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My English teacher for some reason has told me recently to use TEAEAL only because it's a way of strengthening your point by having layered evidence. Although I'd think through using this structure you'd only really need to write 2 strong body paragraphs considering exam time constraints.View attachment 28708Seeing this was the last straw between me not asking and 100% asking this. What structure should I be using during exams?? I'm currently doing Othello for Year 11 Module B. I've heard PEEL,TEEL,PETAL,SEAL and more which is the best? is PETAL and TEEL meant to be used as two seperate. I've heard multiple meanings for each of the letters too so I am confusion.![]()
So technique example analysis example analysis link ? that makes senseMy English teacher for some reason has told me recently to use TEAEAL only because it's a way of strengthening your point by having layered evidence. Although I'd think through using this structure you'd only really need to write 2 strong body paragraphs considering exam time constraints.
I'm so glad to hear they aren't explicitly looking for that - I've found in modern history they are a bit stricter with that. I'm glad I can just write more freely.To put it simply honestly doesn't matter. You can use any of those kinds of paragraphs structures and if you do it well you will do well. I never personally used any strict paragraph structure and got a high band 6 in advanced English, so safe to say the English teachers aren't explicitly looking for that. If you answer the question well and have good quotes with analysis you will be fine
PETAL is Point, Example, Technique, Analysis, Link and SEAL is Statement, Example, Analysis, Link.Never heard of PETAL and SEAL. Someone please tell me what they are
Thank you so much this makes much more senseFor an English essay, without the example, there is no explanation that can be given.
So :
Point
Explanation (No explanation is possible without the example)
Example
Link
will not work.
_____________
But:
Point
Example
Explanation
Link
will work.
As such, there is no strict rule and either form of PEEL can be used. All the other acronyms mentioned are similar to one of the versions of PEEL
Make sure you use enough examples for an essay otherwise marks can be deducted. Don't just use one quote per body paragraph. See marking criteria.
For this reason, it makes sense to do something similar to what Etho_X mentioned.
Context sentences? 0-0Please remember your context sentences right after your topic sentence!
This is a great structure for comparative essay questionsThere's also Paired Paragraph structure which is really good for comparative essays!
Eg. Hagseed and Tempest - includes 2 ideas
Introduction
1st para Hagseed Theme/Idea: reconciliation
2nd para Tempest Theme/Idea: reconciliation
3rd para Hagseed Theme/Idea: Conflict
4th para Tempest Theme/Idea: Conflict
Conclusion
I find it a lot easier for comparisons but up to you! doesn't really matter.
I did 8 quotes for each essay, but I am not sure how many quotes you should aim for?Thank you so much this makes much more sense- In an exam I don't think there would be a marking criteria though, would the rule of thumb be maybe two quotes per paragraph?
I think 2-3 quotes per paragraph is good.Thank you so much this makes much more sense- In an exam I don't think there would be a marking criteria though, would the rule of thumb be maybe two quotes per paragraph?