identify and correct mistakes commonly made in essay writing
plan and write an argumentative essay
use exam vocabulary in context
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This lesson contains 10 slides, with text slides.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
Essay writing
Study objectives:
I can
identify and correct mistakes commonly made in essay writing
plan and write an argumentative essay
use exam vocabulary in context
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Common mistakes in essay writing
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Content
no thesis statement,
unclear structure/ arguments,
new arguments in conclusion
no point to ponder
You should be able to highlight your thesis statement and arguments in the text!!
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Stylistic:
informal language: kids, stuff
contracted forms: don’t – do not
‘I’-constructions: I think this is wrong ->
This is wrong
‘you’-constructions: If you make something illegal ->
If something is made illegal
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Spelling
to / too: it will be too late - others may be hurt too
go to the cinema - to be clear
of / off: switch something off – fall off
of course – plenty of time
there / their: there is much violence there (location)
they mind their own business (possessive)
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Grammar
verb tenses (e.g. present simple vs. continuous),
passives!!!
word order,
incorrect references:
these treatments lets – fireworks has its problems
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Linking words:
But, And, So, Because
Don’t use these at the start of your sentences. Instead use cohesive devices from your reader: However, Moreover, Therefore, At last, -> Finally, At first, -> First of all, / Firstly, / In the first place,
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Common mistakes in essay writing
Punctuation
Please remember to start your sentences with a capital letter and end them with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
