Preparation for the written exam by https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy en-us 2020-03-10 09:22:24 UTC 2024-11-03 11:42:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Group 1: Introductions MartinaBremerskov https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy/wish/457411284 1. Grab the reader’s attention with a hook.
a. Surprise
b. Question
c. Attention Grabber
2. Describe the topic.
a. Short and changed from nr. 1
3. Present the major ideas/reasons of the essay.
a. Have the same pattern for all the reasons an example could be
i. “The fish that are caught might be tainted by pollutants.”
ii. “The fishing hooks might also catch pelicans or even people.”
iii. “The bait used to catch fish might also attract sharks.”
b. Put it all together in one sentence.
i. “The fish that are caught might be tainted by pollutants, the fishing hooks might also catch pelicans or even people, and the bait used to catch fish might also attract sharks.
4. Write your claim as the last sentence of your paragraph.
a. Write a strong claim that grabs the intention of the readers and make it so that the claim is interesting so that the readers want to read the essay.

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Paragraph structure 

1. Topic Sentence
(Main idea of the entire paragraph)

2. Supporting Sentences
(Develop the main idea - Support the topic sentence, examples, detail and explanation)

3. Concluding Sentence
(Give closure to the paragraph and touch on the main idea)

How to make a topic sentence
Usually presented as a statement:

Taking too many university courses might lower morale.

A topic sentence shouldn’t state a fact, but instead be up for discussion and based on opinion; uncertain.

It shouldn’t be too broad, nor too narrow:

Driving is stressful = too broad

Four out of five teenagers in Canada has cell phones = too narrow

In this paragraph… = Don’t announce your topic 

Always have a complete sentence: verb, subject, clear idea. 


]]> 2020-03-10 09:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy/wish/457411383 Group 3: Linking words + formal English😎👌 MartinaBremerskov https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy/wish/457411478 Linking words:
Linking words/phrases are used to show a relation between ideas or points.
It can also be used to contrast two ideas from eachother.
To conclude:
Linking words smoothes out your writting, and makes cohesion between your sentences and paragraphs.

OBS! When using linking words incorrectly, could mess up the whole idea or message of what you are writting about.

An example could be:
Milk is amazing if your not lactose intollerant. Alternatively, there is almond or soymilk, however that stuff is disgusting.

Here i used alternatively and however to link my sentences.


Formal English:
DO NOT DO CONTRACTIONS!!!

Formal words:

Here are some examples on some formal words to replace some of the informal words you may be using.
https://www.engvid.com/english-resource/formal-informal-english/]]> 2020-03-10 09:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy/wish/457411478 Group 4: Conclusion MartinaBremerskov https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy/wish/457411643 The mic drop:

When writing a conclusion, you need to tie up everything you've started during the course of your essay.

You need to make sure that any questions asked in your introduction have been answered, or otherwise dealt with.

You also need to draw together the final answer, based on the arguments you made earlier in the essay, comparing them to each other.

It's important that in the conclusion, you don't add any new arguments, that what you have previous paragraphs for. The conclusion is only for drawing things together, and ending your essay.]]> 2020-03-10 09:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy/wish/457411643 Group 5: P.E.E.L. MartinaBremerskov https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy/wish/457411955 Point:
Make the central argument express the main idea in the topic sentence.

Evidence:
Provide evidence or reasons supporting your point. Maybe in the form of a quote from an authority, a historical reference or use of statistics.

Explanation:
Explain the point and how the evidence provided supports it. Elaborate point.

Link:
Brudge to the next paragraph. Use transitional phrases to your main idea.
Use linking words; Likewise, furthermore, however, although, importantly, undoubtedly, hence 

Example:
Point: Spread of corona is good, in order to skip school without penalty.
Evidence: Workplaces, schools and daycare have decided to lock down in order to fight coronavirus.
Explanation:  If we do the same thing, our school should lockdown also.

More linking words:
https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/4_WritingSkills/writing_tuts/linking_LL/linking3.html]]> 2020-03-10 09:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy/wish/457411955 Group 6: Typical grammar subjects MartinaBremerskov https://padlet.com/MartinaBremerskov/2vvgot4nsgsy/wish/457412427 Rewriting in another tense or rewriting to a question.
There is often an assignment with a picture you need to describe

There can be a video, where you have to find specific word classes.

Notes and tips
It is a good idea to check up on the different word classes.

Check up on the different tenses.


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