📚 Part 1: Essay Structure Knowledge

1. An analytical essay has three main structural components. What are they?

Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

Hook, evidence, summary

Topic, examples, opinion

Question, answer, proof

2. What is the main purpose of the introduction in an analytical essay?

To provide all the evidence for your argument

To hook the reader, provide context, and present the thesis statement

To summarise the main points of the essay

To give your personal opinion on the topic

3. Which components should be included in each body paragraph? (Select all that apply)

Topic sentence

Evidence to support the argument

Analysis connecting evidence to thesis

Personal anecdotes

Link back to the thesis statement

4. The conclusion of an analytical essay should:

Introduce new evidence and arguments

Restate the thesis, summarise main points, and provide final insight

Ask questions for the reader to consider

Repeat the introduction word for word

✏️ Part 2: Essay Planning Practice

5. Read this thesis statement: "Shakespeare's use of dramatic irony in Romeo and Juliet serves to heighten tension and emphasise the tragic nature of fate."

Based on this thesis, what would be an effective topic sentence for the first body paragraph?

6. Create a basic three-paragraph outline for the thesis statement above:

Body Paragraph 1 Focus: _________________________________

Body Paragraph 2 Focus: _________________________________

Body Paragraph 3 Focus: _________________________________

7. Explain how each body paragraph should connect back to the thesis statement:

🎯 Part 3: Success Criteria & Reflection

8. Success Criteria Check: Tick the learning objectives you feel confident about after today's lesson:

I can identify the three main components of an analytical essay

I can explain the purpose of each essay component

I can develop a clear essay outline based on a thesis statement

I understand how to organise paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting details

9. Extension Challenge: Write a thesis statement for an analytical essay about a text you are currently studying. Then list three potential body paragraph topics that would support this thesis:

My thesis statement:

Three supporting paragraph topics:

10. Goal Setting: What is one specific goal you will set for writing your essay draft in future lessons?