PRODUCING

LANGUAGE
ESSAY

LOOK AT THE MOVIE SCENE

FROM REMEMBER THE TITANS

Before watching:
What is racism?
Does racism occur in Per?
Have you seen a racist event upclose?

After:
Talk about the video in your groups and answer the
following question: What do you think is the purpose of the
movie is?

THE ESSAY

Its a piece of writing that methodically analyses and

evaluates a topic or issue.

Its designed to get your academic opinion on a particular

matter.

Its formal.

HOW DO WE WRITE
AN ESSAY?
- FCE

WHAT MAKES AN ESSAY A

GOOD ESSAY?
Content
Structure
Mechanics

CONTENT
The content of the essay is the writers
message. Good essays develop the
writers main points through discussion
and by the use of specific details.

General is boring, specific is interesting!!

STRUCTURE
The structure of the essay is its
organization. An effective essay is
organized with:
Introduction
main body
conclusion

MECHANICS
Refers to the use of language. A good
essay is well written and carefully edited in
terms of grammar, punctuation, word usage,
and spelling.

USEFUL PHRASES

- Many people/Some people argue...

Mucha gente, alguna gente argumenta....
- It is often said..
Se dice frecuentemente que...
- However, in my opinion view...
No obstante, en mi opinin...
- Firstly, it is true (clear) that...
En primer lugar, es verdad (est claro) que....
- While it is true that...
Aunque es verdad que...
- On the one hand, and on the other hand
(Cuidado: utilzalo siempre para contrastar opiniones
desde dos ngulos distintos (no iguales).
- Finally, it is important to take into account that....
Finalmente es importante tener en cuenta que...

QUESTION 1
You have recently had a class project on animal welfare and
vegetarianism. Now your teacher has asked you to write an
essay, giving your opinions on the following statement.
Some people believe that humans should not eat meat. Do
you agree?
Write your essay. (write your answer in 120-180 words in an
appropriate style.)

Most people think that since animals eat other animals, it is

natural for humans to eat meat. However, some religions
disagree, and a growing number of people are choosing to
become vegetarians for non-religious reasons.
First Id like to put the arguments in favour of eating meat.
Humans have always hunted and eaten animals. We use their
fur and skin for clothes and shoes. Besides, when people stop
eating meat they are avoiding the main food that gives them
energy.

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On the other hand, many vegetarians believe that eating meat

is not only unnecessary but also unhealthy. We can easily
grow plants that give us all we need in our diet, and meat can
cause serious diseases. Also the way we farm animals is cruel
and we are destroying rainforests to provide land for animals.
In my view, there are strong health reasons for not eating
meat. However, if we become vegetarians for moral reasons, I
think we should also not wear fur or leather.

WRITE YOUR OWN

ESSAY
You see this advertisement in an international youth magazine.

You recently had a class discussion about racism.

Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Racism only happens between Spanish and native
Latin American. Do you agree?
Write your essay. (write your answer in 120-180 words in an
appropriate style.)

THE STEPS
1. Read the instructions.
2. Prepare a short concept diagram.
3. Think about vocabulary and structure.
4. Write the draft.
5. Write the final version
6. Check for any mistakes