How to build an essay

A useful introduction on how to build and plan a formal essay, focused on AQA English Language GCSE English Language Paper 2, question 5. Uses a sample essay title on gender and equality and provides a planning template for students. 

Sample content:

How do you build an essay?    

• Thesis - your view: established in the introduction, built upon throughout and developed.
• Antithesis - different views which you can critique throughout the essay, at appropriate points.