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T = Topic Sentence. The first sentence, which outlines the topic of the paragraph. Example topic sentence: By the end of the novel Charlie has undergone a number of experiences which help to teach him that friendship is one of the most important things needed to grow up and cope with becoming a man in a difficult world.
E = Examples / Evidence (from the novel). This could be a reference to an event that occurs and which helps you to explain your point or it could be a quotation from the book.
A good body paragraph will have at least one quotation PLUS two other examples to support the key idea in the paragraph.
E = Explanation : For each piece of evidence you provide, you need to explain how your evidence is RELEVANT to your argument and to the essay TOPIC. A good way to start your explanation might be: “This evidence demonstrates that…..(insert a link to what it helps tell us about what Charlie learns about becoming a man from his experiences ie/ how it’s relevant to the topic)”
L = Linking sentence. The last sentence of your body paragraph must summarise what the paragraph is about and how it helps prove (or links to) your contention. Example of a linking sentence: This shows that Charlie learns a great deal about friendship and its role in becoming a more mature person.
The Runner by Robert Newton
ESSAY TOPIC:
‘…it was as if they took my childhood away with them’. What does Charlie learn about growing up and becoming a man and how does he learn it? (400 words minimum)
DUE DATE: To be completed by Friday 20 June.
WHAT TO SUBMIT: the plan (below) completed and your essay typed.
STEP ONE: BRAINSTORMING THE TOPIC
Use this section to brainstorm ideas on the topic
1: Identify the key words in the topic
Example of key words. “childhood” “learn” and “growing up”
2. Write a list of things that are learnt in the novel by Charlie and how he learns these things.
3. Select 3 or 4 important lessons which Charlie learns about growing up. These will
E = Examples / Evidence (from the novel). This could be a reference to an event that occurs and which helps you to explain your point or it could be a quotation from the book.
A good body paragraph will have at least one quotation PLUS two other examples to support the key idea in the paragraph.
E = Explanation : For each piece of evidence you provide, you need to explain how your evidence is RELEVANT to your argument and to the essay TOPIC. A good way to start your explanation might be: “This evidence demonstrates that…..(insert a link to what it helps tell us about what Charlie learns about becoming a man from his experiences ie/ how it’s relevant to the topic)”
L = Linking sentence. The last sentence of your body paragraph must summarise what the paragraph is about and how it helps prove (or links to) your contention. Example of a linking sentence: This shows that Charlie learns a great deal about friendship and its role in becoming a more mature person.
The Runner by Robert Newton
ESSAY TOPIC:
‘…it was as if they took my childhood away with them’. What does Charlie learn about growing up and becoming a man and how does he learn it? (400 words minimum)
DUE DATE: To be completed by Friday 20 June.
WHAT TO SUBMIT: the plan (below) completed and your essay typed.
STEP ONE: BRAINSTORMING THE TOPIC
Use this section to brainstorm ideas on the topic
1: Identify the key words in the topic
Example of key words. “childhood” “learn” and “growing up”
2. Write a list of things that are learnt in the novel by Charlie and how he learns these things.
3. Select 3 or 4 important lessons which Charlie learns about growing up. These will