Transcript Iceberg essay structure

Iceberg
essay
structure
The KEY is to start with the OBVIOUS first, then
explain the DEEPER meanings.
Point – OBVIOUS
•The point is concise (normally one sentence)
and explains WHAT the writer is trying to
achieve and the language or structure
techniques he/she is using to achieve it.
Evidence (Quotes) – OBVIOUS
•The evidence (Quote) is well selected – only
the necessary words are given
•embedded within a sentence.
•selected carefully - an opportunity to write in
detail about the language used.
Explanation (Analysis (in detail) and Evaluation (Zoom out/big
picture)) – DEEPER
 Must be the longest and most detailed part of the
paragraph (writing A LOT about a little)
 Must refer directly to the language in the quote (EVIDENCE)
and support (prove) your POINT – ie the word “…”
suggests….
 Must explain and explore the different impact of specific
words, phrases and/or techniques on the reader’s opinions,
thoughts and feelings.
 Might,
where
appropriate,
evaluate
how
effective/successful the techniques have been.
 Might, where appropriate, link the point you have made to
the text’s historical context or overall themes and ideas.
The KEY to understanding the
writer’s intention (and
UNLOCKING the
purpose/audience) is seeing that
characters and events
SYMBOLISE something out of
the text, in the real world. For
example, a character might
represent the poor in society, or
an event might represent the
war. So how do you write about
the writer’s intention? Use the
checklist below to ensure you
have hit the base of the iceberg.
Exploring the writer’s
intention – what is the
PURPOSE/AUDIENCE.
This bit of your essay is the
part that will push you up into
the ‘B’ grade levels.