command terms

analyse 🟦

Structure:

• Start with the main idea or issue.

• Break it into smaller parts or factors.

• Explain how each part works or links together.

• End with what the analysis shows overall.

Sentence Starters:

• “This issue can be broken down into…”

• “A key factor influencing this is…”

• “These elements are connected because…”

• “This shows that…”

• “Overall, this reveals that…”

🟩 2. Evaluate

• State what is being judged or reviewed.

• Explain the strengths or positives.

• Explain the weaknesses or negatives.

• End with a clear conclusion or judgement.

Sentence Starters:

• “One strength of this is…”

• “However, a weakness is…”

• “This approach is effective because…”

• “On the other hand, it can be limited when…”

• “Overall, this is (effective / beneficial / not successful) because…”

🟨 3. Compare

Structure:

• Introduce what is being compared.

• Identify similarities.

• Identify differences.

• Summarise or conclude which is more effective or suitable.

Sentence Starters:

• “Both… and… share the feature of…”

• “Similarly, each aims to…”

• “However, a key difference is…”

• “Unlike…, … tends to…”

• “Overall, while both have similarities, … is more effective because…”

🟧 4. Explain

Structure:

• State the idea or process.

• Give reasons why or how it happens.

• Support with evidence or an example.

• Finish with the result or outcome.

Sentence Starters:

• “This occurs because…”

• “The main reason for this is…”

• “For example…”

• “This leads to…”

• “As a result…”

🟪 5. Outline

Structure:

• Introduce the topic briefly.

• List or summarise the main points or stages.

• Finish with a short summary sentence.

Sentence Starters:

• “The main points are…”

• “Firstly…, secondly…, finally…”

• “This involves…”

• “In summary…”

🟥 6. Assess

Structure:

• State what you’re judging or measuring.

• Present evidence or examples.

• Weigh up pros and cons or impact.

• Finish with a reasoned conclusion.

Sentence Starters:

• “This can be considered effective because…”

• “However, there are also limitations such as…”

• “The impact of this is…”

• “When weighing both sides…”

• “Therefore, it can be concluded that…”

⚫ 7. Discuss

Structure:

• Introduce the issue or topic.

• Present one side (advantages or positives).

• Present the other side (disadvantages or negatives).

• Finish with a balanced or reasoned conclusion.

Sentence Starters:

• “On one hand…”

• “A key benefit of this is…”

• “On the other hand…”

• “However, a challenge or drawback is…”

• “Overall, it can be seen that…”

• “In conclusion, both sides show that…”