FL2 essay lesson 1

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Essay writing lesson 1

At the end of this lesson, you will:

- know what a Cambridge B2 First writing exam looks like

- know what an essay is

- know how to plan your essay

- have received tips about essay writing

- know where to find more information about essay writing

- know how you can practice your essay writing more

FCE - Writing Exam

FCE Writing (1 hour 20 minutes)

The writing paper is divided into two parts, you have to complete one task from each part. 

Each part carries equal points SO...... You should not spend longer on one than another. 

Writing - Part 1

PART 1 Is compulsory and there is no choice of questions 

- You have to write an essay. 

You have to write 140- 190 words

Writing - Part 2

Part 2 has three tasks to choose from which may include:

• a letter or email
• an article
• a report
• a review

You choose 1 of the 3 options and write 140-190 words.

Different types in part 2

AN ARTICLE is usually written for an English-language magazine or newsletter, and the reader is assumed to have similar interests to the writer. The main purpose is to interest and engage the reader, so there should be some opinion or comment. 

AN EMAIL/A LETTER is written in response to the situation outlined in the question. Letters and emails in the Cambridge English: First Writing paper will require a response which is consistently appropriate in register and tone for the specified target reader. Candidates can expect to be asked to write letters or emails to, for example, an English-speaking friend or colleague, a potential employer, a college principal or a magazine editor. 

Different types in part 2

REPORT is usually written for a superior (e.g. a teacher) or a peer group (e.g. members of an English club). Candidates are expected to give some factual information and make suggestions or recommendations. A report should be clearly organised and may include headings. 

A REVIEW is usually written for an English-language magazine, newspaper or website. The main purpose is to describe and express a personal opinion about something which the writer has experienced (e.g. a film, a holiday, a product, a website etc.) and to give the reader a clear impression of what the item discussed is like. Description and explanation are key functions for this task, and a review will normally include a recommendation to the reader.  

Essay

AN ESSAY is always written for the teacher. It should answer the question given by addressing both content points and providing a new content point of the writer’s own. The essay should be well organised, with an introduction and an appropriate conclusion and should be written in an appropriate register and tone. Take care to read every part of each question, and not to omit any required development of the topic

Essay writing

In an exam, you won't have time to write two versions of your essay, so it is very important to make a plan. 

Spending just 10 minutes planning can make a big difference. This plan can simply be notes under headings but it will help with paragraphing and with including everything required in the task. 

PLAN YOUR ESSAY

USE THIS OUTLINE EVERY TIME YOU PLAN AN ESSAY 

1. Introduction
2. first idea (prompt 1)
3. second idea (prompt 2)
4. own idea
5. conclusion

How many paragraphs does the B2 First essay have?

1. 1
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

True or False: you should use contractions in an essay.

1. True
2. False

True or False: you should use slang in your essay.

1. True
2. False

True or False: Trying to make a better sentence/using more difficult grammar structures is more important than the number of grammatical mistakes on a higher level

1. True
2. False

Summary

- Intro = algemeen, niet direct de vraag of van de docent.... 

-No contractions

- No slang/conversational English

- paragraph starts with topic sentence

- Check: *Q answered? *Grammar, spelling, interpunction

* linking words

* vocab improvement

* Show a range of language

Writing reference essays

p 180/181 = model answers, tips & useful phrases

p187/188 = sample answers

p 194 = marking guidelines

Reader?

More? https://www.rubenvalero.com/learningenglish/b2-first-fce/writing-fce-b2/fce-essay/

Essay writing lesson 1

At the end of this lesson, you will:

- know what a Cambridge B2 First writing exam looks like

- know what an essay is

- know how to plan your essay

- have received tips about essay writing

- know where to find more information about essay writing

- know how you can practice your essay writing more

On a scale of 1 to a 100, how well do you feel this lesson has helped you learn about essay writing?

0100

Type your question or the aspect of essay writing you need more help with here.

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