1. Summing up
- essay-writing
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2. 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.)
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. Summing up american values and social issues
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6. Final discussion What is your opinion about this topic?
Have the Americans succeeded in creating a free and equal society?
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