Writing basics
Level 3, Module 4: clear sentences and paragraphs, linking words and a first look at both writing tasks.
5 lessons, 50 min
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Module 18
This module in figures
Counted from its lessons.
- Lessons
- 5
- Study time
- 50 min
- Questions to answer
- 52
The lessons
Lessons in this module
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- A clear sentence: one idea, a subject and a verbBuild sentences a reader can follow the first time: one idea, a subject and a verb that match. Then fix run-on sentences with a full stop or a joining word.
- A paragraph: topic sentence, support and exampleA paragraph is one main idea in a few sentences. Learn its three parts (a topic sentence, support and an example), make every sentence add something and keep it on the main idea.
- Linking words: first, also, however, so, for exampleLinking words show how your ideas connect. Learn five jobs they do (list, add, contrast, result and example), choose the word by its meaning and put the comma in the right place.
- Describe a simple chart: rise, fall, stay the sameA first look at Academic Writing Task 1. Describe a simple chart in clear sentences: what it shows, the overall change, what rose, fell or stayed the same, and the highest and lowest figures.
- Your opinion in writing: I think, because, for exampleA first look at Writing Task 2. Give a clear opinion, add a real reason with because and support it with an example. Fix three common mistakes, then write your own short answer.