Introductions and Conclusions

For Y10 English Survival Essays

An introduction• Uses the key words from the question to make your

main point. • Then you need to mention the three points you are

going to make – your statements. • Also include the titles of the texts you have used. e.g In survival situations people cope in many

different ways. Sometimes they use the resources they can find in order to survive. Other times they rely on their friends and families, and sometimes they find something to believe in to keep them going. In the film ‘Cast Away’, and the books ‘Holes’ and ‘Hatchet’, these are some of the survival strategies shown.

Conclusion

• Mention the texts again. • Mention your three main points – say them a

different way.• Say which one of the three main points you

think is most important.• Finish with a strong statement that links to the

question.