Writing an essay

Essay Writing 
CAE -V5CT
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Essay Writing 
CAE -V5CT

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Essay Writing 
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What is an essay?

Slide 3 - Carte mentale

Formal
Semi-formal
Informal
Essay
Formal letter
Informal letter
Review
Report
Proposal/Article

Slide 4 - Question de remorquage

Writing in general
  • No contractions → can’t = cannot / won’t = will not
  • Formal language
  • Empty line between each paragraph, no indentation
  • Don’t use questions
  • Don’t use ‘I’in every sentence
  • Use linking words
  • Show your vocabulary!

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The nuts and bolts (CAE)
  • Read the task carefully
  • Decide which two points you want to consider
  • You don’t have to use the opinions → if you do, own words
  • Write your essay in 220 to 260 words 
  • Target reader: tutor/academic



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The nuts and bolts (CPE)
  • Read the task carefully: you'll see two texts
  • Write down two key points of each text
  • Write your essay in 240 to 280 words 
  • Target reader: tutor/academic
  • Very helpful: https://engxam.com/handbook/how-to-write-an-essay-c2-proficient-cpe/ 



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The order to write your essay
  • Start writing the body of your essay: PEE (Point - Evidence - Examples)
  • Write the introduction of your essay: Thesis Statement is final sentence of introduction
  • Write the conclusion: Rephrase your Thesis Statement
  • Choose a catchy title: no question

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Tips for writing:
  • Do not use 'I' or 'you' (neutral tone)
  • Avoid contracting words (don't)
  • Be sparing with punctuation marks like exclamation mark, question mark, series of dots
  • Do not repeat the same word, use synonyms
  • Remember everything from your grammar classes, e.g. irregular verbs, tenses, word order, adjectives, adverbs


  • Use complete sentences, including a subject, verb, and complements (objects, adverbials, etc.)
  • Do not use informal language
  • Do not start sentences with for, and, but, or, yet, so, because , etc.

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Linked to background info
Reason to oppose or support ideas
Development of an idea
Posed the end of the introduction
Thesis Statement
Argument

Slide 10 - Question de remorquage

In what style should the essay be written?
A
informal
B
semi-formal
C
formal

Slide 11 - Quiz

Who is the audience for you essay?
A
your teacher
B
your friends
C
your parents
D
you yourself

Slide 12 - Quiz

How many paragraphs should the essay contain?
A
5
B
4
C
3
D
2

Slide 13 - Quiz

Which of these should you NOT do in the first paragraph?
A
Say what you are going to write about
B
Introduce the topic
C
Stating your opinion
D
Write about 3 to 4 sentences

Slide 14 - Quiz

What is the purpose of the first sentence of a body paragraph
A
to give an example
B
to state whether that option is the most benefical
C
to indicate what the rest of the paragraph is about
D
to convince the reader

Slide 15 - Quiz

Which of these linking words are you allowed to use but are NOT considered advanced?
A
however / although
B
moreover / furthermore
C
for example / for instance
D
but / because / and / or

Slide 16 - Quiz

Which of these should you NOT do in your conclusion
A
repeat your examples
B
write which one is most beneficial
C
give a reason why it is most beneficial
D
summarise your main points

Slide 17 - Quiz

Time to give some feedback
  •  Fill in the rubric for the person sitting next to you.
  • You will receive a filled in rubric from someone else.
  • Try to write down some general comments at the bottom of the rubric.
  • Be specific in your feedback and give suggestions for improvements.
timer
10:00

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Emphasis
Addition
Contrast
Result
however
in contrast
above all
furthermore
nevertheless
most importantly
on the other hand
consequently
certainly
besides
moreover
what is more
due to
therefore
so
that is why
for instance
although
in fact

Slide 19 - Question de remorquage