How to write an A2
Essay
The Basics
L.O – To explore/ revise how to write a
effective A01 and A02 at A2
How to approach essay writing
Three Steps
to essay success
(It really is this easy)
Don't Panic!
Step One
Introductions
Tell them what you are going to tell them
(The beginning)
Step Two
The substance
Tell them what you've got to tell them
(The middle)
Part Three
A Conclusion
Tell them what you've told them
(The end)
Preparing
and
Planning
1) Read
widely
Research is the
key task!
2) Work out a
broad structure
4) An
emerging
answer
3) Put your work in a
logical sequence
All of this should seamlessly blend into writing the essay.
Essay Structure A01
Introduction
Abstract
In an A01 you PEE
Middle
Substantive
Summary
Summative
Introduction A01
Keep it
relevant
Context
Beginning (or abstract)
What is being
discussed,argued or
demonstrated
Use the key
phrases in the
essay title
The Main Body (Substantive)
A01
 Present evidence
 Don’t forget to PEE (It is not good enough just
to regurgitate information with no backing.)
 Logical order
 Refer often to the title
 Refer to all parts of the question (Level 5)
 Show connection to other subject areas/
knowledge, internal or external of R.E. (The
stronger and more convincing they are the
higher your marks)
Summary (A01)
 Only needs to be a few sentences just
rounding off the essay so it comes to a
natural and not abrupt ending.
Essay Structure A02
In an A02 you PEA
Introduction
Middle
Substantive
Abstract
Conclusion
Conclusive
OR!!!!!!
Abstract
Conclusion
Substantive
Introduction A02
Slightly less detail if its on the same topic as
the A01
Can be followed by your conclusion
Your introducing your critical arguments
The middle A02
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You need to form an ARGUMENT
Not a comparison, an ARGUMENT
You PEA instead of PEE
Independent thought, however this does not
mean making bland or opinionated or
unsupported critical comments.
Conclusion (A02)
 Re-state your argument using the key
words from the title
 Be confident in your argument
 Come to an answer or a conclusion to
answer the question
 Your essay is a journey and your
conclusion is the destination.
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Essay Writing: A Final Word
 Remember that confidence
comes from the hard graft that
you put into your notes and
research- if you don’t do this
you will not build a logical
argument, nor show any
understanding of the subject
matter.
 ESSAY WRITING IS LIKE
GARY PLAYERS VIEW ON
GOLF AND SUCCESS……..
“The more I
practice, the
luckier I get.”
Essays
 In pairs go through the essays I have given
you to mark for homework
 Discuss what mark you gave them and why
 Go through and PEE or PEA, you may want
to use different coloured pencil crayons to
gently shade in each section.
Now your turn to PEA about
something. ‘Which is better…’
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Blackberry or Iphone
Diet or full fat coke
Saturdays or Sundays
Exams or coursework
School uniform or casual
Sixth form or college
Ben and Jerry’s or Häagen-Dazs
Common room or study room
Year 12 or 13
Abstract
conclusion
Substantive