THE STEP-BY STEP GUIDE TO…

STEP 1 – UNPACK THE QUESTION Relationship to place can influence the extent to which individuals develop a shared sense of belonging. In chapter 3 of Swallow the Air, in what ways does Tara June Winch represent the concept that a sense of identity and belonging is influenced by individuals shared connection to a place? Extent = how much / degree / Influence= change / affect / determine / define Individuals Individuals = persons / identity / people / Sense = feeling / perception / impression / awareness Belonging Belonging = fitting in / feel at home / feel safe / feel secure in yourself / feeling good Place == == location / spot / landmark / home / relationship relationship = association / close or distant connection between people or things / bond / link / Shared = common / mutual / together / pooled / unites /

In what ways? = HOW?what language forms and features are used? In what ways? = HOW? = what language forms and features are used?OR HOW? HOW? = what images are created to show… (remember – it’s the language forms and features which CREATE the IMAGES. So you don’t always have to use the “Language forms and features” phrase. STEP 1 – UNPACK THE QUESTION

STEP TWO: RE-WRITE THE QUESTION! in simpler – longer sentence(s) Relationship to place can influence the extent to which individuals develop a shared sense of belonging (this is the quote… NOT the question!!!) In chapter 3 of Swallow the Air, what language forms and features are used… to show images of… two people feeling like they have a close relationship with each other other… because they both share a love for the same place?

WRITE THE (THESIS) STATEMENT SENTENCE: STEP THREE: WRITE THE (THESIS) STATEMENT SENTENCE: In chapter 3 of Swallow the Air, Tara June Winch creates vivid images that represent the concept that a sense of identity and belonging is influenced by individuals shared connection to a place.

Analytic Paragraph Planner Statement Sentence  In chapter 3 of Swallow the Air, Tara June Winch creates vivid images that represent the concept that a sense of identity and belonging is influenced by individuals shared connection to a place. Passing “context” sentence  In contrast to Chapter 1 where May is alone at her “usual spot” on the beach, ”Cloud Busting” shows how the beach is important in making May’s relationship with Billy much closer and stronger. In this chapter, Billy and May share a secret game on the beach and this enriches their sense of identity and their bond with each other Locate quote  Quote 1  LFFs  Effects  Quote 2.  LFFs  Effect  LINK to Statement Sentence + restate belonging concept.

Final paragraph…