Essays

Essay writing technique:

 * 1) ====Read the question====
 * 2) ====Brainstorm ideas []====
 * 3) ====Organise your ideas in a logical sequence====
 * 4) ====Think of suitable, varied grammatical structures (comparatives, superlatives, conditionals)====
 * 5) ====Think of suitable, varied verb times (present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous, present perfect, present perfect continuous) [|www.englishgrammarsecrets.com] ====
 * 6) ====Think of varied vocabulary (avoid repetition) []====
 * 7) ====Write short sentences to explain your ideas====
 * 8) ====Use connecting words to create a coherent argument====
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 * 10) ====Read the question again====
 * 11) ====Improve the sentences====
 * 12) ====Write the conclusión and then the introduction.====
 * 13) ====Read the question again====
 * 14) ====Write the final version====

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And some more exam orientated subjects:
1,**You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Sara, who is planning to open a** "//You remember how Alex and I have always wanted to// //open a restaurant – well, we’re going to do it!// //We want to serve food from different countries in our// //restaurant so we’re planning to travel around to collect// //some ideas. We want to come to your country. When is// //the best time to come?// //We want to find out what people cook at home every// //day. What’s the best way for us to do that?// //We’d also like to go to some local restaurants which////serve traditional food. Can you recommend one?// //When we open the restaurant in July, we’d like you to// //come. Will you be free?//
 * restaurant. Read Sara’s email and the notes you have made. Then write an email to Sara:**

//Reply soon.// //Sara"//

//2.// You recently saw this notice in an English-language magazine called "Film World"
//Reviews needed!// //Have you been to the cinema recently? If so, could you write us a review of// //the film you saw? Include information on the characters, costumes and// //story and say whether you would recommend the film to other people.// //The best reviews will be published next month.//

**begin with the following words:** //"Anna had a very special reason for getting up early the next day, so she set the alarm for 5 am.// Write your story.
 * //3.// Your teacher has asked you to write a story for an international magazine. The story must**

**4. Your English speaking friend, Andrew, is thinking of starting a small business providing holiday** **camps for children. Read Andrew’s letter and then write a letter to him.**
"//I’ve decided to start my own business! I want to run// //summer holiday camps for children, with activities such as// //water sports, camping and climbing.// //Do you think a camp// //like this could be successful?// //I’m really interested to know what children in your country// //normally do during the summer holiday. Could you write// //and give me some information about this?// //I have one last question. If you are free this summer, would// //you like to come and help me organize the first summer// //camp? Of course I will provide you with accommodation.// //Please write back soon.//

//Andrew"//

5. You have recently had a discussion in your English class about places to live. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay, giving your opinion on the following statement. Whatever your age, life in the country is always better than life in the city. Write your essay.

6. You have decided to enter an international short story competition. The competition rules say that the story must start with these words "When their car broke down, they decided to go and ask for help at the farmhouse."

**7**. My favourite city: Write an e-mail to a friend telling them about your favourite city. What makes it so special? Describe the defining elements. What do you most like doing there?

30 minutes 80-100 words Mark the connectors, grammar structures and vocabulary range then give yourself a score for each of these elements out of ten points.

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