How to write an essay

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A hook in an essay is used to
A
to catch fish with
B
get the attention of your readers
C
to conclude your essay
D
write the title of your essay

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Each paragraph should:
A
talk about all the points
B
focus on a single point
C
what is a paragraph

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FCE
Step 1:
analyze the question

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In the three body paragraphs you can write anything you want
A
Yes, of course!
B
No, you get 2 topics and one free choice.
C
No, you get three topics.
D
What is a paragraph?

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Tone of voice=
SEMI-FORMAL
The eassay is always written for the teacher.

Tone of voice=
SEMI- FORMAL
In the FCE exam you may use shortened forms (Isn't - She's I'm)

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In an FCE essay you can use words like
cool, awesome, gonna, kinda, wanna.
A
No, it is too informal.
B
Yes, of course you can, dude!
C
What does semi- formal mean?

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FCE
Step 2:
how to plan your essay

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First you have to decide
A
If you should write a title at the top of the page.
B
If you want to use a funny quote.
C
What your conclusion is going to be.
D
If you want to plan on paper or just start writing.

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Secondly you need to plan
A
What you are going to put in each paragraph.
B
I don't plan, I just write and get it done.
C
How many funny quotes you can put in.
D
What exactly do you mean by "planning"?

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Thirdly, you need to make sure
A
To draw a line where a paragraph should be.
B
that paragraphs are connected to the conclusion.
C
that the nice boy/girl sitting opposite you, notices you.
D
that it looks as though you are writing something on paper.

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FCE
What kind of sentences should I use in my paragraphs? 

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Every good paragraph starts with a:
A
a reason
B
an argument
C
a topic sentence
D
a supporting sentence

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RECAP

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Checklist
1. Have I answered the question?
2. Have I used topic sentences? 
3. Is my grammar correct?
4. Is my spelling correct?
5. have I counted my words?

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YOUR TASK!

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Formative Essay writing task
Tomorrow, we will write an FCE style essay in class. We will use the assignment in the Text book- page 44 exercise 9

Bring your essay PLAN using your notes or ideas from ex. 9

to 4th hour tomorrow, where we will WRITE THE ESSAY AS A FORMATIVE TASK

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