3. Should informal recycling be banned in Colombia? What do you have to do? Give your opinion? Give two sides of the argument? What are the key words in the text? Make a list of synonyms.

4. Brainstorm! Complete a cluster like this with your ideas. Now….what can you use and where will you put it?How will you organise your essay?

5. Consider a thesis statement for your introduction. Consider an introductory sentence for each paragraph. Consider supporting ideas for each paragraph. Make notes for all of the above!

6. Now write the essay!!

7. Check the structure of your work. Is the Thesis Statement clear? Do the paragraphs relate directly to the Thesis Statement? Check for common mistakes. E.g subject-verb agreement.

8. Check your work for spelling mistakes and punctuation. Make any last-minute adjustments to the text.