Writing Your First Essay in English

🎯 Goal: Student can structure academic essays using linking words furthermore, moreover, however effectively

📐 Linking Words: Furthermore / Moreover / However

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Let's talk about writing before we dive in. I'm curious about how you feel when you sit down to write something in English.

“How do you feel when someone asks you to write an essay in English?”

“In your opinion, what makes a piece of writing really persuasive?”

“If you had to write about any topic in the world tomorrow, what would you choose?”

“Would you rather write a long essay or give a short spoken presentation? Why?”

“Tell me about a time you wrote something you were proud of.”

Fresh topic questions — none repeat until you have seen them all

🎲 Speaking Activity 1

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Picture Discussion

Look at the lesson image and answer my questions about what you see and imagine.

6 minutes

🗣️ “In the picture, I can see...”

QUESTION 1 / 5

What do you think the person in the picture is trying to write?

🎲 Speaking Activity 2

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Decision-Making Task

Let's discuss each situation together and agree on one choice. Explain your reasons to me.

8 minutes

🗣️ “I think we should choose... because...”

🎯 DECISION TIME #1

You have one hour to finish an essay. Should you spend more time gathering evidence, or focus on making the conclusion strong? We must pick one.

Weigh the options out loud, then commit to ONE.