DISCURSIVE WRITING CHECKLIST

discursive writing checklist

Introduction

Choose essay title

PLan and structure

Read all four essay titles. Narrow it down to two options of topics you have studied. Make sure you understand the full titles. Decide on essay title you are most confident in.

Decide on discursive structure. Plan arguments in English. Make a note of useful vocabulary and key phrases you wish to include.

Plan and write a rough introduction to the essay, outlining the topic and what you will discuss.

Piece together

check and amend

Write the skeleton

Now check over work work carefully. Check spelling and check different grammar points separately. Pay attention to your frequent errors. Is it long enough? Have you written a conclusion?

Add in discursive phrases, paragraph starters, different word order, tenses, complex structures, adjectives etc.

Using your plan and phrases write the main bones of your essay. Try to give an argument and back it up with evidence if possible.