There is a checklist on the back of the handout. Check off each one so that you know you have met all of the criteria.
REMEMBER: AT THIS GRADE LEVEL, YOUR ABILITY TO OFFER OPNINIONS AND SUPPORT THEM WITH EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT IS KEY.
YOUR WRITING STYLE IS ALSO CRUCIAL TO YOUR MARK.
- Once you have written your draft of the first body paragraph, begin to edit.
- Use the vocabulary list.
- Use strong verbs.
- Replace it, this, them, he, that, with persuasive nouns and phrases
- Find synonyms for words you need to use often: bestial, savage, boy, island, etc
- Use the word allegory somewhere in your essay to demonstrate that you know you have just read an allegory
- Vary your sentence length, type, and beginnings of each sentence
- Use interesting transistions.
