AVTC4_Unit 8

III. Post-writing

1. Peer editing 
Work in pairs. Read your partner’s introduction and conclusion. Then use the Checklist
below to offer feedback that can help your partner improve his/her writing. 
Content   Y/N   Comments/ Suggestions  
Sentences 

Does the writer use punctuation correctly?      

Are there any spelling errors?      

Does the writer check the verb tenses?      

Do the subjects and verbs agree?

Does the writer use the provided useful structures?        

Introduction and conclusion

Does the topic sentence paraphrase the task
   
question? 
Does the thesis statement briefly outline what is going
   
to be discussed? 
Does the conclusion summarize the main ideas (and
   
give the writer’s opinion if possible)? 

2. Additional topics for writing practice 

Practice writing an introduction and a conclusion for the following topics.  
1. In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online
courses available to university students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
studying an online course?
2. People in many countries are spending less time with their family. What are the reasons and
effects of this?

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