Writing

Question 1 (20 Min)

> Reading passage(O-R1-R1-R3)(no need to take notes) 3-min
> listen to a lecture, take notes (Professor going to refute all claims)
> Markdown main idea and supportive idea
> put down words and summarize points made in the passage and the lecture in 150-225 words. Include
more details from the listening part, paraphrasing, don’t repeat

Reading paragraph - 3 Min (O-R1-R1-R3)

> Question 2 (30 Min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFbEV15HBoY
Type
Agree/Disagree
Paired Choices
Multiple Choices
Good Idea?

Independent task/opinion.
- 30 Minutes
- 27 Mins > Outline (3 Mins)
- 23 Mins > Introduction (4 Mins)
 - 14 Mins > Body 1 (9 Mins)
- 5 Mins > Body 2 (9 Mins)
- 2 Mins > Conclusion (3 Mins)
- 0 Mins > Review (2 Mins)
- You’re done man!!!

Writing tips,
> central idea of a paragraph, first line. Do not miss it.
> “I think, I believe..” only once in the entire essay
> Only talk on one topic in one paragraph, do not put other ideas, do not mix
> Either skip a line or use indent at starting of a new paragraph
> 3-4 lines in each paragraph
> Powerful introduction with 3-5 sentences
- Topic
- Question
- Opinion
- Reasons

Templates -
Intro.
- Deciding WH.. is one of life’s more difficult choices.
- One may opt for .. or...
- In my opinion, …
- This is due to the fact that the option provides better economic and social opportunities.

OR

- As a person reaches adulthood, he needs to decide on...

- While there are advantages to both .., I believe that for economic reasons .. is more
beneficial.
- This is because the option offers...
- Although many would argue that OPTION is the most important factor in something, I think
the OPTION has a far greater impact. (Concessions )

> preposition
Focus points,

- Amount of words.
- Repeated words.
- Phrasal verbs and idioms
- Length per words and sentences
- Number of commas
- Conditional sentences
- In start (If I were to choose.. ,I would.. )(if + simple past .. would + base form)
- In End (If I had never .. , I would have never known the fact..)
(if + past perfect .. would + have + past participle)
Integrated Essay
> Intro
The reading and the listening are both about ...
The author of the reading believes there are ...
The lecturer in the listening passage disagrees. He believes that (​stance of the
professor on the topic​) and attacks/addresses each of the claims made in the reading.

> First
First of all, the author begins by stating that the ... It is mentioned that ...
This argument is challenged by the lecturer. He says that ...
Furthermore, he argues that the ...

> Second
Secondly, the writer contends that the ...
The article notes that the ...
The lecturer, however, rebuts this by asserting that …
He elaborates on this by mentioning that ...

> Third
Finally, it is stated in the article that ...
The author establishes that ...
The lecturer, on the other hand, posits that ...
He puts forth the idea that …

> Concn (Only if time allows)

To sum up, both the writer and professor hold conflicting views about (​ general topic)​. It's clear that
they will have trouble finding common ground on this issue.

- The lecturer is quick to point out there are some serious flaws in the writer’s claims
- The speaker holds that ..
- The professor in the listening passage is doubtful that this is accurate.
- The author wraps his argument by positing that
- Not surprisingly, the lecturer takes issue with this claim by contending that
Vocab
Disputes
Unlike the reading passage, ..
Independent Essay

Notes -
- Paraphrase
- Topic sentences
- Connects topic paragraphs to the main idea
- Example and vocabulary

It is critically important that we..

Personally, I believe ..
I feel this way for two reasons, which I will explore in the following essay ..
OR It is my firm belief that .. for a number of reasons, and I will develop these ideas in the
subsequent paragraphs.

To begin with, (first reason)(1-3 sentences explaining reason).

My personal experience is a compelling illustration of this.
OR I have to admit that my opinion on this matter has been profoundly influenced by my
own personal experience.
You see, (3-5 example). As a result, (effect of example). For this reason, (concluding sentence
connecting example to the topic).

Secondly, (second reason)(1-3 sentences explaining reason).

For instance, or Drawing from my own experience, (3-5 example)
Moreover, (example)
It's certainly clear to see why (concluding sentence connecting example to the topic).

In conclusion, I strongly believe that..

This is because .. and ..

Complex Structure..
Inversion
- Not only would deregulation encourage moral federal investment, it would also increase incentives for smaller companies to
expand.
Subjunctive
- This is why it is important that all trainers be tested and certified before being legally allowed to work in fitness centers.
Causative
- Some people believe that parents should make their children take music classes to develop their creative talents.
Embedded clauses
- Students who focus on the STEM fields tend to secure more higher paying jobs after their graduation, though the demand for
creative thinkers is on rise.
- This is supported by a recent study conducted at Oxford University, in which they claim that as China increasingly imports varieties of edible items
from different countries via air transport, the level of carbon dioxide rises sharply and that, inevitably, more chinese people are suffering from asthma.
- Only after watching the movie did I realize how nice the actor acts.
- Not only was the movie boring but also a waste of money.
- Had they told us about the dolphin, we wouldn’t have come.
- Deciding WH.. is one of life’s more difficult choices. One may opt for .. or...In my opinion, … This is due to the fact that the
option provides better economic and social opportunities.
- As a person reaches adulthood, he needs to decide on… While there are advantages to both .., I believe that for economic
reasons .. is more beneficial. This is because the option offers.. Although many would argue that OPTION is the most
important factor in something,
Integrated
https://youtu.be/sL9Hv-bdqxI

Independent
https://youtu.be/SLEV8EUg2vE