Unit 2


Writing skills


5 How do you know which paragraph went where? Underline any sections that helped you decide. 6 Look at your notes from 2 and 3. Which of your ideas are also mentioned in the essay? 7


There are three paragraphs in the main body of a persuasive essay. Each paragraph should begin with a topic sentence. This explains the main idea of the paragraph. Then the paragraph contains examples of that main idea.


Write notes to complete the main body of this essay using information from the paragraphs in 4. Topic sentence


Examples


… several core skills and abilities that are important both in collaborative and individual working situations.


b


The skills needed to work successfully in teams are somewhat different.


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• punctuality •


• self-motivation & goal setting •


•


• negotiation skills • ability to


You are going to write a persuasive essay of 300–350 words. Read the essay question, then decide if each statement is true or false.


Some people say that working in a team is more enjoyable than working alone. To what extent do you agree?


a In this essay, you cannot say which method of working you prefer. b You can express your own opinion in your essay. c In your essay, you should explore only the advantages or only the disadvantages of both methods. d You can agree completely with the proposition, agree partially with it or argue against it. e In your essay, you should include only one reason for your preferred method.


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Think about your own work experience. Do you prefer to work alone or in teams? Why? Make notes that support your preference.


a b c


10 11


Group your ideas into three main categories. Write a topic sentence that summarizes each of these three categories.


Write three paragraphs that will form the main body of your essay. Use your topic sentences from 10 as the first sentence of each paragraph. Give examples.


12 Now write an introduction and a conclusion to your essay. English for the 21st Century • Unit 2 35 a


c d e


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