FCE Essay workshop

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FCE

Essay Workshop

Atheneum 3

What is the structure of the FCE essay?

03:16

What TWO things do you need to do in the introduction?

04:29

Where should your own idea go in the BODY PARAGRAPHS? (The intro is para 1)

1. Paragraph 2
2. Paragraph 3
3. Paragraph 4
4. Paragraph 5

05:28

06:10

What is a concessive clause?

1. it contrasts the main clause / idea
2. it supports the main clause / idea

07:05

How will you use LINKING WORDS and opening phrases in your body paragraphs?

08:54

PROMPT

Many people think living in the countryside provides a better way of life. To what extent do you agree?

Notes:

1. health benefits

2. day to day life

3. ................(your own idea)

Plan your ideas

Health benefits	day to day life	Social life
+ +	+ +	- -

Plan your ideas

Health benefits	day to day life	Social life
+ cleaner air + more opportunity to hike and exercise outdoors	+ beautiful scenery + relaxed pace of life	- less friends closeby if they live in the city - not as many facilities (sports, restaurants)

Next Step:
INTRODUCTION

2 Sentences:

1.  General statement about the topic

2.  Rephrase the question of the essay

What is your introduction?

Step 2:
Write the body paragraphs

- Use a topic sentence which introduces the idea

- Use a linking word (adding detail, contrast...)

- Each body paragraph is ±3 sentences

- Use fancy vocab! Replace boring words with synonyms

Health benefits: write 2-3 sentences and use a linking word at the beginning.

Health Benefits  (Para 2)

Living in the countryside has pros to your health. This is good for you and you may live long.

IMPROVE THIS!
- better vocab
- Put these sentences together

- Change the underlined words

Conclusion 

     1. Restates your POINTS that disagree with your opinion. 
AND:   2.  it contrasts the points made that agree with your opinion.

Example:

Although living in the countryside might mean less social contacts, the benefits of cleaner air as well as beautiful scenery are much more important in life. Therefore, I......

What are other CONTRASTING FCE LINKING phrases?

Revise your essay! 

•  Check spelling!
• Is the structure correct?
• Did you use linking words to connect your paragraphs? (CB. p. 198)
• Is it clear in your introduction what your essay will be about? 
• Body Paragraphs: Each have 3 sentences (Topic sentence,

example + detail)

• Conclusion: 1. Restates your POINTS that disagree with your opinion. 

AND: 2. it contrasts the points made that agree with your opinion.

HAND IN AGAIN: DOUBLE-SPACED and TYPED in file.

The essay is FORMAL writing.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

You are allowed to use contractions (short forms) --> we're, they're, she's...

1. True
2. False

What should you do first before writing the essay?

1. Highlight what to answer in the prompt
2. Plan the body paragraph ideas
3. write the intro
4. A -> B -> C

What is the 'prompt'?

1. I have not a clue!
2. the writing assignment
3. your essay
4. your textbook

How can you count your amount of words easily?

1. Count each word as you write
2. Don't count... You should know....
3. Count the first line and x by # of lines.
4. Follow the rules on how many sentences for each paragraph.

How will you score high marks on the essay? What should you make sure to do? (write list of 5)

What do you still need help with?

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