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Essay Writing
CAE -V5CT
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Essay Writing
CAE -V5CT
Slide 1 - Slide
What is an essay?
Slide 2 - Mind map
Formal
Semi-formal
Informal
Essay
Formal letter
Informal letter
Review
Report
Proposal/Article
Slide 3 - Drag question
Writing in general
No
contractions
→ can’t = cannot / won’t = will not
Formal
language
Blank line
between each paragraph, no indentation
Don’t use
questions
Don’t use
‘I’in every sentence
Use
linking words
Show your
vocabulary
!
Slide 4 - Slide
The nuts and bolts (CAE)
Read the task carefully
Decide which
two points
you want to consider
You don’t have to use the
opinions
→ if you do, own words
Write your essay in
220 to 260 words
Target reader:
tutor/academic
Slide 5 - Slide
The nuts and bolts (CPE)
Read the task carefully: you'll see
two texts
Write down
two key points of each text present contrasting or complementary views
Identify whether the two texts
Integrate and paraphrase each of the main points
Integrate your own opinion & views
Write your essay in
240 to 280 words
Slide 6 - Slide
The order to write your essay
Start writing the body of your essay: PEE (Point - Evidence - Examples)
Write the introduction of your essay: Thesis Statement is final sentence of introduction
Write the conclusion: Rephrase your Thesis Statement
Choose a catchy title: no question
Slide 7 - Slide
Tips for writing:
Do not use 'I' or 'you' (neutral tone)
Avoid contracting words (don't)
Be sparing with punctuation marks like exclamation mark, question mark, series of dots
Do not repeat the same word, use synonyms
Remember everything from your grammar classes, e.g. irregular verbs, tenses, word order, adjectives, adverbs
Use complete sentences, including a subject, verb, and complements (objects, adverbials, etc.)
Do not use informal language
Do not start sentences with
for, and, but, or, yet, so, because , etc.
Slide 8 - Slide
Linked to background info
Reason to oppose or support ideas
Development of an idea
Posed the end of the introduction
Thesis Statement
Argument
Slide 9 - Drag question
In what style should the essay be written?
A
informal
B
semi-formal
C
formal
Slide 10 - Quiz
Who is the audience for you essay?
A
your teacher
B
your friends
C
your parents
D
you yourself
Slide 11 - Quiz
How many paragraphs should the essay contain?
A
5
B
4
C
3
D
2
Slide 12 - Quiz
Which of these should you NOT do in the first paragraph?
A
State what you are going to write about
B
Introduce the topic
C
State your opinion
D
Write about 3 to 4 sentences
Slide 13 - Quiz
What is the purpose of the first sentence of a body paragraph
A
to give an example
B
to state whether that option is the most benefical
C
to indicate what the rest of the paragraph is about
D
to convince the reader
Slide 14 - Quiz
Which of these linking words are you allowed to use but are NOT considered advanced?
A
however / although
B
moreover / furthermore
C
for example / for instance
D
but / because / and / or
Slide 15 - Quiz
Which of these should you NOT do in your conclusion
A
repeat your examples
B
write which one is most beneficial
C
give a reason why it is most beneficial
D
summarise your main points
Slide 16 - Quiz
Emphasis
Addition
Contrast
Result
however
in contrast
above all
furthermore
nevertheless
most importantly
on the other hand
consequently
certainly
besides
moreover
what is more
due to
therefore
so
that is why
for instance
although
in fact
Slide 17 - Drag question
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