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Essay Structure and Literary Analysis Assignment

This assignment will help you understand the correct structure for a thesis statement and an essay using the TEEAL format. You will also practice writing an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion using quotes from the poems "I Was Only 19" by Redgum and "Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen. Make sure to use evidence from both poems in your responses.

Group 1

Answer the following multiple-choice questions about thesis and essay structure. Select the best answer for each.

Question 1a

Multiple choice

Which of the following best describes the formula for a strong thesis statement in a Year 10 English essay?

Question 1b

Multiple choice

Which of the following outlines the correct structure for a TEEAL body paragraph?

Group 2

Write a short paragraph for each section below. Each paragraph should use at least one quote from either "I Was Only 19" or "Dulce et Decorum Est". Be sure to follow the TEEAL structure for your body paragraphs. Your paragraphs should demonstrate your understanding of how to use evidence to support your ideas.

Question 2a

Short answer

Write an introduction for an essay comparing how war is portrayed in "I Was Only 19" and "Dulce et Decorum Est". Include a thesis statement.

Question 2b

Short answer

Write Body Paragraph 1, focusing on how the poets use imagery to convey the horrors of war. Use at least one quote from either poem.

Question 2c

Short answer

Write Body Paragraph 2, focusing on how the poets use tone to express their attitudes towards war. Use at least one quote from either poem.

Question 2d

Short answer

Write a conclusion that summarises your main points and restates your thesis in a new way.

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