Writing Skills Answer Key Therefore ― For this reason/In this way Firstly ― To begin with/In the first place etc Secondly ― Also/Furthermore In addition ― Moreover/Also Doing this would ... ― This would mean ... /As a result... In particular ― particularly/especially Another suggestion would be to ... ― It would be a good idea to ... All in all _ To summarise/To sum up/To conclude I feel ― I (would) (strongly) suggest/ recommend/It would be a good idea to ... etc
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Focus ➤ Choosing appropriate linking words/phrases ñ Explain the task. ñ Allow Ss time to answer individually. ñ Ss compare answers with a partner.
Answer Key 1 Although/While/Despite the fact that; Therefore/For this reason 2 I (would) (strongly) suggest/recommend; so that 3 Firstly/To begin with/In the first place; Secondly/Also/Furthermore 4 especially/in particular/particularly 5 Another suggestion would be to/It would be a good idea to; By doing this, we could/ Doing this would/In this way, we would
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Focus ➤ Rewriting sentences using more formal style ñ Explain the task and select a pair of Ss to read out the example. ñ Allow Ss time to complete the task individually. ñ Invite individual Ss to share their answers with the class. Provide feedback. Suggested Answer Key 2 Doing this would make the place more appealing to students. 3 The purpose of this report is to suggest improvements to the school entrance hall.
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4 The flats are uninhabited and (therefore) should be demolished. 5 Finally, I would strongly suggest that language classes be held at the community centre. 6 The library would attract more residents if it had a larger collection of books.
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Focus ➤ Understanding a report; rewriting a report ñ Read out the rubric to the class and allow Ss time to underline the key words. ñ Check key words with the class. ñ Select a S to read the student’s answer to the class. Explain/Elicit what it wrong with it (information missing; language too informal; some information inappropriate; points not developed/explained; missing or inappropriate headings; lack of linking words/phrases). ñ Allow Ss time to rewrite the report. ñ Ss give their writing to a partner for peer correction. Answer Key key words: the warden of your local park, report, making some suggestions, how the appearance of the park can be improved
Suggested Answer Key To: Mike Stephens, Shipton Park Warden From: Stephen Grimes, Assistant Park Warden Subject: Suggestions for improving Shipton Park Date: 5th January Introduction The aim of this report is to suggest ways of improving Shipton Park to make the park more attractive and popular. Appearance The park is in need of more plants, flowers and trees. Therefore, I suggest that more gardeners be employed by the council. In this way, the park would look better for visitors. Also, there is a lot of litter in the park. I strongly recommend an increased number of litter bins and fines for visitors who litter the park.
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