Mastering A2 Level Essay Writing

Mastering A2 Level Essay Writing

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write an essay at A2 level.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain what A2 level entails.

What do you already know about essay writing?

What is an Essay?

An essay is a piece of writing that presents an argument and supports it with evidence.

Explain the definition of an essay and its purpose to the students.

The Structure of an Essay

An essay should have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Explain the importance of essay structure and provide an overview of the three main parts of an essay.

Introduction

The introduction should grab the reader's attention, provide background information, and end with a clear thesis statement.

Provide examples of attention-grabbing techniques and how to write a thesis statement.

Body Paragraphs

Each body paragraph should focus on one main idea and provide evidence to support it.

Explain the importance of supporting evidence and provide strategies for organizing ideas in body paragraphs.

Counterarguments

Addressing counterarguments strengthens your argument and shows that you have considered different perspectives.

Explain how to identify counterarguments and how to address them in an essay.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize your main points and restate your thesis in a new way.

Provide examples of effective ways to conclude an essay and how to avoid common mistakes.

Practice

Practice writing essays at A2 level by choosing a topic and following the essay structure we have learned.

Provide a list of essay topics and guidelines for the students to practice writing essays.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.