FCE Writing skills

G1b - Periode 3 

FCE Writing skills 

Today's goals

• Taking a look at the planner for this term 
• At the end of today's lesson you know what the goals are for term 3
• At the end of today's lesson you know where to find the writing exercises 

 Goals for this term

Essay linking words and phrases

• To express personal opinions: In my opinion, I believe that, I feel that/ it seems to me/ in my view/ as I see it / I think/ personally. 
• To show purpose: to / in order to / so as to / so that
• To list ideas: Firstly/secondly/ finally/ In the first place/Lastly
• To contrast ideas: However/ although/ in contrast/ whereas/ but/ nethertheless / in spite of / despite. 

Essay linking words and phrases (continued)

• To describe a cause: Because/ since/ as/ due to
• To show a sequence: First of all/ then / after that / eventually/ in the end / finally
• To add information: In addition / moreover / what is more / besides / too / furthermore / and
• To conclude the topic: In conclusion / to sum up? in short / all in all

Now you need a great introduction

It's often difficult to start writing, because you don't know what to say in the first sentence.
1st sentence is really important, it's the reader's introduction to you.
How could you get their attention?
One way to get their attention is to ask a question.

THE INTRODUCTION SHOULD BE QUITE SHORT AS OTHERWISE YOU WON'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME/WORD COUNT TO DEAL WITH THE REST OF THE TASK

Lesson goals

-At the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a review on a movie

-At the end of this lesson, you can use signal words in the right context.

How to write a review

-Make sure you know exactly what the movie is about

Write down your opinion

-Only write down positive/negative things about the movie!

Persuade others

-Give a recommendation:

“I recommend this movie, because the actors played their roles very well and the plot is surprising.”

Wat is een voegwoord?

Geef voegwoorden die jij kent (Engels)

"The tv is broken, (...) someone threw a rock at it."

1. That's why
2. Because
3. Therefore
4. And

"(...) why I like cats, is because they are cute."

1. Another reason
2. And
3. That's why
4. Or

"I like the plot in this movie (...)"

1. Additionally
2. As well
3. For example
4. Too

"(...), I recommend watching this movie, because the actors are good."

1. Because
2. Since
3. To summarize
4. As well

Write a review

- Write your review (for instance) about one of the following films and use signal words:

Toy Story

Star Wars

Harry Potter

Frozen

Pirates of the Carribbean