Context Essay – ‘The ideal society is a myth’ Approaching context prompts:‐ 1.
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Underline key words (Flip it to a question) Is it the case that…(prompt)? CLEAR CONTENTION Consider the core ideas/big ideas that should be explored in regard to the context a. Society e.g. Good vs. evil, civilisation or savagery, innate savagery, discrimination, role of society vs. the individual, social hierarchies, notion of power, apathy…. 5. Choose form: creative or expository 6. Plan topic sentences (don’t mention text, ONLY key idea on prompt) 7. Choose evidence from set text and supplementary Expository Context Response Prompt: ‘The ideal society is a myth.’ ideal: perfect society: community, way of living, civilization, human interaction myth: not true Core/Big ideas of the context that the prompt relates to:  Man’s competitive nature  Greed  Self interest  Desire for power  Hierarchy  Innate good/evil Introduction:  Introduce prompt and contention.  Explore the relevance of prompt to wider context.  Introduce 3‐4 key ideas to support contention. (Conceptual ideas only‐ do not mention texts)  Reiterate contention. Para 1‐3/4  Topic sentence: do not mention text, ONLY key idea on prompt  Elaborate: 2‐4 sentences developing/explaining conceptual idea stated in topic sentence  Evidence: ONLY NOW bring in the TEXT/s and if appropriate make links with supplementary examples.  Reiteration: Restate key idea Conclusion  Restate contention  Revisit conceptual ideas and link back to broader context.