essay writing common mistakes + WR 20.1 r/AITA

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Common mistakes in essay writing

Common mistakes in essay writing

Content  

• no thesis statement,  
  
• unclear structure/ arguments,  
  
• new arguments in conclusion 
  
• no point to ponder

You should be able to highlight your thesis statement and arguments in the text!!

Common mistakes in essay writing

Stylistic:

• informal language: kids, stuff 
  
• contracted forms: don’t – do not 
  
• ‘I’-constructions: I think this is wrong ->  
  

    This is wrong 

• ‘you’-constructions: If you make something illegal -> 
  

    If something is made illegal 

Common mistakes in essay writing

Spelling

• to / too: it will be too late - others may be hurt too 
  

go to the cinema - to be clear 

• of / off: switch something off – fall off  
  

    of course – plenty of time 

• there / their: there is much violence there (location) 
  

    they mind their own business (possessive) 

Common mistakes in essay writing

Grammar

• verb tenses (e.g. present simple vs. continuous),
• word order,
  
• incorrect references:

these treatments lets – fireworks has its problems

Common mistakes in essay writing

Linking words:

• But, And, So, Because 
  

Don’t use these at the start of your sentences. Instead use cohesive devices from your reader:  However, Moreover, Therefore,  
At last, -> Finally, 
At first, -> First of all, / Firstly, / In the first place, 

Common mistakes in essay writing

Punctuation

Please remember to start your sentences with a capital letter and end them with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. 

Linking words need special punctuation, e.g.:

Moreover, ...

This happens, for example, when people forget to...

Wasp Reporter 20.1: r/AITA

• speaking
  
• listening
  
• vocabulary
  
• reading
  

pre-listening

assignment 42

Listening: assignment 43 (SF p.14)

r/AITA

individual work

Student File p.14 

assignments 44 (A+B), 45

Tue 14 September

• check homework: exc 11, 14, 15, 23 
• speaking: exc 25
• TB 1.2 exc 11, 14, 15, 23

Good to see you, V5!

Mon 8/11 - Fri 12/1

Study objectives:

• I know what to revise and prepare for my upcoming test 
  

 

This today's work:

• check answers WR text r/AITA
• Final practice essay writing
• revise for your test
  

 

 

Lesson 2

Planning your essay (final practice)

Think of a thesis statement and two supporting arguments for one of the following prompts (max. 5 mins). Then start writing your essay. 

• Is the death penalty a just punishment?
  
• Should video games be a sport?
  
• Are the rules at school fair?
  
• Should all new cars be electric?
  

Remember to use the required grammar items. Please see rubrics form in your reader

Good luck on your test!