2nd BACH: Selectividad Writing

Selectividad writing: ESSAYS

   A.     ORGANISE YOUR IDEAS:

Think & group ideas in paragraphs (logically, not randomly)

           

INTRO: introduce topic + give opinion (agree/disagree)

BODY (1): 1st reason supporting your opinion

BODY (2): 2nd reason supporting your opinion

CONCLUSION: summary of ideas & repetition of your opinion

   B.     DON’T FORGET:

Answer the question

Word limit!!

Do not give things for granted

Appropriate register

   C.     WHEN WRITING:

PRESENTATION & CLARITY:

Readable, clear handwriting & structure

Cross out mistakes nicely

Do not use long sentences

Do not branch off

No repetitions please!

TOPIC SENTENCE for each paragraph

   D.     CONNECT IDEAS:

Expression your opinion:

In my opinion, I personally/strongly think/believe, I (completely/partially) agree/disagree with, as I see it, in my view, as far as I am concerned, I am convinced that, I agree/disagree with the statement because, it seems to me that, I feel that, from my point of view,…

Giving reasons:

The main reason for this, another reason is, one reason for --- is, many people believe that, because, since, because of,…

Expressing facts:

It is widely known that, it is a fact that, it is clear that, research has shown that,…

Expressing contrast:

Although, despite, in spite of, but, even if, whereas, On the one hand …. and on the other, However,…

Expressing purpose:

In order to, to, so as to, so, so that

Ending up:

In short, in conclusion, to sum up, to conclude, on the whole, all in all, …

   E.      GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

Use English structures (eg. passive)

Use a wide range of grammar forms

Use specific vocabulary to the topic

Do not use Spanish words (if you do, explain them)

Do not translate directly from Spanish

Do not invent words

Do not repeat vocabulary (use synonyms, paraphrasing...)

   F.      REMEMBER THE CORRECTION CRITERIA