H4 Week 39 Essays

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1. The janitor cleans the office everyday.

   • The office is cleaned everyday.

2. The postal worker lost the letter.

   • The letter was lost.

3. My boss sends emails.

   • Emails are sent.

4. Susan found the key.

   • The key was found.

5. Our gardener cuts the grass.

   • The grass is cut.

6. They all made mistakes.

   • Mistakes were made.

7. My cousin often steals cars.

   • Cars are often stolen.

8. The maid cleaned the rooms.

   • The rooms were cleaned.

1. The janitor cleans the office everyday.

2. The postal worker lost the letter.

3. My boss sends emails.

4. Susan found the key.

5. Our gardener cuts the grass.

6. They all made mistakes.

7. My cousin often steals cars.

8. The maid cleaned the rooms.

Active to Passive

Answers

Exercise 3:

1. was founded in 1904

2. has been stolen

3. is being repaired

4. 've been given a place on the course.

5. would have been told off.

Answers

Exercise 6:

1. are

2. as

3. been

4. to

5. is

6. being

7. by

8. have

9. doing

10. were

Exercise 9:

1. is believed to have originated

2. expected to be chosen

3. said that the festival is

4. is thought to be

5. is considered to be

6. to go/date back more than

Take a minute to read the Language Support given to you.

• Discuss what is on your Card.

• Use some of the phrases on the Language Support handouts.

• In 5 minutes you will report what you have discussed.

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Step 1: Form your own own opinion.

• I believe everyone should have the right to vote from the age of 16.

• People as young as 16 should definitely not be allowed to vote.

Step 2: Think of three reasons which support your opinion and at least one that could be used against you.

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H4 Week 39 Essays

Learning objectives

By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

• Identify the purpose, audience and structure of a B2 First essay.

• Develop arguments using reasons and examples.

• Organise ideas into coherent paragraphs.

• Use appropriate linking expressions and a neutral or formal register.

• Write an essay that addresses both given notes and an additional idea of their own.

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Step 1: Form your own own opinion.

• I believe everyone should have the right to vote from the age of 16.

• People as young as 16 should definitely not be allowed to vote.

Step 2: Think of three reasons which support your opinion and at least one that could be used against you.

Step 3: Discuss:

• Compare your ideas.

Step 4: Share

Plan your ideas!

• What is your opinion?

• How can you use the notes to build an argument and support your opinion?

• Remember to structure your paragraphs:

  • Point/Topic Sentence

  • Explain your point

  • Exemplify your point and link to the next paragraph.

Introduction

Topic --> Debate --> Clear Opinion

Many young people are concerned about their lack of proper representation in local government. While some believe the youth are not well enough informed to participate in the civic process, others believe that with the proper education and guidance they can be trusted to make informed decisions. (I believe) It is time to lower the voting age and allow everyone to participate in the voting process from the age of sixteen.

Introduction

Topic --> Debate --> Clear Opinion

Many young people are concerned about their lack of proper representation in local government. While some believe the youth are not well enough informed to participate in the civic process, others believe that with the proper education and guidance they can be trusted to make informed decisions. (I believe) It is time to lower the voting age and allow everyone to participate in the voting process from the age of sixteen.

Body Paragraph 1

Teenagers are often accused of not caring about civic issues and of being uninformed of what is happening on the political stage. This is unsurprising due to the fact that they are not allowed to participate in the voting process. Allowing people to vote from the age of sixteen would motivate the youth to learn about the issues and increase their knowledge what is happening in the political sphere. They are more than capable of making decisions on important matters, especially on matters that affect themselves and their futures.

Identify at least four differences between the extracts.

Characteristics of a Cambridge essay:

• Neutral or formal register

• Clear arguments supported by explanations and examples

• Logical paragraph structure

• Appropriate linking expressions

• A conclusion that answers the question

Think – Pair – Share

You should consider:

1. What arguments might support this proposal?

2. What arguments might challenge it?

3. What information would help us evaluate these arguments?

What is the difference between expressing an opinion and developing an argument?