HOW TO ANSWER AN EXAM QUESTION ON
THE WHALE RIDER BY WITI IHIMAERA
Choose a question to answer from one of the old exam papers, under EXAM
PRACTISE QUESTIONS
(you could also use this to answer number 7 in your study guide)
HOW TO ATTACK THE QUESTION:
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Keywords – what is the question asking me?
Brainstorm.
Choose 3 strong points to make into 3 paragraphs. Write down any quotes
you can remember that will back up what you are saying.
Write your introduction.
Use SEX (Statement, Explanation, eXample) to structure each paragraph
START WRITING!