THE STEP-BY STEP GUIDE TO…

… writing an analytic paragraph which answers a question!

Relationship to place can influence the extent to which individuals develop a shared sense of belonging.In chapter 3 of Swallow the Air, in what ways does Tara June Winch represent the concept that a sense of identity and belonging is influenced by individuals shared connection to a place?

STEP 1 – UNPACK THE QUESTIONRelationship to place can influence the extent to which individuals develop a shared sense of belonging.In chapter 3 of Swallow the Air, in what ways does Tara June Winch represent the concept that a sense of identity and belonging is influenced by individuals shared connection to a place?

Extent = how much / degree /

Influence= change / affect / determine / define

Individuals = persons / identity / people /

Sense = feeling / perception / impression / awareness

Belonging = fitting in / feel at home / feel safe / feel secure in yourself / feeling good

Place = location / spot / landmark / home /

relationship = association / close or distant connection between people or things / bond / link /

Shared = common / mutual / together / pooled / unites /

• In what ways? = HOW? = what language forms and features are used?

OR

• HOW? = what images are created to show… (remember – it’s the language forms and features which CREATE the IMAGES. So you don’t always have to use the “Language forms and features” phrase.

STEP 1 – UNPACK THE QUESTION

STEP TWO: RE-WRITE THE QUESTION!in simpler – longer sentence(s)

Relationship to place can influence the extent to which individuals develop a shared sense of belonging (this is the quote… NOT the question!!!)

In chapter 3 of Swallow the Air, what language forms and features are used… to show images of… two people feeling like they have a close relationship with each other… because they both share a love for the same place?

STEP THREE: WRITE THE (THESIS) STATEMENT SENTENCE:

In chapter 3 of Swallow the Air, Tara June Winch creates vivid images that represent the concept that a sense of identity and belonging is influenced by individuals shared connection to a place.

Analytic Paragraph Planner

Statement Sentence   

In chapter 3 of Swallow the Air, Tara June Winch creates vivid images that represent the concept that a sense of identity and belonging is influenced by individuals shared connection to a place.

Passing “context” sentence  

In contrast to Chapter 1 where May is alone at her “usual spot” on the beach, ”Cloud Busting” shows how the beach is important in making May’s relationship with Billy much closer and stronger. In this chapter, Billy and May share a secret game on the beach and this enriches their sense of identity and their bond with each other

Locate quote  Quote 1  

LFFs  Effects    

Quote 2.  

LFFs  Effect   LINK to Statement Sentence + restate belonging concept.

Final paragraph…