Unit 4.3 - Politics - Ex 3.13+3.14 topic sentence

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Unit 4.3

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Exercise 3.13+3.14

Central question

How do I write a topic sentence in an analytical essay (paper 1)? 

Elements of a good topic sentence

Topic sentence 

[The author] uses [aspect] to [purpose] (effect on audience)

Make sure it also answers your thesis statement!

Paragraph structure

How do you open and close a paragraph?

P271+272 Peel structure and sample

3.13 write

Write one paragraph exploring the use of pronouns. Make sure you have a good topic sentence, incorporate your quotes and keep a focus on purpose and the effect on the audience. 

Thesis statement: "His use of language, especially his use of anaphora, tricolon and pronouns, is typical of speech writing and helps him achieve his purpose of getting people to vote for his New Democrats party"

Pronouns - Use of pronouns to include and exlude people, as well as using direct address.

3.13 Compare and add

Get together with two other students who have written a paragraph on the same topic.

Pick the best from each paragraph and create one great paragraph. Write this in the Teams file

3.13 Write your great paragraph here (copy paste or take a picture)

3.14 compare to a sample

Read the Sample Paper 1 (p251-252)

Answer questions a, c, d.

Respond individually to D in the next slide.

Knowing that this is an exam task next year, what do you feel you still need to work on in year 6?

Central question

How do I write a topic sentence in an analytical essay (paper 1)?