Arbeitsblatt: FCE - Checklist Essay

Checkliste Essay a. First: Do Mind Map Start with the actual topic, then make branches Write down what comes to mind about the topic Write something about each note you have to include (note 1, note 2 and your own idea) Write something about the question or decision you need to include in your conclusion b. Three main parts: Introduction (1st paragraph) Body (middle paragraphs) Conclusion (last paragraph) 1. The introduction: One paragraph length State your view on the topic Mention the main Mind Map branches Go from general to specific 2. The Body: The largest part of your essay (3 or more paragraphs) One paragraph per main Mind Map branch (for example note 1, note 2 and your own idea) Use connectors to organise ideas (show similarities, differences, list examples, ) 3. The Conclusion: Usually one paragraph length Restate the essay topic Summarise the main points (which you wrote about in the body) Come to conclusion/decision/answer the question (Make sure you used all the information given in the exam task and that you answered every question) c. Connectors: (1) Talk about something different: but instead whereas on the other hand at the same time on the contrary although despite in spite of however even so rather regardless in contrast even though Keep it Simple!