ANGLÈS: WRITINGS
General
ALL writings have a catchy title except for letters.
You CAN’T use contractions in any of them except for informal letters.
Use phrasal verbs, connectors, and paragraphs of at least 3 lines.
Linkers and general vocabulary
To begin/start with It can also be argued that
Nowadays, … On the one hand, on the other hand…
First and foremost, … Afterwards
Even though In contrast to/with
What is more (“es más”) In spite of
As opposed to Conversely (“a la inversa”)
Despite As well as
On top of that (“además de eso”) For instance (“por ejemplo”)
Bearing this in mind Thus (“por lo tanto”)
It is often said/claimed that… My own view of this is that...
Indeed/In fact Furthermore/In addition
Whilst (while, but formal) In reference to…
Article → Usually intended for publication in a newspaper, magazine or journal
Written for a wide audience → Essential to attract and retain the readers’ attention
Include an eye-catching title that suggests the theme of the article.
Can be formal or informal, depending on the target audience.
Give opinions and thoughts, as well as facts → Opinions are only interesting
to others if you can make them amusing, justify them or explain them.
1. Introduction → Define the topic and keep the reader’s attention.
2. Main body → 2-5 paragraphs: the topic is further developed in detail.
3. Conclusion → Summarise the topic or include a final opinion,
recommendation or comment.
, Essay
1. Introduction (1 paragraph)
• Nowadays, it is often said that … However, …? This brings up to the question
of whether…
a) Introduce the topic.
b) Only in opinion essay, state a thesis (brief opinion).
2. Body (2 paragraphs)
• Linker for first pharagraph: First and foremost, I would like to say that _ is a
crucial aspect in terms of importance when it comes to…
a) Write a topic sentence (the argument for your thesis).
b) Support this argument: data, facts, examples.
c) Explain how they relate to your thesis.
3. Conclusion (1 paragraph)
• End with a rhetorical question to give the reader something to think about (In
future years, we might…, What if we…).
a) Summarize all the points made.
b) Conclude your opinion (I believe…).
c) Add a call to action: what you want readers to do after reading your essay.
For and against / argumentative / discussion essay → It presents both sides
of the issue and then concludes by supporting one of the sides. Introduction (no
opinion yet), 1 paragraph expose arguments for, 1 paragraph arguments for
against (the number of arguments must be balanced, don’t mix arguments), in
the conclusion state your opinion.
Opinion essay → States an opinion and tries to convince the reader that this
opinion is correct.
Informal letter
1.1) If letter → Adress + Date
Number and street name
City and postal code
Country
June 9, 2020
1.2) If email
To:
From:
Subject: School trip
General
ALL writings have a catchy title except for letters.
You CAN’T use contractions in any of them except for informal letters.
Use phrasal verbs, connectors, and paragraphs of at least 3 lines.
Linkers and general vocabulary
To begin/start with It can also be argued that
Nowadays, … On the one hand, on the other hand…
First and foremost, … Afterwards
Even though In contrast to/with
What is more (“es más”) In spite of
As opposed to Conversely (“a la inversa”)
Despite As well as
On top of that (“además de eso”) For instance (“por ejemplo”)
Bearing this in mind Thus (“por lo tanto”)
It is often said/claimed that… My own view of this is that...
Indeed/In fact Furthermore/In addition
Whilst (while, but formal) In reference to…
Article → Usually intended for publication in a newspaper, magazine or journal
Written for a wide audience → Essential to attract and retain the readers’ attention
Include an eye-catching title that suggests the theme of the article.
Can be formal or informal, depending on the target audience.
Give opinions and thoughts, as well as facts → Opinions are only interesting
to others if you can make them amusing, justify them or explain them.
1. Introduction → Define the topic and keep the reader’s attention.
2. Main body → 2-5 paragraphs: the topic is further developed in detail.
3. Conclusion → Summarise the topic or include a final opinion,
recommendation or comment.
, Essay
1. Introduction (1 paragraph)
• Nowadays, it is often said that … However, …? This brings up to the question
of whether…
a) Introduce the topic.
b) Only in opinion essay, state a thesis (brief opinion).
2. Body (2 paragraphs)
• Linker for first pharagraph: First and foremost, I would like to say that _ is a
crucial aspect in terms of importance when it comes to…
a) Write a topic sentence (the argument for your thesis).
b) Support this argument: data, facts, examples.
c) Explain how they relate to your thesis.
3. Conclusion (1 paragraph)
• End with a rhetorical question to give the reader something to think about (In
future years, we might…, What if we…).
a) Summarize all the points made.
b) Conclude your opinion (I believe…).
c) Add a call to action: what you want readers to do after reading your essay.
For and against / argumentative / discussion essay → It presents both sides
of the issue and then concludes by supporting one of the sides. Introduction (no
opinion yet), 1 paragraph expose arguments for, 1 paragraph arguments for
against (the number of arguments must be balanced, don’t mix arguments), in
the conclusion state your opinion.
Opinion essay → States an opinion and tries to convince the reader that this
opinion is correct.
Informal letter
1.1) If letter → Adress + Date
Number and street name
City and postal code
Country
June 9, 2020
1.2) If email
To:
From:
Subject: School trip
