WRITING

 On this page we will see everything related to the writings

Guide:

Before talking about a specific type, first we are going to see a guide that serves us for all types.

STEP 1

- Brainstorm for ideas 

          

      · Make a list in your language or in English putting the main ideas

STEP 2

- Organise your ideas 

    · Make a guide organizing the ideas made in the previous step

STEP 3

-  Focus on language

    · Think of expressions you can use

STEP 4

-  Write a first draft

STEP 5

- Check your work 

STEP 6

- writing a final draft 

A for and against essay

-Opening:

          +States the issue 

- Body:

          +Present arguments for and aginst 

          + Giving examples 

-Closing:

          +Summarises the topic 

-Useful expressions:

Are the advantages of ... greater than the disadvantages?

However, is it really a good idea to ...?

There´s no dobt that ...

It´s true taht ...

Firstly, .../ Secondly, .../ Finally, ...

On the one hand...

On the other hand...

Although ...

However, ...

Furthermore, ...

Moreover, ...

In addition, ...

In my opinion, ...

Personally, I think ...

In conclusion, ...

To sum up, ...

In short, ...

An opinion essay 

-Opening:

          +States the topic 

          + States the writer's opinion

- Body:

          +Support the writer's opinion with reason, facts and examples

          + Each idea is developed in a new paragraph. 

-Closing:

          +Summarises and restates the writer's opinion.

-Useful expressions:

I (do not) think / believe that ...

In my opinion, ...

I believe ...

I hate / love / don´t mind ...

As I see it, ...

There´s no doubt that ...

It´s clear that ...

As far as I´m concerned, ...

Personally, ...

While I understand ... , I (do not ) believe...

For example, ...

Firstly, ...

Furthermore, ...

Finally, ...

In conclusion, ...

In short, ...