YEAR 10 EAL

ESSAY WRITING

Persuasive Text

When writing a persuasive text, it is vital that you structure your work properly.

There are many different ways to plan prior to writing your essay.

One strategy which is often used is the TEEL acronym.

TEEL

Topic sentence

What is your main point?

Choose a topic which you are confident with.

Example: Romeo and Juliet’s predicament is inevitable.

Explanation

Why is your point important?

Sum up arguments and/or facts.

Use words such as: Therefore, consequently, thus, due to, this means that..

Explain what it means, this convinces the reader further.

Evidence

What is your evidence?

It reinforces your idea in your topic sentence.

The aim is to prove to the reader your point of view.

Show evidence and examples of this issue/statement.

Use interesting quotes/events.

Link

How does it relate to your actual topic?

At the end of your writing, link to your prior statement must take place.

Relate to the next topic/paragraph.

Five steps to successful essay writing!

STEP ONE

IntroductionEstablishes broader understanding.

Offer the reader insight into the text.Introduce characters, themes and highlight the

main topic.

STEP TWO

Thesis/ArgumentInitial response to the question/topic.

Outline ideas about the question/topic and what you believe to be your response.

STEP THREE

Body ParagraphsTake the reader through a series of points to

support your argument.Each point must be supported through

evidence.

STEP FOUR

Revisit the topicLink back to the initial argument and re-state

what you intend to prove.Outline how what you’ve written supports your

initial response to the question/essay topic.

STEP FIVE

ConclusionAn overall success of your essay in other

sections. This paragraph should complete your

argument.This gives the writer the opportunity to have a

lasting impact on the reader.