IAE Lesson 15: Analysing an Essay

Task 2: Which of the following sentences is the FIRST SENTENCE of the sample essay?

• The first benefit of solar energy is through low-cost, solar-powered lamps, which provide a dependable and safe source of light to people who have no electricity supply.

• The last main benefit brought by solar power is that people in developing countries are able to live their lives with greater financial and educational autonomy.

• In summary, solar power is making a significant difference to the lives of people in the developing world.

• As well as providing reliable and safe light, the power of these solar panels is also being used to help people in developing countries connect to global communication networks.

• "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to have until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."

Does the writer begin their essay with a hook or a general statement?

• Hook

• General statement

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the background?

• A summary of the problem with fossil fuels

• A summary of what rich countries use electricity for

• A summary of what solar power is

• A summary of where solar power is changing lives

Does the writer talk about the essay aim by saying, "In this essay, I will describe ..."

• Yes, he does. Using first-person pronouns is acceptable in IAE Assignment 2.

• No, he doesn't. Using first-person pronouns is informal and not allowed in Assignment 2.

Read the thesis statement of the essay. Does the writer provide a preview of topics for the audience?

• Yes. The topics are 1) solar energy; and 2) improving people's lives in developing countries.

• Yes. The topics are 1) providing efficient light safely; 2) linking them to the global mobile economy; and 3) increasing their independence.

• Yes. The topics are 1) improving people's lives in developing countries; 2) linking them to the global mobile economy; and 3) increasing their independence

• No, the writer does not provide a preview of topics. The thesis statement is ineffective.

Task 2: Which of the following sentences is TOPIC SENTENCE of the first body paragraph?

• The first benefit of solar energy is through low-cost, solar-powered lamps, which provide a dependable and safe source of light to people who have no electricity supply.

• The last main benefit brought by solar power is that people in developing countries are able to live their lives with greater financial and educational autonomy.

• In summary, solar power is making a significant difference to the lives of people in the developing world.

• As well as providing reliable and safe light, the power of these solar panels is also being used to help people in developing countries connect to global communication networks.

• "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to have until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."

Task 2: Which of the following sentences is TOPIC SENTENCE of the second body paragraph?

• The first benefit of solar energy is through low-cost, solar-powered lamps, which provide a dependable and safe source of light to people who have no electricity supply.

• The last main benefit brought by solar power is that people in developing countries are able to live their lives with greater financial and educational autonomy.

• In summary, solar power is making a significant difference to the lives of people in the developing world.

• As well as providing reliable and safe light, the power of these solar panels is also being used to help people in developing countries connect to global communication networks.

• "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to have until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."

Task 2: Which of the following sentences is TOPIC SENTENCE of the third body paragraph?

• The first benefit of solar energy is through low-cost, solar-powered lamps, which provide a dependable and safe source of light to people who have no electricity supply.

• The last main benefit brought by solar power is that people in developing countries are able to live their lives with greater financial and educational autonomy.

• In summary, solar power is making a significant difference to the lives of people in the developing world.

• As well as providing reliable and safe light, the power of these solar panels is also being used to help people in developing countries connect to global communication networks.

• "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to have until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."

Task 2: Which of the following sentences is the restatement of thesis in the CONCLUSION?

• The first benefit of solar energy is through low-cost, solar-powered lamps, which provide a dependable and safe source of light to people who have no electricity supply.

• The last main benefit brought by solar power is that people in developing countries are able to live their lives with greater financial and educational autonomy.

• In summary, solar power is making a significant difference to the lives of people in the developing world.

• As well as providing reliable and safe light, the power of these solar panels is also being used to help people in developing countries connect to global communication networks.

• "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to have until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."

How many DIRECTIONS are there in this topic sentence? "The first benefit of solar energy is through low-cost, solar-powered lamps, which provide a dependable and safe source of light to people who have no electricity supply."

• Two directions: 1) low-cost; and 2) solar-powered

• Two directions: 1) dependable; and 2) safe source of light

• One direction: "the first benefit"

• Four directions: 1) low-cost; 2) solar-powered; 3) dependable; and 4) safe