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Marta Ruiz Castaño
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Transcript
EBAU WRITING: OPINION ESSAY
Adapted from https://aprendoencasarm.com/bachillerato/bachillerato-2o/ingles-ii/
Nowadays, ... // It is argued that... // I totally agree / disagree / could not agree more with the fact that... // I strongly believe ... // Personally, I feel that...
- Establish the topic- Grab the reader's attention - State your opinion
INTRODUCTION
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 1
- Reason 1 to support cyour opinion and develop it- Give examples, relevant facts or details.
Firstly, ... // Secondly, ... // In the first place, ... // It is widely known that ... // It is a fact that ... // It is clear/true that ... // Research has shown that ... // As a matter of fact, ... // For instance // To give an example, ... // Probably the most obvious example is ... // Furthermore / What is more / In addition to this, ...
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 2
- Reason 2 to support your opinion and develop it- Give examples, relevant facts or details.
- Restate your opinion (deeper, other words) and briefly summarize reasons.- Include a call to action.
To sum up, ... // To conclude,... // In conlusion, ... // I believe... // in my opinion, ... // In my view, ... // I am convinced that ...
CONCLUSION
- Change your view- Give arguments on both sides of the topic - Use short forms
- STICK to your opinion- STICK to the topic - Use a formal style, without short forms
DON'TS
DO'S
EBAU WRITING: ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
Adapted from https://aprendoencasarm.com/bachillerato/bachillerato-2o/ingles-ii/
- Establish the topic (and say it is controversial).- Grab the reader's attention (rethorical question, for example)
Nowadays, ... // It is argued that... // The topic of ... has become quite controversial,
INTRODUCTION
PARAGRAPH FOR / AGAINST
On the one hand, ... // Some people are in favour of / convinced that / against ... // Some people feel that ... //
- Arguments on one side and develop them.- Give examples, relevant facts or details.
On the other hand, ... // Opponents of this view ... // Many people are against ... // Some people feel that ... //
PARAGRAPH AGAINST / FOR
- Arguments on the other side and develop them.- Give examples, relevant facts or details.
Taking everything into account,... // All things considered, ... // I am convinced that ... // In my view... // Personally, I feel that ... // I strongly believe that...
- Restate the issue (deeper, other words) - - Give and justify YOUR OPINION. - Don't include new ideas.
CONCLUSION
(linked to previous paragraph)
- Write about something different from the topic.- Include your opinion in the introduction. - Use short forms
- Present arguments both FOR and AGAINST- Give and justify your opnion in THE CONCLUSION - Use a formal style, without short forms
DON'TS
DO'S
EBAU WRITING: DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH/ESSAY
Adapted from https://aprendoencasarm.com/bachillerato/bachillerato-2o/ingles-ii/
- Establish the target of the description (person, object, place).- Say why it is special o why you have chosen it.
INTRODUCTION
My most valuable possession is... // The place where I feel ... // My _____ is the most important person in my life...
(1st paragraph or topic sentence)
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH / SENTENCES 1
- Person: physical appearance, personality- Place: physical details, attractions, landscape... - Object: physical description, parts, ...
My teacher's voice was soft and she never shouted. She was slim, like a model, and she wore long skirts and pretty blouses. //Other stars can be seen covering the ceiling during the day, like a starry sky.
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH / SENTENCES 2
My teacher was an extremely kind person and everyone loved her. // the sounds that are born from it remind me of the spring, with its bright colors and lively notes.
- Person: interests, lifestyle- Place: atmosphere - Object: how it works, utility
- Restate your description.- Make it personal and say why it is worthy. - Even finish with a recommendation. - Leave final image of what you are describing.
CLOSING
Even if I have a new one some day, my guitar will always be part of me. // ... when I am there I feel like I am in another world.
(4th paragraph or closing sentence)
- Start saying "I'm going to describe my mother..."- Finish resaying why the object/person/place is special. - Use short forms
- Use sensory details.- Use adjectives and adverbs. - Use comparatives and metaphors.
DON'TS
DO'S
EBAU WRITING: INFORMAL EMAIL
Adapted from https://aprendoencasarm.com/bachillerato/bachillerato-2o/ingles-ii/
Format of recipient and sender: myemail@whatever.com Subject: refer to the task of the email, for example: "Visit next weekend"
To: (recipient)From: (sender) Subject: (short sentence - 3-7 words)
INTRODUCTION
Hi Tom! // Hello my friend! // Hi Tom, (use the comma after the name)It's great to hear from you // Thanks a lot for writing // It was good to receive your email after so long // How is it going? // How are things going?
- Greet the other person in an informal way.- React to the previous email as stated in the task and ask them how they are feeling.
GREETING and FIRST PARAGRAPH
- No fixed expressions here.- Refer to the task in the exam and fulfill what you are told to do.
MAIN PARAGRAPH
- Start saying goodbye.- Ask for a response to your email.
It's time to say goodbye... // I hope you write back soon..
CLOSING
- Use a short expression to say goodbye.- Sign-off the letter (fake name)
Best wishes // All my love // Take careYour best friend // (name without surname)
GOODBYE & SIGNATURE
- Use formal language : I am looking forward to hearing from you.- Include information which is not required in the task.
- Use short forms: aren't- Use exclamations: Good luck! - Slang words are allowed: guys
DON'TS
DO'S