1. clear evidence that the text is understood
makes inferences (MORE THAN 1)
relevant & appropriate quotations (MORE
THAN 1)
clear statements (MORE THAN 1)
First of all -
HIGHLIGHT the key
words in the
question, so that you
know what you are
looking for.
Paragraph structure:
S Q I
tatement: make a
statement to tell the
examiner what you
understand from the
text.
uotation from the
text to illustrate your
statement.
nference explain
what you infer from
your quotation:
interpret the writer's
words and explain
what they tell you /
suggest / imply.
Statement:
I understand that…
I learn that…
It is clear that…
Quotation:
I know this because it
says in the text…
The quotation that
proves this is…
I know this from the
line…
MAKE IT OBVIOUS that you
are using quotations by
using quotation marks.
