[CT5] Writing Formats + essay

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

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CAE/CPE Writing formats

Name the 5 different writing
formats for CAE/CPE

Formal

Semi-formal

Informal

Essay

Formal letter

Informal letter

Review

Report

Proposal/Article

What do you need to focus on in
'formal writing'?

Writing in general

• No contractions → can’t = cannot / won’t = will not
  
• Formal language
  
• Empty line between each paragraph
  
• Don’t use questions
  
• Don’t use ‘I’
  
• Use linking words
  
• Show your vocabulary!

Important

A CPE essay is a bit different than a CAE essay - specifically the task. 

Only language and aim is similar

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
  

The nuts and bolts (CPE)

• Read the task carefully: you'll see two texts
  
• Write down two key points of each text
  
• Write your essay in 240 to 280 words 
  
• Target reader: tutor/academic
  
• Very helpful: https://engxam.com/handbook/how-to-write-an-essay-c2-proficient-cpe/ 

Get to work

1. Write your essay in Write&Improve (next slide)
2. Let the programme check --> use the feedback to rewrite
3. Save your essay in a Google Doc
4. Deadline = 19/09

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