Essay writing (SRB p. 71)

Writing an essay
  • Structure/writing plan
  • style
  • passive forms
  • start writing essay 1
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This lesson contains 23 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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Writing an essay
  • Structure/writing plan
  • style
  • passive forms
  • start writing essay 1

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Write a thesis statement for the previous assignment.

Slide 5 - Open question

Example thesis
Despite doing more voluntary work than ever, the ubiquitousness of mobile devices means that the youth is now more self-centred than they have ever been.

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Thesis trick
Write your thesis using "I think (that)....." and then just erase the phrase "I think (that)"!

I think that the higher standard of living has created young people who need constant stimulation.
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The higher standard of living has created young people who need constant stimulation. 

Slide 7 - Slide

Rewrite the thesis you just wrote to make it a strong statment.

Slide 8 - Open question

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Mic drop
If you can't imagine dropping the mic after your last sentence, your conclusion isn't strong enough!

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Make the following sentence more formal: They gave us another room, but there was no telly and stuff.

Slide 13 - Open question

We were given alternative accomodation, but not even televison was a commodity.

We were given alternative accomodation, but it didn't even have a television.

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PASSIVE

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Slide 16 - Video

'The friends have been looking forward to meeting her.'
A
Passive
B
Active

Slide 17 - Quiz

All the biscuites were eaten.
A
Passive
B
Active

Slide 18 - Quiz

'Cricket is played in Australia.'
A
Passive
B
Active

Slide 19 - Quiz

The Government is planning a new road near my house.
A
passive
B
active

Slide 20 - Quiz

'The search was stopped because of the storm.'
A
Passive
B
Active

Slide 21 - Quiz

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SRB p. 71
Write your essay according to the instructions of your SRB.

- Include 2 different cohesive devices to introduce an argument
- Include 2 other cohesive devices throughout
- Use at least 3 passive structures in your essay

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