2. What are you going to be writing about?
To know your thesis.
To understand how to structure your essay.
To be able to start planning your literary essays.
TAKE NOTES!
Point/Topic; Introduce Quotation;
Quotation; Paraphrase; Page Reference; MLA

3. Body Paragraph (VERSION #1) i. e
Body Paragraph (VERSION #1) i.e., the part where you get the most marks!
FIRST POINT: an idea or point to prove your thesis. This part you explain in your words, but in an objective manner (2-3 sentences). Introduce the first piece of evidence.
FIRST EXAMPLE/EVIDENCE: either direct quotation or paraphrased information from the book. Page numbers needed!
EXPLAIN AND ANALYZE this quotation. How does this piece of evidence prove your POINT and THESIS? Why is this evidence important? Introduce the second piece of evidence.
SECOND EXAMPLE/EVIDENCE: either direct quotation or paraphrased information from the book. Page numbers needed!
EXPLAIN AND ANALYZE this quotation; remember, both examples need to be related to the POINT. How does this piece of evidence prove your POINT and THESIS? Why is this evidence important?

4. Body Paragraph (VERSION #2) i. e
Body Paragraph (VERSION #2) i.e., the part where you get the most marks!
FIRST POINT: an idea or point to prove your thesis. This part you explain in your words, but in an objective manner (2-3 sentences). Introduce the pieces of evidence.
FIRST EXAMPLE/EVIDENCE: either direct quotation or paraphrased information from the book. Page numbers needed! Introduce the second piece of evidence.
SECOND EXAMPLE/EVIDENCE: either direct quotation or paraphrased information from the book. Page numbers needed!
EXPLAIN AND ANALYZE both quotations; remember, both examples need to be related to the POINT. How do the two pieces of evidence prove your POINT and THESIS? Why are these pieces of evidence important?

6. Thesis Question: How does Shrek change in the film?
The film Shrek pairs characters with contrasting personalities, which helps stop the protagonist from sequestering himself from society.
[Perhaps not the greatest, but it is enough to get the point across, and the example body paragraph I want to show you]

7. Shrek’s attitude towards friendship changes.
Point
Example point:
Shrek’s attitude towards friendship changes.

8. Evidence + Explanation
Both should be hand in hand
Evidence can either take the form of references (pointing out specific scenes) or quotations
Explanation should interpret the evidence for the reader

9. Evidence + Explanation
Example evidence:
This transformation can be clearly seen from his care and concern for Donkey and Fiona towards the end of the story, as compared to how he preferred being alone in the beginning.

10. Evidence + Explanation
Example evidence:
For instance, he insists on Donkey ‘leav[ing] [him] alone’ in the beginning, but eventually develops a close friendship with him. In addition, he begins to develop feelings for Fiona as they continue travelling to the castle; Shrek realizes that he does not want her to marry the King.
NOTE: These examples could be more specific with direct quotations or specific paraphrasing!!!!!!!

11. Explanation Use analytical language [too simple]
This evidence shows that…
It is evident from this [NOUN] that…
This evidence explains…
BEWARE of lapsing into narrative. The examiner already knows the story; please don’t retell it. Also, use a variety of transitional devices.

12. Explanation
For instance, he insists on Donkey ‘leav[ing] [him] alone’ in the beginning, but eventually develops a close friendship with him. In addition, he begins to develop feelings for Fiona as they continue travelling to the castle; Shrek realizes that he does not want her to marry the King. These relationships show that Shrek overcame his aversion/dislike of other people, and it changes his attitude towards friendship. This film further illustrates how individuals can influence others to develop themselves, and to realize who they are and what they can become.

13. Link
Example Link:
These relationships show that Shrek overcame his aversion/dislike of other people and changed his attitude towards friendship. This film further illustrates the theme of how individuals can influence others to develop themselves, and to realize who they are and what they can become. Therefore, his change in attitude makes him a dynamic character, and he does not adhere to character archetypes.

14. Thesis: The film Shrek pairs characters with contrasting personalities, which helps stop the protagonist from sequestering himself from society.
Shrek’s attitude towards friendship changes. This transformation can be seen from his care and concern for Donkey and Fiona towards the end of the story, as compared to how he preferred being alone in the beginning. For instance, Shrek insists on Donkey ‘leav[ing] [him] alone’ in the beginning, but he eventually develops a close friendship with him. In addition, he begins to develop feelings for Fiona as they continue travelling to the castle; Shrek realizes that he does not want her to marry the King. These relationships show that Shrek overcomes his aversion and dislike of other people, and changes his attitude towards friendship. This film further illustrates the theme of how individuals can influence others to develop themselves, and to realize who they are and what they can become. Therefore, his change in attitude makes him a dynamic character, and he does not adhere to the character archetype of orgres.

15. More on Evidence… SHOULD: SHOULD NOT:
Be concise and carefully selected
Be copied in chunks
Be interwoven into the explanation
Be left standing alone
Very clearly supports your point
Be vaguely related to the point

16. More on Evidence… Quotes should be given in SINGULAR quotation marks
Language of quotes should be adapted to become reported speech
E.g. in the play: I will do what I want
In the evidence: He said that he would ‘do what [he] want[ed]’.

17. He ‘declared [his] love for Lucy’
More on Evidence…
Use SQUARE BRACKETS when you change the speech
E.g. I declared my love for Lucy
He ‘declared [his] love for Lucy’
Applies to tenses too. E.g. want -> ‘want[ed]’

18. Link
Show how this point answers the question
Usually 1-2 lines

19. Do we understand how to structure an essay?
To understand how to structure your essay. To be able to start planning your literary essays.
Do we understand how to structure an essay?
Do you want me to go over anything?
Do we understand why we should be learning about literary essays?
Can we start planning your essays?
Remember to use the active voice; state your ideas in a simple way, but use more low-frequency words when you write your essays.
Point/Topic; Introduce Quotation;
Quotation; Paraphrase; Page Reference; MLA