1. Writing
Lesson 7
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2. Homework for today P. 42 exercises 4 and 5 (answers on p. 46)
P. 54 Read Text 3 and check vocabulary
p. 39 Read information on Language and Gender
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3. P. 22 Now reflect … How easy was the task? What problems did you have?
Language:
lack of key words 
imprecise lexis 
informal register 
hesitations, fillers
Organisation:
not well-planned 
difficult to follow 
no logical sequence 
no clear conclusion
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4. Easy reading is damn hard writing
Good writing relies on good preparation
brainstorming – research –
collecting information –
organisation of points – lexis –
register – WRITING – proof-reading
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5. Introduction Topic of essay
Examples defining discussion and clarifying precise subject area
Intentions
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6. Subsequent paragraphs
Topic sentence with key words
Supporting points as exemplification and explanation
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7. There has been growing concern in recent years about the effects of substance abuse. As regards alcohol consumption, in particular many associations, specialists and parents are urging for limits to be imposed, highlighting the possible dangers to physical and mental health. Others, however, believe such limitations would be unfair. This essay will examine the pros and cons of limiting the consumption of alcohol.
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8. There has been growing concern in recent years about the effects of substance abuse. As regards alcohol consumption, in particular many associations, specialists and parents are urging for limits to be imposed, highlighting the possible dangers to physical and mental health. Others, however, believe such limitations would be unfair. This essay will examine the pros and cons of limiting the consumption of alcohol (63 words)
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9. Topic Effects of substance abuse  alcohol consumption 
possible dangers to physical
and mental health 
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10. Indication of debate
many associations, specialists and parents … others …
( = different people involved)
urging for limits … believe such limitations would be unfair
( = what each side would like)
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11. Writer’s intentions (statement of purpose)
This essay will examine the pros and cons of limiting the consumption of alcohol.
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12. Procedure Read the title Formulate ideas
Underline key vocabulary in the title
Brainstorm related vocabulary
Decide organisation of info
Write
Check and edit
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13. Governments should spend money on problems here first rather than on space exploration
Identify the key words
Governments should spend money on problems here first rather than on space exploration
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14. 2. Work on related vocabulary
governments: nations, states, politicians
spend: allocate, allot, provide, waste, invest, finance
money: resources, budgets, taxes, investments
problems: concerns, issues, famine, poverty, education
here: in Europe, in Italy, on earth
space exploration: space programme, planets, the European Space Agency
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15. In pairs
Write the introduction to a pros and cons essay on this subject (max. 80 words).
You will need:
A topic sentence
Information that indicates different points of view on the subject
A statement of purpose
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16. Grammar Test Dates Friday 9th June (afternoon)
Friday 8th September (morning)
Enrolment will be on Moodle
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17. Homework for lesson 8
Read text 1 p. 50, 51. Check any vocabulary you do not know.
Revise p
P. 43 ex. 6 Conditionals
P. 25, ex. 3. Brainstorm essay title key words for vocabulary. Allow 10 mins. Then check your words in a dictionary.
Continue grammar and vocabulary consolidation on englishpage.com or grammar-monster.com
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