Section outline

◄Topic 9: Review
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    • In this section you will focus on writing an argumentative essay, i. e. a text in which the author presents his or her opinion on a topic. 

      Read the study materials and revise your knowledge of essay structure and appropriate language.

      Finally, write your own essay.

    • Vocabulary: Generalisations and specifics Test

      Let's practice vocabulary!

    • The structure of an essay

      Part 1 – introduction: explains the topic with general ideas, gives the main idea in the thesis statement

      Part 2 – main body: supports/explains the thesis statement (may be one or more paragraphs)

      Part 3 – conclusion: summarizes/restates the thesis and the supporting idea of the essay

      A thesis statement

      = a sentence that tells the main idea of the whole essay, usually near the end of the first paragraph o gives the author’s opinion or states an important idea about the topic o should not be a sentence that only gives a fact about the topic o should not state two sides of an argument equally

    • Video Lesson on Essay Writing Link/URL

      To learn more about the structure of an opinion essay, follow this lesson.

    • Video: Good vs. Bad Essay Link/URL

      In this video you can learn what to do and what to avoid when writing an essay.

    • Writing Practice: Essay Aufgabe

      Choose one of the topics below and write an essay on it (approx. 220 words). Time this essay. You should finish it in 60 minutes. Indicate the letter of the topic and the number of words. 

      A) Some people have the same type of job throughout their lifetime, while others prefer to change the type of job they do. Discuss why people choose both and give your opinion.

      B) It is suggested that all young people should undertake a period of unpaid work to help people in the community. Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks to the community and the young people?

      C) Some people believe that in the near future there will be no borders between countries, while others feel that national borders will always remain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

      D) Your own topic 

      Remeber that it should be an argumentative essay, i. e. you are expected to present your opinion.

◄Topic 9: Review
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