Detail what you include in each paragraph of an OPINION/ARGUMENTATIVE essay.
TITLE 1. facts + intro to topic/general beliefs 2. offer support or counter argument 3. offer support or counter argument 4. summarize + opinion
Detail what you include in each paragraph of a REVIEW.
TITLE A (1 name/general info 2 description 3 likes + dislikes 4 opinion + recommendation + reason) B (1 info + description 2 likes 3 dislikes 4 rec+op)
What's the difference between a DISCURSIVE (for and against) ESSAY and an OPINION ESSAY?
A discursive essay includes other people's point of view (more neutral throughout), while an opinion essay is more critical and only supportive of one side.
Detail what you include in each paragraph of a DISCURSIVE (+ adv for/- disadv against) essay.
TITLE 1. introduce topic, state situation 2. offer arguments for/advantages 3. offer arguments against/disadv.s 4. summarise + give opinion
What's the main difference between an OPINION essay and a DISCURSIVE (+/-) essay?
in an opinion essay you support your opinion throughout and state your opinion at the end. In a discursive essay you ONLY state your opinion at the end.
What are some differences between a REVIEW and an DISCURSIVE ESSAY (adv.s / disadv.s)?
Review: personal experience throughout, description of something + opinion + reccommend. Discursive: no personal exper., include adv/disadv, more formal
Which linking phrase is best to use for CONTRAST: alternatively, it is said, there is a strong case for, likewise
alternatively
Describe the structure and paragraphs of a REPORT
TITLE / 1 introduction explaining purpose of report 2 offer information + subtitle 3 information + subtitle 4 conclusion + recommendation
Offer 3 linking words or phrases for CONCLUDING
in conclusion / in short / to sum up / taking everything into account/consideration / all things considered / on balance / in summation
Do you include contractions in a REPORT?
No, it is formal.
Name 3 connectors/linking phrases that demonstrate CONSEQUENCE (ex. I was very hungry, ________ I ate lunch immediately.)
so / therefore / that is why / as a result / as a consequence / due to this/that
Of a REPORT, REVIEW, INFORMAL LETTER, OPINION ESSAY, and DISCURSIVE ESSAY, name all the FORMAL writing types.
REPORT, OPINION ESSAY, and DISCURSIVE ESSAY,
Detail the structure of an INFORMAL LETTER.
1. say hello/hi 2. thank you for writing/greeting 3 answer question 4 answer question 5 say goodbye 6 sign-off + name
Of a REPORT, REVIEW, INFORMAL LETTER, OPINION ESSAY, and DISCURSIVE ESSAY, name all the INFORMAL writing types
REVIEW, INFORMAL LETTER
Describe the organization of a REVIEW
(review students' answer)
Offer 3 connecting words / phrases for SEQUENCING (putting in order) ideas
first of all / in the first place / to start with / to begin with / in the second place / secondly / next / finally / last but not least
Offer 3 connecting words or linking phrases that are good for CONTRAST
although / however / but / even though / on the one hand... on the other hand / in spite of + verbing(noun / despite verbing(noun
Offer one connector that is useful for introducing the CURRENT SITUATION (think introduction)
Nowadays, These days, In the last few years/decades... has become
Describe the organization of a DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
(review students' answer)
Name one gramatical structure that is beneficial to use in FORMAL writing types.
passive
Are 2 differences between an ARTICLE and a DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY?
(review students' answer)
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