📖 AVTC5_Unit 4 _Problem & Solution Essays

III. Post-writing
1. Peer editing
Task 8. Work in pairs. Read your partner’s essay. Then use the Checklist below to
offer feedback that can help your partner improve his or her writing.

Content  Y/N  Comments/ Suggestions 

Task Response 

Does the essay contain at least 180 words?     

Is the topic addressed in the introduction?    

Does the thesis statement clearly discuss what the
   
essay is about? 
Does the conclusion summarize the main points and
give the author’s final opinion?
Is each of the paragraphs related to the topic?     

Coherence & Cohesion 

Does the essay have an introduction, two body
   
paragraphs, and a conclusion? 
Is there a clear topic sentence in each paragraph?     
Does the author include any relevant examples
and/or other supporting details (explanation,    
reasons, etc.)? 
Are there at least 4 transitional expressions used
   
correctly (e.g. Moreover, Besides, However, etc.)?
Lexical Resource 

Has the question been paraphrased properly?     

Does the author avoid repeating vocabulary?    

Have spelling and word-choice errors been
   
checked? 
Does the essay contain vocabulary specific to the
   
topic? 
Grammar Range and Accuracy 

Does the author use a range of simple, compound,    

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and complex sentences? 

Have the verb tenses and subject-verb agreement
   
been checked? 
Has punctuation been used correctly?     

Time management

Was the task completed within 40 minutes?

2. Additional practice
Task 9. Choose one of the following topics and write a complete essay.

Remember to give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge. Write at least 180 words.

1. Many children find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention in school.

What are the reasons? What could be done to solve this problem?

2. These days, it is more difficult for people to enjoy living in cities. What are some of the

difficulties of living in a city? What can the government do to make city life more enjoyable?

3. People are consuming more and more sugar-based drinks. What are the reasons? What can
be done to reduce sugary consumption?

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