Kickstart Your Essay: Planning Together
Writing Project: Week 1
Onderdelen in deze les
Writing Project: Week 1
What do you already know about writing essays?
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson you can:
explain the essay task
name key essay parts
plan your main ideas
create an outline for your essay
Warm-Up: What Makes an Essay Clear?
Think – Pair – Share: 1. Think quietly: What makes an essay easy to understand? 2. Share your ideas with a partner. 3. Discuss your answers with the class.
The Writing Process
Good writing takes time! We will: 1. Write a first draft. 2. Get feedback. 3. Improve our writing. 4. Write the final version.
Essay Requirements
Your essay should be 500–1,000 words. Use a clear structure: introduction, body, conclusion. Write in simple, clear English (B1 level). Stay on topic and be clear.
Basic Essay Structure
An essay has three parts: - Introduction: Tell the reader your topic and plan. - Body: Share your main ideas in 2–3 paragraphs. - Conclusion: Summarise your main points.
Model Essay
I will provide you with a model essay that we will analyse together
Questions
1. What is the topic?
2. Who is the reader?
3. What is the purpose?
4. How many body paragraphs?
5. What linking words are used?
How to Plan Your Essay
Start with your topic.
Decide why you are writing and who will read your essay.
Think of 2–3 main ideas for the body paragraphs.
Open up a word document to gather your thoughts.
Your Essay Planning Template
Copy and complete this for your essay: - Working title: - Topic: - Purpose: - Main idea 1: - Main idea 2: - Main idea 3 (optional):
Peer Feedback: Check Your Plan
Swap your plan with a partner. Answer: - Is the topic clear? - Are the ideas logical? - Is anything missing?
Exit Question: Share Your Plan
What is your main topic? What is your strongest main idea? Be ready to share your answers.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
