5h - essay writing final review

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Essay Writing

final tips and trick

You have to write ... paragraphs in your essay

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

Your essay should have a title.

1. True
2. False

Which of these can you use
as much as you like?

1. You
2. We
3. They
4. I

It is allowed to use
"I" and "in my opinion"
in the ...

1. introduction
2. body paragraphs
3. conclusion
4. all paragraphs

Which of these is NOT allowed in your essay?

1. passive sentences
2. abbreviations
3. formal language
4. linking words

Your body paragraph should start with ...

1. a linking word
2. a linking word + a topic sentence
3. a topic sentence
4. an example

Your body paragraph should contain ...

1. only pro arguments
2. only con arguments
3. only examples
4. pro and con arguments

Topic sentences

• includes the topic of the paragraph
• is a single sentence
• links the topic to the essay question
• all information in the paragraph is linked to this topic 

Firstly, there is a discussion point about the atmosphere.

1. good
2. bad

To begin with, convenience plays a vital role in whether or not someone would attend a concert.

1. good
2. bad

Attending a concert is an unexplainable feeling.

1. good
2. bad

Lastly, the aspect of money.

1. good
2. bad

Finally, saving money plays an important role in both situations.

1. good
2. bad

Second of all, some people do not like big crowds and it makes them feel uncomfortable.

1. good
2. bad

Another big difference between going to a live concert and watching it at home is the cost.

1. good
2. bad

However, a real life concert also has its benefits.

1. good
2. bad

topic sentences

rewriting topic sentences

and 

thinking of new, orginal topic sentences

body paragraphs

• improve the vocabulary used
• improve by adding advanced linking words
• improve by adding come complex ideas
• improve by writing a good topic sentence