Pease note the attached images.The first image demonstrates how to deconstruct a question and how to collate your ideas.

Things to note:

• Not all the ideas in the image above are of equal importance/value.
• There is a hierarchy at work here. Decide what your strongest argument will be and build your thesis statement around it.

The second image demonstrates an effective structure for the short answer response (Comprehending) questions.

Things to note:

• The first sentence is my thesis statement. It is a response to the question which will give my response direction and focus.
• Please avoid long-winded introductions in Section 1 of your examination. you don’t have time (in a 175 word approx) response to write anything longer than this.
• Note the text specific language and language devices mentioned in the paragraph.