Introduction Body Paragraph x 3 Conclusion
Background T (Topic) Contention restated
Brief statement about Topic sentence outlining Rephrasing of the main
the prompt related to your argument for the contention.
the text. paragraph.
Author, title, year, Three main arguments
setting. E (Explanation)
Rephrasing of the three
Contention (thesis statement) More detail about your main arguments.
argument (can link to
Clearly stated historical and/or social Concluding statement
contention which must context)
respond to the essay Reference to the
prompt. You agree, E (Evidence) author and his/her
disagree, identify or intentions and broad
evaluate. Support your argument aims in writing the text
by including quotations. and how this
Three main arguments corresponds to the
A (Analysis) topic in question.
Outline three main What does the
arguments of your Analyse the evidence audience learn?
essay which support used and how it links to
your contention. topic sentence.
L (Link)
Smoothly integrated
linking sentence/sum up
argument which reflects
the essay prompt.
Text-response Essay Structure
Note:
Each paragraph needs to have 3 examples of evidence at minimum.
Essay length can be between 800-1200 words at VCE level. Do not exceed 1200 words.
