PART 2
Writing Course Plan the Essay and Use Purple and Pink to Keep Focus
SKILLS ʦ Know how to plan an essay ʦ Know that purple and pink together keep focus ʦ Know the function of purple for thesis statement in the first paragraph ʦ Know the function of pink for main part topic sentences ʦ Know the function of pink for main part concluding sentences
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2 In pairs: a Compare your key word mind maps and discuss whether the summary essay includes what you remember from the chapter. b Discuss how often you usually plan before you start writing. c Discuss the challenges and possibilities of planning. 3 Form groups of two pairs. Compare and discuss your answers.
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ʦ Circle mind map to plan chapter 2 summary essay.
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1 Copy the circle mind map to your right. Expand the mind map with key words for each paragraph of the chapter 2 summary essay.
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Plan First of all, use a circle mind map to plan the main content of each paragraph. This helps you establish focus and keep the red thread of the essay. Make sure that you stick to presenting the main topic and thesis statement in the introduction. Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 in the main part each focus on one subtopic of the main topic that you would like to discuss.
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The essay is a tool for explaining and discussing a topic. Your main goal is to explain your topic as clearly and focused as possible. Remember that writing is communication; if the text is difficult to read, it does not communicate well. However, many students struggle with staying on track in a text, and as a result the text becomes confusing and difficult to read
PARAGRAPH 5 Sum up main answers to topic: Develop communicative skills in English.
PARAGRAPH 4 Discuss subtopic: Work language and behaviour
PARAGRAPH 1 Introduce topic: Develop communicative skills in English
ESSAY PLAN Title: Communication Is the Key
PARAGRAPH 2 Discuss subtopic: Culture influences communication
PARAGRAPH 3 Discuss subtopic: Formal and informal communication
