Analytical Paragraph

 


Analytical Paragraph writing 1x5 = 5

It requires analysis and comparison of the given facts An analytical paragraph (word limit 100-120 words) is based on a given outline/ Data/ Chart/ Cue/s 



Format of an Analytical Paragraph

Heading (concise, according to the question)


Content in 100-120 words in a Single Paragraph


The content of the paragraph must include the following:


•Introductory Sentence (explain in one or two lines the context or what is clearly evident from the chart or graph)

Paraphrase the information given in the question. 


• Body of the paragraph (explain in detail the figure and trends, making comparisons and contrasts)

• Concluding line ( the overall view or summary of the chart or graph)

-stating main inference from the data provided.

-reiterating main inference/position.

MARKING SCHEME

Analytical Paragraph writing  (5 Marks)

3+2

3 Marks for Content  and 2 Marks for Expression

Break up of Marks

2 marks for expression

{ 1 mark for grammatical accuracy, 

appropriate words 

and spellings

+ 1 mark for

cohesion via connecting ideas,

 Logical progression

 and coherence through relevance of

ideas and style}


3 MARKS FOR CONTENT

Single Paragraph with a heading


Introductory Sentence(1/2 Mark)

Competency applied for content

• Paraphrase Q. information


-body of the paragraph( identification of main trends )(content 2 marks content)

• at least 4 clearly identified trends

Note – focusing and extending one particular

trend would be considered as one trend only.

concluding line (content-½ mark) stating main inference from the data provided.

stating Competency applied for overall expression


Helpful Hints

-use of appropriate functional language

required to show trend progression and

comparison (more/less/ increase/ decrease/

stable etc.) to achieve cohesion.

-With Comparative degree we use the word ‘than’ and the spelling is ‘thAn’

-Never say 'more better than’ it is  only ‘better than’

-When we compare in a positive way it is ’as good as the other’

-And when we compare in a negative way, it is ‘not so good as the other


-And when we compare in a negative way, it is ‘not so good as’

-Use the given data and facts.

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