Writing folder 3 Student's book pages 50-51 Essays 1 Point out to students that in the Advanced Writing exam, they will always be asked to write an essay in Part, Focus students on the questions and essay task, and ask them to discuss the questions in pairs. Answers 1 Between 220 and 260. 2 the Impact of technology on employment opportunities 3. The opinions in inverted commas comment on the topics Inthe bullet points 4 two 5. Youhave to explain which is more significant, giving reasons. {6 You can use the opinions, but you should express them in your own words. {Ask students to read the sample essay, which has been written in response to the task on page 50. Answers + four 2 (paragraph 1) to introduce the essay's theme (paragraph 2) to describe one ofthe arguments in the bullet point in the task (paragraph 3) to describe an altemative argument (paragraph 4) to conclude the essay, giving the writer's ‘own opinion 3. Focus students on the language in the model essay. ‘They discuss thelr answers in pairs. Answers, ever since~t6 explain a time relationship while to indicate a contrast ‘others -to avoid repeating some people. the former group of people - to refer back tothe people who | think technology will have a negative impact ‘5 ~ to explain a reason these prophets of doom ~to refer back to the people who. think technology will have a negative impact ‘asa result ~ to explain a reason ‘on the other hand ~ to indicate 2 contrast when ~ to explain a time relationship because - to explain a reason although ~to Indicate a contrast | ‘my opinion is ~ to explain a reason than ever before to explain a time relationship 4. Encourage students to read the essay task carefully, and to think about which points they will write about. Ask them to complete the table. Then, students work in ppaits to explain what they have decided, and why. 5. Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to brainstorm vocabulary. When they have finished, get feedback from the whole class. Write their suggestions ‘on the board to create alist of vocabulary and key phrases. Explain the meaning of any unknown phrases. 6 Ask students to work in paits or small groups to discuss any further tips. Once again, write whole-class suggestions on the board. 7. Students write thelr essay individually or for homework. Encourage them to use the vocabulary and the tips you all discussed, When they have finished, pairs could exchange their writing and feed back on how well they followed the tips for essay writing outlined in exercise 6. WRITING FOLDER 3 fa