TEXT TYPES REVISION #8: ESSAYS

Tips on writing Essays

General 

-         Formal language

-         Paragraph structure (Topic Sentence / Justification or example/ Closing sentence)

-         Linking words or sequencers (Booklet)

-         Beginning and ending: Make reference to an unusual idea; addressthe reader; start with a quotation or thought-provoking statement

-         Plan your essay before you start

-         Don´t use emotional lg/ personal examples

-         Don´t repeat your arguments

For and Against Essays

P1: State the topic (Summarise the topic without giving your opinion)

P2 and 3: Arguments for /  justifications and examples

P4 and 5: Arguments against / justifications and examples

Conclusion

Balanced consideration / your opinion directly or indirectly

Opinion Essays

P1: State the topic and your opinion clearly

Body

P2: Viewpoint 1/ reason / example

P3: Viewpoint 2/ reason / example

P4: Opposing Viewpoint / why unconvincing/ reason / example

Conclusion

Restate your opinion

Essays Suggesting Solutions to Problems

Use the specific expressions to refer to problems and solutions that appear in the Booklet.

P1: You should state the problem, its causes and the consequences clearly in the INTRODUCTION. Summarise these points at this stage.

BODY: Present your suggestions and the expected results or consequences these might have

P2: Suggestion 1 and Result

P3: Suggestion 2 and Result

P4: Suggestion 3 and Result

CONCLUSION

Summarise your opinion