Zebrac
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Hey my english teacher showed us this great simple way to structure your essay paragraphs. Its very effective and very easy to remember. Next time you need structure, think SETEEL.
So what does SETEEL stand for? I'm glad you asked!
Statement
Expand
Technique
Example
Explain
Link
S. Always start your first paragraph with an opening statement, so the marker knows what the essay is going to be about. From then on, dont include a statement in your paragraphs. Start from expand.
E. Expand on your statement; go further, be a more detailed.
T. State the technique used.
E. Throw in an example of the technique to support the statement.
E. Explain the effect of the technique and the example on the reader.
L. Link your argument back to the statement.
EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH:
*‘Moving into the world involves different pathways to new experiences’ could be interpreted in many different ways.* - Statement
*The image by Image Zoo shows four different pathways leading into the one tree with branches that lead up into the sky. This picture shows the tree of life and how people can take different paths to different experiences.The image by Image Zoo reflects the idea that moving into the world involves different pathways.* - Expand
* This image uses the rule of thirds and symbolism to bring attention to the four different pathways to the centre tree trunk.* - Technique/Example
* The rule of thirds draws central focus to the light coming from the tree. This light symbolises the light that is present through different pathways and journeys.* - Example
* Light symbolises the hope, possibilities that come with moving into the world. Even though each pathway comes to the same centre of light, it branches upwards into different pathways shown at the top of the tree trunk. The tree symbolises the “Tree of life” as the tree that brings possibility to the world, it gives life and experiences to everyone.* - Explain
* This brings to the main point that moving into the world, shown metaphorically as the tree through the four different pathways to new experiences.* - Link
So what does SETEEL stand for? I'm glad you asked!
Statement
Expand
Technique
Example
Explain
Link
S. Always start your first paragraph with an opening statement, so the marker knows what the essay is going to be about. From then on, dont include a statement in your paragraphs. Start from expand.
E. Expand on your statement; go further, be a more detailed.
T. State the technique used.
E. Throw in an example of the technique to support the statement.
E. Explain the effect of the technique and the example on the reader.
L. Link your argument back to the statement.
EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH:
*‘Moving into the world involves different pathways to new experiences’ could be interpreted in many different ways.* - Statement
*The image by Image Zoo shows four different pathways leading into the one tree with branches that lead up into the sky. This picture shows the tree of life and how people can take different paths to different experiences.The image by Image Zoo reflects the idea that moving into the world involves different pathways.* - Expand
* This image uses the rule of thirds and symbolism to bring attention to the four different pathways to the centre tree trunk.* - Technique/Example
* The rule of thirds draws central focus to the light coming from the tree. This light symbolises the light that is present through different pathways and journeys.* - Example
* Light symbolises the hope, possibilities that come with moving into the world. Even though each pathway comes to the same centre of light, it branches upwards into different pathways shown at the top of the tree trunk. The tree symbolises the “Tree of life” as the tree that brings possibility to the world, it gives life and experiences to everyone.* - Explain
* This brings to the main point that moving into the world, shown metaphorically as the tree through the four different pathways to new experiences.* - Link
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