Writing II Strategy

Question 1

Types of Questions

Answer 1

Closed questions — take one of two sides and support it.

Open questions — same, but imaginary.

Compare & Contrast — to list the advantages and disadvantages

Question 2

Timings

Answer 2

3 min, 27:00 outline your essay
4 min, 23:00 write your introduction
9 min, 14:00 write your 1st body paragraph
9 min, 5:00 write your 2nd body paragraph
3 min, 2:00 write your conclusion
2 min, 00:00 make any final adjustments

Question 3

How to make an outline?

Answer 3

Outline

1. Make two columns, one for each side presented in the question.
2. Fill in each column as fast as you can with reasons in the 3 minutes you have.
3. Afterwards, choose your answer according to the column with the best and EASIEST reasons for you to support.

Question 4

How to write an introduction?

Answer 4

Introduction

Highlight the nouns in the question, choose one and start

1st: state that the topic is important
2nd: explain why it’s important
3rd: restate the question
4th: presents your answer (thesis, opinion, etc.)

Question 5

How to write body paragraphs?

Answer 5

Body paragraphs

1st: state your reason with one simple sentence
The main reason is that…
2nd: explain how your reason and answer are logically connected (2 sentences)
In order to… This means…
3rd: offer specific support that talks about a real experience (from your life, paper etc.)
For instance,…
4th: write a very, very short concluding sentence
As you can see,…
This experience taught me that …
Support your opinion, your answer