Analyse Significant Connections Across Texts Supported by Evidence

2.7   91104 Version 2  

Level 2 Credits 4 

You will write an essay (1600 words) that analyses ’Connections’ from our dystopian theme. 

You must:

• Discuss TWO ‘Connections’

• Use a minimum of TWO texts for each ‘Connection’

• Use specific supporting evidence for each text 

• Use an ‘Adverb’ and ‘W-Start’ sentence in each paragraph

Fill out the ‘Connections Template’ at the beginning of your ‘Connections Booklet’

• Have your teacher sign this off

Make sure to:

a. Write in 3rd person (ie "the Audience feels.." rather than "I think..")

b. Remove errors if you want the 3 credits for your writing standard. 

c. Follow conventions for quoting. 

d. Follow conventions for titles of texts (Capitalise all keywords, underline long texts (novels/films), inverted commas around short texts)

d. APA reference where needed. 

Essay Structure

Paragraph 1:  ‘Multipurpose Introduction’ (100 words) 

• Answer this hypothesis: Authors of Dystopian texts are attempting 

• State both connections

Paragraphs 2/3: ‘Lawyer’ paragraphs (150 words each)

• Analyse (use planning template questions) Text 1&2 in relation to ‘Connection A’

Paragraph 4 ‘Compare and Contrast’ paragraph (150 words)

• Discuss the similarities/difference in how authors have explored ‘Connection A’

• If possible, make judgments as to which author has most successfully used Crafting to get across his/her Ideas (and purpose) to the specific Audience

Paragraph 5/6: ‘Lawyer’ paragraphs  (150 words each)

• Analyse (use planning template questions) Text 3&4 in relation to ‘Connection B’

Paragraph 7 ‘Compare and Contrast’ paragraph (150 words)

• As for ‘Connection B’

Paragraph 8  Discussion paragraph (200 words)

• Are there common themes or key similarities in what you have discussed. 

• Make insightful statements about these similarities and how these connect to your life/the world/other texts. 

Paragraph 9 ‘Robust Conclusion’ paragraph (100 words)