Writing an essay

Writing Essay Paragraph 1 introduce the subject

Useful expressions

Being green means…/

For example,…

Writing Essay Paragraph 2

• Agree or disagree with
• the statement;
• give reasons
• Useful expressions
• Although it is true that../
• This is because…

Writing Essay Paragraph 3

• Explain the results/
• effects of the points
• You made in the second
• Paragraph

• Useful expressions

• Because of this,…/
• For this reason,…/
• As a result,…/

Paragraph 4 Come to a conclusion

• Useful expressions

• In conclusion, /
• I believe that…

Read the essay and answer the questions. 1. Which words or phrases in the essay:

• a introducing two contrasting ideas?
• B links a cause and effect?
• C introduce an example?
• 2. Is the essay formal or unformal?
• 3. Does the writer use short forms(don’t, won’t, etc.)?

Essay

• Although we live on the Earth and have control over much of our environment, the Earth does not belong to us. It is also home for plants, animals, insects, birds and fish, and it will be home for future generations of humans. Because of this, we have a responsibility to protect the environment.
• Most of the Earth’s major environmental problems, such as the holes in the ozone layer, have been caused by humans and we are only ones able to solve the problems. We have to start recognizing that our actions can to environmental damage.
• Education is extremely important. For example, if people learn to recycle their waste, instead of just throwing it away, we will not have to destroy the countryside. Landfill sites will not have to be constructed, and factories, which pollute the atmosphere, will not have to produce so many new products.
• In conclusion, I believe that all of us must do our best to be as green and as environmentally friendly as possible. The whole future of the planet is in our hands.

Home task: Laser B1 Grade 8 S.b. ex. 3, 4; page 86

• Make a plan in composition Planner 10 0n page 133
• Write an essay, write between 120 and 180 words