Writing Exam Part 1

Discursive Essay

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Writing: Part 1

Essay: compulsory task Structure

220 -260 words • Introduction

• Body paragraph 1
Discursive type • Body paragraph 2
Formal & Semi-formal style • Conclusion

Good range of advanced lexis

and grammatical forms

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Assessment Scale

Writing: Assessment scale

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Writing: Essay rubric

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Writing: Part 1

Essay structure

• Introduction • BP2
• Topic sentence • Topic sentence
• Present both arguments • Explanation
• Thesis statement • Counterargument
• BP1 • Conclusion
• Topic sentence • Conclusion
• Explanation • Outline both ideas discuss
• Counterargument • Make your choice
• Conclusion • Explain
• Draw a conclusion

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Arguments

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• Introduction
• Topic sentence
• Present both arguments
• Thesis statement

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Sample Essay
Writing: Sample response

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Examiner’s Commentary
Writing: Examiner’s comments

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