S.I.E.L Method

Helpful Hint

: Whether youre proving one characteristic or four, you need to be sure to always include as many examples as possible.

Statement

State your argument

Helpful Hint

: Whether youre proving one characteristic or four, you need to be sure to always include as many examples as possible.

Statement

State your argument

Illustration

Illustrate your argument with a quotation or paraphrase from the text/selection

Explanation

Explain how the quotation or paraphrase illustrates the argument

Link

Link the present argument to the next argument by making a smooth transition.