Revision for Writing Identity and Belonging Practise AT

Identity is... Define identity in three words

Identity Complex Fluid Unique

Complex Identity is complex because it can be objective and subjective. Many factors combine to make up a person’s identity. For example: race, culture, nationality, ethnicity, experiences, family, location, historic time and place, thoughts, feelings, beliefs, biology etc...etc...

Fluid Identity is fluid because it is always changing. As we grow physically, our identity and self image changes; as we grow emotionally, out identity changes; as we reflect on our life experiences, our identity changes. We can consciously choose to change who we are by behaving and thinking differently. We can purposely change our looks. The way we see ourselves and the way others see us can always change.

Unique We might share aspects of our identity – for example, we may all identify as Australian, but our identity is what sets us apart from everybody else

Belonging is... Define belonging in three words

Belonging Comfortable Secure Elusive

Comfortable Belonging is feeling comfortable where you are and who you are with. It is feeling as though you fit; that feeling that things are ‘right’ or that you are ‘where you are meant to be’.

Secure Belonging provides a sense of security; a sense that you are not alone and that you are safe. Feeling as though you belong helps you to feel confident.

Elusive A sense of belonging is something many people search for their whole lives but may never find.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Identity & Belonging What is the relationship??

Unpack your prompt Rewrite the prompt in your own words Do you agree, partially agree or disagree? Explain in a couple of sentences why

Planning Discuss your answers with your group You should now have a variety of ideas surrounding your prompt Discuss which texts you can relate to your prompt – jot down how they link to your ideas

Writing your introduction Sentence 1: Reword the prompt Sentence 2: Summarise some arguments for the prompt – Some people believe that... – There is evidence to suggest... – It can be argued.... – One the one hand...

Writing your introduction Sentence 3: Summarise some arguments against the prompt – However, others feel.... – Nevertheless, it can also be that.... – There is also evidence to suggest.... – On the other hand....

Writing your introduction Sentence 4: Your thesis statement/contention Tells the reader what you are going to discuss in your writing

Body Paragraphs Idea: what is the key idea of your paragraph? This becomes your topic sentence Supporting points: the development of your paragraph – you will need 2 – 4 points. These are your examples and explanations Concluding sentence: links the idea back to the prompt.

Smoothly incorporating EVIDENCE and EXAMPLES An example of___________can be found in___________when___________ _________ offers a telling example of _______ with the depiction of_______ Despite this, _________ shows us that _______ is not always the case when _______

Smoothly incorporating EVIDENCE and EXAMPLES _________ opens up new ways of thinking about _______ through __________ Yet as ______ demonstrates, _______ is not always straightforward This idea is explored by ________ in ________ reflecting the belief that_________ because____________

Concluding Rephrase the prompt (differently from your introduction) Recap the main ideas you have discussed Give your point of view

The beginning of the end On balance, it is clear... (reword contention) (reword contention) This is evident in... (summary of main ideas) As we have seen... (reword contention)