How to Write a Discursive Essay Under Exam/Timed Conditions

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• The ESSAY: (50 Minutes) Introduction
• Main Body
• Other side of the argument
• Conclusion Use a concluding phrase e.g. Alles in allem………… This should reflect upon your points of discussion and weigh up BOTH
• CHECK YOUR WORK FOR: (10 Minutes)
• WORD COUNT

How to Write a Discursive Essay Under Exam/Timed Conditions (Based on Edexcel A2 - Unit 6 (c)) Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Word Limit: 230 – 250 words Marks for Paper = 45 Read the title (3 Minutes) What is the question asking/stating & what are the two sides of the argument? Address/refer to the question throughout the essay Answer the question asked and not what you want to write about. Write a plan (10 Minutes) Brief introduction Points of discussion for first side of the argument e.g. Point 1, Point 2 & Point 3 Points of discussion for other side of the argument e.g. Point 1, Point 2 & point 3 Have an equal number of points to discuss on both sides to balance the argument Brief conclusion Jot down complex phrases Jot down idioms/proverbs e.g. Die Kehrseite der Medaille….. – The other side of the coin Make a list of any vocabulary/buzz words related to the topic The ESSAY: (50 Minutes) Introduction Set the scene/explain situation/problem e.g. Heute werden wir immer wieder mit dem Problem…………………konfrontiert Show first side of the argument e.g. Es stellt sich zunächst die Frage nach……….. Show the other side of the argument e.g. Die Kehrseite der Medaille: Sum up e.g. Dieser Aufsatz wird das Für und Wider dieser Behauptung diskutieren. Main Body: Present BOTH Sides of the Argument: First side of the argument Use paragraph leaders e.g. Erstens…….. Zweitens……….. Überdies………… Other side of the argument Use paragraph leaders e.g. Wir kommen nun zur Analyse…… Auf der anderen Seite………………………… Ferner………………………….. Conclusion Use a concluding phrase e.g. Alles in allem………… This should reflect upon your points of discussion and weigh up BOTH sides of your argument It should contain NO NEW INFORMATION Refer back to title but do not repeat it exactly Give some reference to the future if possible e.g. Es muss sich erst herausstellen, ob….. – Only time will tell whether….. CHECK YOUR WORK FOR: (10 Minutes) Genders Verb endings/Tenses Cases – Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative Words followed by cases e.g. accusative prepositions etc. Spellings Singular and Plurals Adjectival Agreement Umlauts Examples of Complex Phrases Examples of Idioms/Proverbs Relevant Vocabulary and Structures to Topic Example of a Rhetorical Question (if possible) Write down WORD COUNT at end of essay TIME USED: 1 hour 13 minutes Viel Glück! ©MFL Sunderland 2005 AS Directory: resources -> German resources -> Sample Essay resources -> Adolescent girls, school, hiv, and pregnancy: evidence from Kenya resources -> Guide to apa formatting resources -> Intellectual property law resources -> Department of law resources -> Essay Composition Guidelines for English 151 resources -> Ravel – Piano Concerto in g major resources -> Session objectives resources -> Your Purpose is our Mission German -> Scheme of work Download 42.5 Kb. Share with your friends: