The JRE Analytical Paragraph

تانية بكالوريا English

الدرس ده عن إيه؟

An analytical paragraph answers a question with a clear claim, a reason, evidence from the text, an explanation and a concluding sentence. In this book we build it with JRE: Justify – Reasoning – Evidence.

الدرس ده عن أهم نوع كتابة في كتاب تانية بكالوريا كله: الـ Analytical Paragraph (فقرة تحليلية). يعني إيه؟ يعني حد يسألك سؤال زي «To what extent…?» وإنت ترد بـ رأي واضح، وسبب، ودليل من النص، وتشرح الدليل ده بيثبت كلامك إزاي.

في الكتاب الدرس ده في Unit 1 : Living Well in a Complex World، صفحة Writing: How to Structure an Analytical Paragraph (صفحة 26-27)، وبعدها Writing Task صفحة 32 وSummative Assessment صفحة 36. والكتاب بيطلب الفقرة (150-180) words.

خلي بالك: الطريقة دي (JRE) مش بس للكتابة. الكتاب بيستخدمها في القراءة والـ speaking وأسئلة الجنب في كل الوحدات. يعني لو فهمتها كويس هنا هتنفعك السنة كلها.

يعني إيه JRE؟

J = Justify: take a clear position (your claim). R = Reasoning: explain why. E = Evidence: support it with facts or examples from the text. The book adds + Reflect and Act: think about what this means in real life.

الكتاب بيسمي الطريقة دي JRE+ Inquiry Model. بص عليها كأنك محامي في المحكمة:

هيكل الفقرة زي ما الكتاب بيشرحه (5 أجزاء)

The book gives five parts: 1. Topic Sentence (Claim) – 2. Reason – 3. Evidence – 4. Explanation – 5. Concluding Sentence. In a 150-180-word paragraph, you can repeat Evidence + Explanation two or three times.

الكتاب بيقسم الفقرة لخمس جمل أساسية. بس علشان توصل لـ 150-180 كلمة، إنت بتكرر الدليل + الشرح مرتين أو تلاتة، وممكن تضيف رأي معارض (However…) وترد عليه.

عبارات مفيدة (من الكتاب + زيادة)

العبارات دي الكتاب حطها في Writing Task صفحة 32 وفي الـ Writing Frame صفحة 36. احفظ من كل مجموعة 2-3 بس واستخدمهم كل مرة:

لغة محايدة وحذرة (Neutral and Hedging Language)

Unit 1 asks you to use neutral and hedging language in evidence-based writing. Hedging words (may, might, could, suggest, tend to, likely) show caution. Absolute words (always, never, all, everyone) make a claim sound biased.

الكتاب في Unit 1 بيقول إن الكتابة الأكاديمية لازم تكون دقيقة وحذرة. يعني ماتقولش «كل المراهقين» أو «دايمًا» إلا لو عندك دليل 100%. بدل كده استخدم كلمات الـ hedging (كلمات بتخفف الحكم وبتبين إنك حذر).

• Teenagers who sleep less tend to feel more anxious.tend to = «غالبًا بيميلوا لـ». أهدى من «are always anxious».
• This habit is likely to improve concentration.is likely to = «غالبًا هيـ». احتمال قوي مش أكيد 100%.
• If schools offer counselling, stress levels may fall.الكتاب بيستخدم الـ conditionals للـ hedging: «لو… ممكن…».
• It could be argued that diet is as important as exercise.طريقة مهذبة تقول بيها رأي أو رأي تاني.

القواعد اللي بتخدم الفقرة

Unit 1 grammar helps you write JRE: relative clauses and participial phrases introduce evidence and define key terms, and conditionals add caution.

الكتاب بيربط قواعد الوحدة بالكتابة. حاول تحط في فقرتك واحدة على الأقل من كل نوع:

• Teenagers who exercise regularly tend to sleep more deeply.Relative clause: بتحدد مين بالظبط وبتقدّم الدليل بدقة.
• Mindfulness, which involves paying attention to the present moment, can reduce stress.Relative clause بتعرّف مصطلح (define a key term).
• Teenagers sleeping fewer than seven hours are more likely to report anxiety.Participial phrase: نسخة أقصر من who sleep.
• If teenagers had a regular bedtime routine, they would probably sleep better.Second conditional + probably = تخيل وحذر.

إزاي تكتب الفقرة خطوة بخطوة

1. اقرا السؤال كويس وحط خط تحت الكلمة المهمة: To what extent؟ (بأي درجة) / Why؟ / How؟ / Should؟ ده بيحدد شكل الـ claim.
2. قرر موقفك في ثانية: موافق جدًا؟ موافق لحد ما؟ مش موافق؟ اختار الأسهل في الدليل، مش الأحلى في الكلام.
3. دوّر في النص على دليلين (رقم، دراسة، مثال). علّم عليهم.
4. اكتب خطة صغيرة في الهامش: Claim – Reason – Evidence 1 + Explanation – Evidence 2 + Explanation – However – Conclusion.
5. اكتب الـ Topic Sentence: رأيك + كلمات من السؤال نفسه.
6. كمّل بالـ Reason (This is because…) وبعدين Evidence (According to the text…) وبعدين Explanation (This suggests that…). كرر مرة كمان بـ Furthermore.
7. زوّد رأي تاني بـ However ورد عليه في جملة. ده بيبين إنك بتفكر بعمق (critical thinking).
8. اختم بـ Therefore / Overall وقول رأيك تاني بكلمات مختلفة.
9. راجع: hedging words؟ relative clause؟ عدد الكلمات بين 150 و180؟ إملاء وعلامات ترقيم؟

موديل كامل

ده موديل على سؤال من Writing Task صفحة 27. اقراه الأول بالإنجليزي، وبعدين بص على الشرح تحته.

بص إزاي كل جملة في الموديل بتعمل وظيفة:

• Sleep is arguably the most important lifestyle factor…J (Claim): الرأي + كلمات السؤال (lifestyle factor, well-being).
• This is because sleep affects the body and the mind…R (Reason): ليه؟
• According to the text, teenagers need between eight and ten hours…E (Evidence 1): رقم من النص.
• Furthermore, research which was published… found that…E (Evidence 2): دراسة من النص.
• This suggests that poor sleep could weaken…Explanation: معنى الدليل.
• However, it can be argued that these factors are connected…Counter-point: الرأي التاني.
• Overall, if teenagers protect their sleep…Concluding sentence + لمسة Reflect and Act.

إزاي بييجي في الأسئلة؟

الأسئلة في الكتاب والمراجعات بتيجي بالأشكال دي:

1) سؤال JRE قصير جنب النص (جملة أو اتنين أو تلاتة): «To what extent is physical activity important for reducing stress? Support your answer with evidence from the text.»

Answer: Physical activity is very important for reducing stress. This is because, according to the text, exercise causes the release of endorphins, which reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. This suggests that even a brisk walk could help teenagers feel calmer.

الشرح: جملة رأي (J) + سبب ودليل من النص (R + E) + جملة شرح (This suggests that). ده JRE مصغّر.

2) Writing Task: فقرة تحليلية (150-180) words بسؤال To what extent / Should / How، زي الموديل اللي فوق.

3) Summative Assessment: الكتاب بيديك Writing Frame (بدايات جمل) وتكملها. مثال على تكملة البدايات:

• The issue of social media's influence on lifestyle is widely discussed today.بداية الموضوع.
• This paragraph examines whether platforms should be held responsible using evidence from the text.إنت هتناقش إيه.
• The text shows that edited images can create unrealistic expectations.دليل.
• This suggests that platforms share some responsibility.شرح.
• However, users can also choose what they follow.رأي تاني.
• Overall, it can be argued that responsibility is shared because both platforms and users make choices.الخلاصة بالسبب.

تدريب

A. Which part of the analytical paragraph is each sentence? (Claim / Reason / Evidence / Explanation / Concluding sentence)

1. 1. This shows that mindfulness can have a real effect on the body, not only on the mind.

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   Explanation — بيبدأ بـ This shows that وبيشرح الدليل.

2. 2. Social connection is more important than individual habits for teenagers' well-being.

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   Claim (Topic sentence) — رأي واضح بيرد على سؤال.

3. 3. According to the text, ten minutes of daily mindfulness can reduce stress hormones within a few weeks.

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   Evidence — According to the text + معلومة.

4. 4. Therefore, schools should encourage students to spend more time with friends face to face.

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   Concluding sentence — Therefore + تأكيد الرأي (وفيها act).

5. 5. This is because spending time with others helps us cope with life's pressures.

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   Reason — This is because.

6. 6. However, it could be argued that individual habits such as sleep are just as essential.

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   Counter-point — However + رأي تاني بلغة حذرة.

B. Rewrite these biased sentences using neutral and hedging language.

1. 7. Everyone knows that fast food is poison.

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   مثال: Many experts suggest that eating fast food regularly may harm health. — شلنا Everyone و poison.

2. 8. Teenagers never exercise these days.

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   مثال: Many teenagers do not seem to exercise enough. — never كلمة مطلقة.

3. 9. Social media completely controls young people's minds.

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   مثال: Social media could influence the way some young people think. — completely ← could influence.

4. 10. Mindfulness always cures stress.

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   مثال: Research indicates that mindfulness can help reduce stress. — always و cures أقوى من الدليل.

5. 11. All influencers lie about their lifestyle.

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   مثال: Some influencers may present an unrealistic picture of their lifestyle.

C. Choose the correct answer.

1. 12. Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep. ______, many of them sleep fewer than seven. a. Therefore b. However c. For example d. Furthermore

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   b. However — فيه تناقض بين المطلوب والواقع.

2. 13. ______ the text, more than 80% of teenagers do not meet the recommended activity levels. a. Because b. In contrast c. According to d. This shows

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   c. According to — بنقدّم دليل من النص.

3. 14. ______ that physical activity improves both the body and the mind. a. This suggests b. However c. For instance d. Although

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   a. This suggests — جملة شرح بعد الدليل.

4. 15. Which sentence uses hedging? a. Exercise always solves stress. b. Exercise may help reduce stress. c. Exercise is the only solution. d. Everybody must exercise.

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   b — may = حذر. الباقي كلمات مطلقة (always, only, Everybody).

5. 16. The best place for 'Therefore, …' is usually: a. the first sentence b. the evidence c. the concluding sentence d. the reason

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   c — Therefore بتختم وبتأكد الرأي.

D. Put the sentences in the correct order to make an analytical paragraph.

1. 17. (a) This indicates that diet affects school performance as well as health. (b) Therefore, a balanced diet should be a priority for every teenager. (c) A balanced diet is essential for teenagers' well-being. (d) According to the text, poor nutrition is linked to fatigue and difficulty concentrating. (e) This is because the food we eat gives us the energy to think and learn.

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   c – e – d – a – b — Claim ثم Reason ثم Evidence ثم Explanation ثم Conclusion.

E. JRE questions: answer in 2-3 sentences (claim + reason/evidence + explanation).

1. 18. Is mindful consumption one of the most important life skills for teenagers today? Use ideas from the text.

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   مثال: Mindful consumption can be a very important skill. This is because psychologists advise us to be careful about the media and products we absorb every day, not only food. This suggests that teenagers who choose carefully may protect both their health and their self-image.

2. 19. To what extent does social connection affect emotional health?

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   مثال: Social connection affects emotional health to a great extent. The text shows that spending time with friends and family face to face can reduce loneliness. This indicates that real relationships may build the resilience we need.

3. 20. Should schools offer counselling to reduce stress? Justify your answer.

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   مثال: I believe that schools should offer counselling. If students can talk to an expert, their stress levels may fall. This suggests that counselling could support both their well-being and their studies.

F. Writing tasks: write an analytical paragraph of (150-180) words.

1. 21. To what extent is personal responsibility important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle?

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   خطة مقترحة: Claim: important to a great extent, but not the only factor. Reason: our daily choices (food, sleep, screens) are in our hands. Evidence: the text's advice on bedtime routines / avoiding processed food. Explanation: small personal choices can make a measurable difference. However: access to resources and education also matters. Conclusion: responsibility is mainly personal but society should help.

2. 22. Why is social connection more important than individual habits for well-being? Justify your answer.

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   خطة مقترحة: Claim: social connection may be the most important factor. Reason: humans need support to cope with pressure. Evidence 1: face-to-face time reduces loneliness. Evidence 2: it builds emotional resilience. Explanation: habits are easier with friends (exercise together). However: sleep and diet are still essential. Conclusion: Overall, it can be argued that… because…

Checklist قبل ما تسلّم

دي نفس الـ Analytical Paragraph Rubric بتاعة الكتاب صفحة 27 + شوية حاجات مهمة:

• جملة 1: Claim واضح بيرد على السؤال.
• جملة 2: Reason واضح (This is because…).
• Evidence من النص (رقم، دراسة، مثال) مكتوب بكلماتي.
• Explanation بعد كل دليل (This suggests / shows / indicates that…).
• Concluding sentence بتأكد الرأي وبتقويه.
• استخدمت hedging (may, could, tend to, likely) ومفيش كلام مطلق من غير دليل.
• استخدمت relative clause أو participial phrase أو conditional واحدة على الأقل.
• الفقرة واحدة وعدد الكلمات 150-180.
• راجعت الإملاء وعلامات الترقيم.