Unit 3. № 66. ГДЗ Английский язык Enjoy English 10 класс Биболетова. Как писать эссе?
Work in groups. Prepare to write an opinion essay (about 180-200 words) on the topic below. See “Writing an opinion essay” in “Learning strategies” (page 174).
communicate with people a calculator
read books (by candlelight) talk and play family games use a computer for entertainment get skills that are necessary in the information age
push buttons to get whatever you want bring information to our fingertips
simplify your life live one’s life through the internet labour-saving devices rely on technology too much / just a little can / can not do without be in deep trouble
a positive / negative influence on somebody require creativity and initiative rule your own life
Follow these steps:
Step 1 Brainstorm on the topic and write
down all the ideas that come to mind in connection with the topic.
Step 2 Discuss the ideas in groups and choose the best ones.
Step 3 Divide the responsibilities in your group; everyone should know what she / he is responsible for.
Step 4 Work together to construct an essay. Consult each other and comment on your writing.
Step 5 Concentrate on your bit of the text and write the first draft on your own.
Step 6 Exchange your first drafts of your part of the essay and help each other to make the changes needed to make your writing clearer, such as:
• the development of ideas
• better organisation
• sentence variety
• vocabulary choice
Step 7 Combine the individual paragraphs
into an essay and look for vocabulary repetition, grammar mistakes and spelling errors.
Step 8 Choose a secretary and write the second draft of your essay as a group.
Step 9 Think of your target reader and the
purpose of the essay; make it real! Make final changes if necessary.
Step 10 Write the final version of the essay and present it to the class. Decide which group has the best one.
