Response+to+Text+Writing


 * A major part of English is being able to show that you have understood a text (film,novel, short story or poem) that you have studied. Your response to a text will take the form of an essay which is an extended piece of writing. At Year 9 these are expected to be FOUR paragraphs long and to look like this:**

__**Introduction**__ This should give the title and author/director of the text you are writing about. Make sure you rewrite the question or topic so that the marker knows what you are answering. Briefly write the two points you are going to look at.

__**Body**__ There should be two paragraphs in the body of your essay. Each one should be structured using PEE. POINT - A statement that directly answers the question in relation to the text you are using. EXAMPLE - preferably a short quotation from the text that backs up your point. It could be a very brief part of the plot. EXPLANATION - use one or two sentences to clearly explain the importance of your point. Should tell the marker that you have understood what you have been asked. Look to relate the body paragraphs to the overall message of the text. Think about what you have learnt about the part of the text you are looking to answer.

__**Conclusion**__ Restate the question in a way that shows how you have gone about answering it. Sum up the points you have made.

__**Other tips:**__ Do not write plot summaries. Make sure you plan what you are going to write before you write it. Reread every paragraph to make sure that you have answered the question. Proof read to ensure that your writing makes sense and that you have said what you wanted to say.