain the point you are making. Be explicit about naming techniques, give specific examples and explain their effects on your understanding.

·        Summary sentence (no hanging quotes)

Conclusion

 

·        Summary of main points

·        Evaluate – explain the argument

·        Contextualize – what have you learnt about people and the world from the characters, novel, author

 

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