Understanding the structure, features and purpose of an essay
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I can identify the logical argument of an essay and I can identify an essay’s linguistic features in a model.
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The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a stimulus or question.
Understanding the question is critical to a successful essay answer.
An essay can attempt to persuade the reader of a certain viewpoint.
An essay follows a logical argument going step by step towards a conclusion.
A range of linguistic features contribute to the formal tone of an essay and make it persuasive.
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