Summing up - essay-writing May Horverak 2014

Competence aims evaluate and use suitable reading and writing strategies adapted for the purpose and type of text write different types of texts with structure and coherence suited to the purpose and situation evaluate different sources and use contents from sources in an independent, critical and verifiable manner HAVE YOU LEARNT HOW TO DO THIS? (Thumbs up if yes, thumbs down if no, thumbs to the side if you do not know.) May Horverak 2014

Essay-writing Purpose and context: an eductional context where the purpose is to argue a case, convince the reader Include A clear introduction presenting the topic and a question for discussion/thesis statement Main paragraphs presenting one argument/idea in each, every paragraph should relate to the question being discussed and lead towards your conclusion Conclusion summing up the main points and your opinion about the issue being discussed. Literature list May Horverak 2014

Remember also Use the sources given in the exercise Include cohesive links to create coherence, like connectors and pronouns Use modal verbs to express possibility or uncertainty Adjust the language to a formal situation Use digitual tools like Ordnett+ to vary and advance your language May Horverak 2014

Summing up american values and social issues May Horverak 2014

Final discussion What is your opinion about this topic? Have the Americans succeeded in creating a free and equal society? May Horverak 2014