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1. Slide 1 · title

   Building an Excellence Essay — Depth, not length

2. Slide 2 · points

   The path

   • Decode the statement; hunt the absolute word
   • Take a clear stance
   • Plan three thematic claims (not three shows)
   • Use multiple texts per paragraph
   • Explain how/why; apply theory as a tool
   • Develop an implication; conclude with nuance
3. Slide 3 · diagram

   The Depth Ladder

   What? → How? → Why? → So what? → Therefore?

4. Slide 4 · compare

   Same evidence, three depths

   • Achievement: Describe the change, Evidence from 2+ texts
   • Merit: Explain how & why, Apply theory
   • Excellence: Examine implications, Conclude with nuance
5. Slide 5 · statement

   Excellence isn't a longer essay. It's a deeper one — it examines implications.

6. Slide 6 · question

   Discuss: What is the strongest implication of escalating authenticity claims?