Essay Planning Sheet

Write your prompt and circle the key words
What is the purpose of this essay?
Topic Sentence 1:Topic sentence must be a statement that uses key words/synonyms and addresses the topic.
Example 1:What is an example of this in the novel? Moment? Event? Chapter?
Quote 1 x 2:Find two of the best quotes to infuse into your discussion
Metalanguage 1. What literary device has the author used to convey these ideas?
Topic Sentence 2:
Example 2:
Quote 2 x 2:
Metalanguage 2.
Topic Sentence 3:
Example 3:
Quote 3 x 2:
Metalanguage 3.
Topic Sentence 4. Is there an alternative way of looking at this topic?
Example 4.
Quote 4 x 2:
Metalanguage 4.
Essay Structure
Introduction
-Introduce text, author and context
-Write your contention – address the topic
-Define your terms – exactly what are you referring to?
-Preview your discussion – key points / -Remember to include metalanguage
-Remember to include Historical context
Body
Topic Sentence 1
-Explain
-Example 1 and quote 1 x 2
-Explain
-Metalanguage example
-Link to contention
Topic Sentence 2
-Explain
-Example 2 and quote 2 x 2
-Explain
-Metalanguage example
-Link to contention
Topic Sentence 3
-Explain
-Example 3 and quote 3 x 2
-Explain
-Metalanguage example
-Link to contention
Topic Sentence 4 (Alternative perspective)
-Explain
-Example 4 and quote 4 x 2
-Explain
-Metalanguage example
-Link to contention / -Remember to include metalanguage
-Remember to include Historical, social or cultural context details
Conclusion
-Reword your contention in an evaluative way
-Explain what the points have enabled you to understand
-Concluding sentence of philosophical reflection (Statement) / -DO not simply sum up
-Your conclusion needs to evaluate and make a final statement