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Introduction Read the introduction to this essay. Can you spot any fancy words?

‘Homer Simpson is not the fool that the world thinks he is’ How far do you agree with this statement?. Introduction Read the introduction to this essay. Can you spot any fancy words? Can you spot any expert knowledge? Can you guess what the paragraph sub-topics will be?.

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Introduction Read the introduction to this essay. Can you spot any fancy words?

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  1. ‘Homer Simpson is not the fool that the world thinks he is’ How far do you agree with this statement? • Introduction • Read the introduction to this essay. • Can you spot any fancy words? • Can you spot any expert knowledge? • Can you guess what the paragraph sub-topics will be? We are heading in this direction and look how clever I am.

  2. ‘Homer Simpson is not the fool that the world thinks he is’ How far do you agree with this statement? Objectives That you remember this lesson, make appropriate notes to help you to write your own essays and refer back to this example when you complete your next history essay.

  3. ‘Homer Simpson is not the fool that the world thinks he is’ How far do you agree with this statement? Homework To re-do your homework essay, address your targets and, most importantly, structure your essay like the Homer Simpson essay. Due – Next Thursday.

  4. ‘Homer Simpson is not the fool that the world thinks he is’ How far do you agree with this statement? Paragraphs should: Begin with a firm, clear point. Include key words from the question (e.g. fool). Include judgements. Support the judgements with impressive knowledge. Sum up in relation to the question (you will see key words again). TOUGH – Can you spot any weaknesses in the essay? You must use 5 colours to underline and indicate where you see these features. You will be given each

  5. ‘Homer Simpson is not the fool that the world thinks he is’ How far do you agree with this statement? A GRADE ESSAYS MUST: Link within the paragraphs. Can you see anywhere across the main paragraphs that the sub-topics are linked? It must not read like a series of mini-essays but one long argument with different factors assessed that are interlinked.

  6. ‘Homer Simpson is not the fool that the world thinks he is’ How far do you agree with this statement? Conclusions should: Be firm and decisive, not sat on the wall. Should sum up your essay. Should include your best fact/stat/quote. The last sentence should be the best, leaving the examiner thinking ‘wow’. A Grade Conclusions will have the X factor. It is hard to explain, it might be that you showed not everything is ‘black or white’, or something else unexpected. Write your own and then I’ll show you mine.

  7. ‘Homer Simpson is not the fool that the world thinks he is’ How far do you agree with this statement? The Conclusion In conclusion, Homer Simpson has been an integral part of a strong, close-knit family that is loved all over the world and for that he must be held in high esteem. However, Homer’s inability to hold down a job, the laughable mistakes and misunderstandings that can be attributed to him in every episode and the fact that millions of people laugh at him every day and not with him, suggest that Homer Simpson, whilst not always acting foolish, must be categorised ultimately as a successful fool. Conclusions should: Be firm and decisive, not sat on the wall. Should sum up your essay. Should include your best fact/stat/quote. The last sentence should be the best, leaving the examiner thinking ‘wow’.

  8. ‘Homer Simpson is not the fool that the world thinks he is’ How far do you agree with this statement? Bonus Time Make sure that whilst this is all fresh in your head, you make notes somewhere important that you can refer back to. Ask questions.

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