🎯 Part 1: The 5-Step Decoding Method

Success Criteria: I can identify focus targets and action words in academic prompts and translate them into simple questions.

"Analyse how the author uses symbolism to develop the theme of isolation in the novel."

Focus Target (what to examine): _________________________________

Action Word (what to do): _____________________________________

Focus Target: _______________________________________________

Action Word: ________________________________________________

Simple Question: ____________________________________________

✍️ Part 2: Building Your Thesis Statement

Success Criteria: I can write a two-sentence thesis that answers the prompt and previews my evidence.

Thesis Formula:

Sentence 1: Answer the prompt directly

Sentence 2: Preview your proof points

Sentence 1: In _________________ (text), the author uses _________________ to show _________________.

Sentence 2: This is evident through _________________, _________________, and _________________.

My Thesis:

📝 Part 3: Planning Body Paragraphs

Success Criteria: I can outline analytical paragraphs using claim, evidence, and meaning structure.

Body Paragraph Formula: Claim + Evidence + Meaning (no plot summary!)

Paragraph 1:

Claim: ____________________________________________________

Evidence: __________________________________________________

Meaning: ___________________________________________________

Paragraph 2:

Claim: ____________________________________________________

Evidence: __________________________________________________

Meaning: ___________________________________________________

Paragraph 3:

Claim: ____________________________________________________

Evidence: __________________________________________________

Meaning: ___________________________________________________

"Critically evaluate how the author's use of multiple narrative perspectives contributes to the exploration of truth and memory in the text, considering both the advantages and limitations of this technique."