Writing an Essay for FCE

FCE Writing
Paper 1 = Essay(compulsory)
Paper 2 = Choice: Letter/email (in)formal
A report
A review
An article

Time for question 1 & 2 = 1 hour 20 minutes.
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FCE Writing
Paper 1 = Essay(compulsory)
Paper 2 = Choice: Letter/email (in)formal
A report
A review
An article

Time for question 1 & 2 = 1 hour 20 minutes.

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BRAINSTORMING AND ORGANISING YOUR IDEAS
You can improve your writing by brainstorming ideas and then organising them before you begin writing.

Ms Cheizoo's Tip: ALWAYS MAKE A PLAN BEFORE STARTING YOUR WRITING ASSIGNMENT

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Which of the subjects you study at school do you think are most useful?

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How much freedom should young people have to decide what subjects they study at school

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The exam 
'You have been asked to write an essay for your teacher on subjects that should be compulsory at school.'

NOTE: An essay is always written for the teacher, it should anwer the question by addressing both content points and providing a new content point of your own. 

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Typical essay question
All young people should study a foreign language as part of their education. Do you agree? 
Notes: Write about
  1. Working life
  2. travel and holidays
  3. .................. (your own idea)

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The essay should be....
Well organised with an introduction and an appropriate conclusion and should be written in an appropriate register and tone (relatively formal and objective tone).
While it is possible to argue one point of view (agreeing or disagreeing), it is probably easier to have a balanced discussion comparing advantages and disadvantages or ideas for and against.

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How to write the essay.
  • Read the essay question and prompts VERY carefully. Then you will know what you have to do. (25% of the marks!!!!)
  • It is important to keep the focus of the question and that ALL your ideas and opinions are relevant to the question.
  • Support your opinions with reasons and examples.
  • Think of a third idea of your own.
  • Ideas need to be expressed in a clear and logical way.

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It is advisable to use 5 paragraphs
  1. Introduction
  2. Prompt 1 development + reason(s)/example(s)
  3. Prompt 2 development + reason(s)/example(s)
  4. Prompt 3 development + reason(s)/example(s) (own idea)
  5. Conclusion (you may include your opinion here)

Remember: 140 - 190 words

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    Work Alone and write a plan for your essay:
    Write down as many ideas as possible (no sentences) you have 2 minutes

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    Ideas - Compare your plan with your partner's ideas
    • useful for holidays; help get a good job; learn different cultures; English is an International language; meet new people; interesting to learn something new; get qualifications.

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    organise your ideas
    • work
    • leisure
    • for interest

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    Ex. 3 on page 46
    Read Marina's essay plan and answer the questions. 
    Ex. 4 - Work in pairs or groups, answer the questions
    Ex. 5 , 6, 7 as homework

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    now you need a great introduction
    It's often difficult to start writing, because you don't know what to say in the first sentence.
    1st sentence is really important, it's the reader's introduction to you.
    How could you get their attention?
    One way to get their attention is to ask a question.

    THE INTRODUCTION SHOULD BE QUITE SHORT AS OTHERWISE YOU WON'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME/WORD COUNT TO DEAL WITH THE REST OF THE TASK

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    Essay linking words and phrases
    • To express personal opinions: In my opinion, I believe that, I feel that/ it seems to me/ in my view/ as I see it / I think/ personally. 
    • To show purpose: to / in order to / so as to / so that
    • To list ideas: Firstly/secondly/ finally/ In the first place/Lastly
    • To contrast ideas: However/ although/ in contrast/ whereas/ but/ nethertheless / in spite of / despite. 

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    Essay linking words and phrases (continued)
    • To describe a cause: Because/ since/ as/ due to
    • To show a sequence: First of all/ then / after that / eventually/ in the end / finally
    • To add information: In addition / moreover / what is more / besides / too / furthermore / and
    • To conclude the topic: In conclusion / to sum up? in short / all in all

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