English Section C

introduction

In response to recent event/development, discourse has ensured surrounding central issue/concern. In a text type titled title, author, a relevant role/identity contends that contention rather than opposing perspective. Author addresses specific audience, intending to persuade/challenge/reassure the to intended affect.

1st paragraph WHAT

establishing/foregrounding/contextualising

Establishing

With the aim of establishing [credibility / rapport / common ground], [writer] opens by [introducing their perspective / acknowledging shared values / drawing on personal experience], positioning themselves as [a relatable / trustworthy / informed voice] to [specific audience].

Foregrounding

With the aim of foregrounding [key issue / concern / value], [writer] opens by highlighting [specific aspect of the issue], drawing attention to [its significance / potential consequences] and positioning readers to recognise [why it matters].

Contextualising

With the aim of contextualising [issue / debate], [writer] opens by outlining [relevant background / circumstances], establishing an understanding of [current situation / underlying problem] before advancing their contention [main argument].

WHY / Effect on audience

• Given the audience's commitment to [value], this approach encourages them to…

• This resonates with readers who prioritise [value], prompting them to…

• By challenging the assumption that [belief], [writer] encourages readers to…

• This cultivates rapport with [audience], making them more receptive to…

• Consequently, readers are positioned to reconsider [belief] and recognise that…

So what

Think / Feel / Do / Question + link back to contention and what sentence

Middle body paragraphs TS

acknowledge previous point and state the shift

Last body paragraph

Having established [preceding argument], [writer] concludes by emphasising [final message], reinforcing their contention that [contention].

Through the [technique] in “[quote]”, [writer] appeals to readers’ values of [value], encouraging them to [specific response].

This is reinforced by [second technique], which [effect on audience] and strengthens the writer’s call for [action/change].

By returning to [earlier idea/value], [writer] draws together their preceding arguments, positioning readers to recognise that [broader implication].

Ultimately, the conclusion leaves readers feeling [emotion] and encourages them to [action or reconsideration], cementing the writer’s contention that [contention].