as well as the main paragraphs what does an essay always need?
introduction and conclusion
What is the first thing that you should do when given the essay task?
underline key points
Each paragraph in the body of the essay starts with a..
topic sentence
What's the first step in creating your plan?
make a list of the 5 paragraphs
what should you include in a conclusion
summarise the essay in 1 sentence and clearly state your opinion on the question (answer the question)
linking word - contast - U _ _ _ _ _
unlike
what are the main paragraphs called?
the body of the essay
linking word meaning 'in addition' - M _ _ _ _ _ _ _
MOREOVER
what is the recommended amount of paragraphs for the essay?
5
How many topic points does the FCE essay always have?
3
what need to be used to connect your ideas?
linking expressions
linking expression - contrast - ON ....
on the other hand
What style of English is expected for an essay? Register
Formal
linking word meaning 'in addition' - F_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
FURTHERMORE
What should the introduction include?
topic in today's context, paraphrase and your opinion
what linking expression can be used to talk about your first point...
Firstly
how many paragraphs should you turn the topics into?
3
linking word - contrast - H _ _ _ _ _ _
however
What 2 things should you think about when faced with a writing task?
what to include and who will read it (audience)