writing folder 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

essay

writing folder 2

what is an essay?

What do you think is important when writing an essay?

essay

In the FCE exam writing an essay is compulsory. You are asked to write an essay outlining and discussing issues on a particular topic.

tips - content

• Remember to cover the two points given and add one of your own.
• Make sure you only include relevant information

tips - communicative achievement

• Include an essay title that reflects the question.
• Communicate your ideas clearly
• do not include any informal language
• make your writing impersonal
• write in a fairly formal style

No contractions in formal writing

Do not use don't or can't but do not and cannot

TIP: search for ' in Word to check your own work 

before finishing it.

• Shakespeare's and God's is OK
  
• he's is NOT OK

tips - organisation

• Make sure your ideas are well linked using a variety of linking phrases.
• organise your ideas in paragraphs.
• include an introduction and a conclusion
• outline your main ideas in the introduction
• summarise your main argument in the conclusion

tips- language

• Rephrase key language in your own words where possible.
• Use modal verbs and passive forms
• Try to use a wide range of vocabulary within the topic.
• introduce complex clauses with who, which etc.
• avoid using the same word (especially nouns) very often. Use synonyms.

essay

introduction:   introduce the topic/hook - thesis sentence - mini-outline

body: topic sentence - supporting evidence ( examples, facts, opinion of experts)

conclusion: repeat thesis sentence and main ideas in the body in different words. 

Writing folder 2

In class

now go to p.32

do exercises 1-7

Exercise 7 needs to be finished (digitally is fine) by next Wednesday (23 september)

How many parts are there in an essay?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

In which part do you write a thesis sentence?

1. introduction
2. body
3. conclusion

Which part of an essay consists of more than 1 paragraph?

1. introduction
2. body
3. conclusion

What is NOT important with regard to language

1. you should use formal language
2. you should avoid repetition
3. you should show a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures