Introductions body paragraphs and conclusion Should be short

Introductions, body paragraphs and conclusion

§ Should be short and sweet (don’t cram everything you know about ‘Runner’ into your opening paragraph!) § Should introduce the persuasive devices you will talk about, but not go into specific detail § Should introduce briefly the characters you will talk about in your essay (e. g. “Squizzy Taylor writes to Mrs Feehan (Charlie’s mum) seeking permission…. . ) § Should be 4 – 5 sentences maximum!

§ Should follow the T. E. E. L structure. § Topic sentence § Expanding sentence § Evidence § Link

§ TOPIC SENTENCE: – a sentence that summarises the point of the paragraph. § In the story Runner, Squizzy Taylor uses strong formal and emotive language in the hope that Mrs Feehan will accept the job of Runner for Charlie. § EXPANDING SENTENCE: – develop, expand on the topic sentence, say more about it. § He uses formal and emotive language throughout the entire letter, as a way to enhance the letter and make a better impression of himself. § EVIDENCE: – provide examples with short quotes in them. § He signs himself off as “Leslie John Taylor Esq” which is also very formal. Squizzy uses this technique to make him sound better than he is, and not sound like a criminal. § LINK: – connect the idea of the paragraph back to your contention. § Using this technique makes Mrs Feehan think he has put the time and effort in to being well educated, and perhaps even lead her to think that he comes from a respectable background. If he used the type of language he uses around his friends, he wouldn’t sound as trustworthy.

§ Should avoid the term ‘in conclusion’ (it never ends well!!) § Should be short and sweet - 4 sentences maximum! It can actually be quite similar to your introduction. Don’t worry if you feel you’re repeating yourself. § Should sum up/restate the persuasive devices used § Should talk sum up how effective these persuasive devices were § Should NOT contain new information