TIPS:
A.
ORGANISE YOUR
IDEAS:
Opinion essay
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
Discussion essay
Think & group ideas in two groups: For & against
INTRO: introduce topic (statement)
BODY (1): Ideas FOR: include reasons
BODY (2): Ideas AGAINST: include reasons
CONCLUSION: Give 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
