This lesson contains 30 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
Today's focus
Writing: part 2
Slide 1 - Slide
Today's homework
Exercise 10 + 11: page 203
- Read the exam task and plan your essay
- Write your essay in 140-190 words. Use the checklist on page 213
Slide 2 - Slide
Slide 3 - Video
Article
In part 2 of the Writing paper, you choose a task from three possible ones. One of the tasks might be an article. The task will give details about what you should write an article about and what information you should include.
Slide 4 - Slide
Article
You might be asked to write a description, give examples, or give opinions about something. The task will also say where people will read your article (website, magazine, newspaper)
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Article
You should make sure you cover all the points in the task, and you should structure your article in a suitable way. You should use creative language to make the article interesting for your reader, and you can ask direct questions to engage them. You should write 140-190 words.
Slide 6 - Slide
Open your book: page 206
Exercise 2
Write an article about your hobby. Say what it is, how you start doing it, and why you enjoy it.
The best articles will appear in our magazine next week.
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What should you write about?
Slide 8 - Open question
What points should you include?
Slide 9 - Open question
Where will people read your article?
Slide 10 - Open question
Excersise 3: page 206
Study the modal answer and read the questions about it
Slide 11 - Slide
Does the article cover all the points in the task?
A
yes
B
no
Slide 12 - Quiz
How many paragraphes does it have?
A
1
B
3
C
4
D
5
Slide 13 - Quiz
How many direct questions does it ask the reader?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Slide 14 - Quiz
Is it written in a formal of informal style?
A
formal
B
informal
Slide 15 - Quiz
Tips
4. Read the tips
These tips can also be found in classroom 'Writing'
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5. It is important to choose a title and first sentence which will engage your reader to read more. Choose the best title and first sentence for an article about Nelson Mandela. Why is it the best?
Slide 17 - Open question
Excersise 6: page 207 Match the topic sentences to the paragraphs
A
1D, 2E, 3A
B
1E, 2C, 3A
C
1D, 2E, 3B
D
1B, 2E, 3A
Slide 18 - Quiz
Excersise 8: page 207
You can use structures to emphasise your ideas and opinions in an article. Complete each second sentence so it has a similar meaning bus has more emphasis.
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2. I like the freedom you get when you go hiking The thing ...... the freedom you get when you go hiking
Slide 20 - Open question
3. Her honesty really surprised me One thing ..... her honesty
Slide 21 - Open question
4. I will never forget our evening barbecues on the beach. What .... our evening barbecues on the beach
Slide 22 - Open question
5. I noticed how happy everone looked The thing .... how happy everyone looked.
Slide 23 - Open question
Exercise 9: page 207
Study the words and expressions in the Key language box.
Slide 24 - Slide
Excersise 10: page 207
Complete the sentences with one word in each space.
Slide 25 - Slide
1. .... me, sailing is definitely the best sport in the world!
A
to
B
for
C
as
D
with
Slide 26 - Quiz
2. Painting is relaxing, creative and fun, and .... addition to this, you can earn a bit of money by selling your paintings
A
to
B
in
C
at
D
for
Slide 27 - Quiz
3. As far ... I'm concerned, cooking is the best hobby
A
as
B
in
C
for
D
what
Slide 28 - Quiz
4. Hiking isn't expensive, .... means that anyone can do it