fce writing - part 2

FCE – Writing Part 2

Essays

Opening Paragraph

general topic

Closing Paragraph

balanced personal comment on the topic

Structure 1

•introduction

•arguments for

•arguments against

• conclusion

Structure 2

•introduction

•one argument for

•several arguments against

• obvious conclusion

Structure 3

•introduction

•arguments for or against only

•conclusion

You have had a discussion on the media's treatment of famous people in your English class.

Your teacher has asked you to write an essay, giving your opinions on the following statement. Famous

people such as footballers, film stars and politicians, deserve to have a private life without journalists

constantly following them.

Write between 140 and 190 words.

Articles

Title

Informative and attractive

Opening Paragraph

Clearly defined, not too long and clearly linked

Closing Paragraph

Summary, final opinion, recommendation or comment

Structure

•Title

•Introduction

•Main body

(2 paragraphs)

•Conclusion

Register

•Amusing stories

•Reported speech

•Descriptions

May include:

Register

•Formal

•Informal

Can be:

Register

•Opinions

•Thoughts

•Facts

Should give:

Register

•Compare / contrast

•Describe an event / experience / person / place

•Present an opinion / argument

•Provide information

•Offer advice / suggestions

Can:

You see this announcement in a magazine. We invite you to write an article on ‘The City of the Future’. In

what ways will Cities be different in the future? In what ways will they be the same? The writer of the

best article will receive a prize.

Write between 140 and 190 words

Reviews

Opening Paragraph

general opinion of the film + factual details

Closing Paragraph

Recommendations with reason

Structure

•General opinion + factual details

•Brief summary + comments on a given aspect

•Other aspects + opinions

• Recommendation with reasons

1. Your teacher has asked you to write a review for a book you have read recently. The best reviews will go in the school

magazine. Review the book giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.

2. Your teacher has asked you to write a review for a film you have seen recently on DVD or at the cinema. The best reviews will go in the school magazine. Review the book giving your

opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.

3. At school you are building a tourist website in English. Your teacher has asked you to write a review of a restaurant you

have eaten at in your town. Review the restaurant giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.

Write between 140 and 190 words.

Reports

Opening Paragraph

General information + data collection

Closing Paragraph

Impersonal opinions/recommendations

Structure

•Introduction

•Main body (three or four headings with two or three points)

•Conclusion

•Impersonal opinions + recommendations

Register

•be formal

•be impersonal

•not express personal opinions or feelings

•not contain very definite statements

must:

Your teacher has asked you for a report on transport in your local area. Mention the main means of

transport used and suggest how transport facilities could be improved.

Write between 140 and 190 words.

Images credit

Slides 1-2, 9, 19, 24 http://www.flickr.com/photos/un_photo/Slide 3,11, 20, 25 http://www.flickr.com/photos/loop_oh/

Slide 4, 12, 21, 26 http://www.flickr.com/photos/iguanajo/ Slides 5-7, 13, 22, 27 http://www.flickr.com/photos/didmyself/Slide 10, 14-17, 28 http://www.flickr.com/photos/s-t-r-a-n-g-e/

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