Essay Question:

What is the question asking? If there are multiple questions in a prompt, write each one
individually. Identify key words

Choose two texts

Text 1:

Text 2:

Define or clarify terms in the essay prompt in relation to the chosen two texts.

What is the position that you will take in response to the question? Begin to form your argument
by answering the question.

Criterion A: Knowledge and Criterion B: Response to the Criterion C: Understanding of the

Understanding
How much knowledge and understanding
of the part 3 works and their context
has the student demonstrated in relation
to the question answered?
Question
To what extent is an understanding of the
expectations of the question shown? How
relevant is the response to these expectations,
and how far does it show critical analysis?
use and effects of stylistic features
To what extent does the essay show
awareness of how the writer’s choices of the
stylistic features in the texts (for example
characterization, setting, theme, narrative
point of view, structure, style, and
technique) are used to construct meaning?
To what extent does the essay show
understanding of the effects of stylistic
features?

Identify what needs to be discussed Identify what needs to be discussed Identify what needs to be discussed

Which organizational pattern will you choose for this essay and why?

Write a brief outline for this essay.