📚 Understanding PETAL Paragraph Structure

PETAL is a framework for writing analytical paragraphs about literature. Each letter represents a key component:

P - Point:

A. Specific quote or example from The Dry

E - Evidence:

B. Your main argument about crime and consequence

T - Technique:

C. How your point connects to your thesis

A - Analysis:

D. Literary device used by Jane Harper

L - Link:

E. Explanation of how the technique creates meaning

Point: Harper reveals how secrets perpetuate cycles of violence and retribution.

Evidence: "_________________________________"

Technique: _________________________________

Analysis: This technique emphasises _________________________________

Link: Therefore, Harper demonstrates that _________________________________

✏️ PETAL Paragraph Planning Template

Essay Question: How does Jane Harper explore the theme of crime and consequence in The Dry?

Point (Topic Sentence):

Evidence (Quote from The Dry):

Technique (Literary Device):

Analysis (Explain the effect):

Link (Connect back to thesis):

Point: ________________________________________________

Evidence: ________________________________________________

Technique: ________________________________________________

Analysis: ________________________________________________

Link: ________________________________________________

🎯 Success Criteria & Self-Assessment

Thesis Statement:

Makes a clear argument about crime and consequence in The Dry

Uses sophisticated vocabulary and complex sentence structure

PETAL Paragraphs:

Each Point clearly supports my thesis

Evidence includes specific quotes with page references

Techniques are accurately identified (e.g., symbolism, irony, characterisation)

Analysis explains HOW the technique creates meaning

Links connect back to the main thesis argument

Strength:

Suggestion: