Question 4

The way in which the writer writes about Piggy’s life creates a negative and pessimistic viewpoint. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the character of Piggy and how his character is linked to being negative and pessimistic.

The examiner also wants your opinion in how far you agree with the statement.

Plan

1 – Introduction

What are you going to do? You are going to argue either for or against this statement, i.e In this essay I am going to consider whether or not Piggy’s life is shown as negative.

2 – Piggy

Explore Piggy’s character.

What is he like?

How do we know what he is like?

Use specific examples from the text to explore his character.

3 - Your opinion

This is where you argue whether or not you agree with this statement.

If you agree why do you agree?

Uses evidence to support your answer.

If you disagree why do you disagree/ Use evidence to support your answer.

This requires analysis of your opinion and Piggy's character.

4 – Conclusion

Come to a firm conclusion do you or do you not agree with the statement?

To what extent do you or do you not agree?

Maybe end with a quotation

REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.