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ESSAY Writing (1)

Ms. Siriphan Phothijak


Types of essay
Introduction (*short and succinct(brief)
only)
○ Link to module
○ Set the scene
○ Interpret the question
○ Outline scope of answer/evidence
Main Body (*key points)
○ Clear well-structured argument
○ Logical sequence of points
○ Supporting evidence from your reading
(eg. names/dates of relevant sources where possible)
○ 4-5 paragraphs with clear sentences
Conclusion

Structure
○ Summary of argument/points made
○ Overall evaluation/judgement
1.

Sequencing Words

aka arranging a story in a particular order


(คําที&ใช้ในการแสดงลําดับเหตุการณ์ต่าง ๆ)
Sequencing
words
They make stories, explanations, and
instructions easier to understand.
They also help to make our speaking
and writing clear and organized.
Sequencing Words List
First In the second place
Secondly Subsequently
In conclusion
Thirdly Finally
To start with
Next Lastly
To begin with
Then Meanwhile
Prior to
Before Simultaneously
By the time
After In the first place
To finish with
Afterward In the end
Initially
Later To conclude
At the same time
Soon To sum up
Until
During
While
Sequentially Earlier
Thereafter Later on
Formerly Eventually
Following Immediately
Beforehand Now
Henceforth At last
Hereafter Following this

In retrospect Preceding this

Looking back As soon as

Previously
Last week, I visited Chicago to attend a business conference.
While I was there, I decided to visit the Art Institute of
Chicago. To start off, my flight was delayed. Next, the airline
Read the text lost my luggage, so I had to wait for two hours at the airport
then underline, while they tracked it down. Unexpectedly, the luggage had
been set aside and forgotten.
circle or
As soon as they found my luggage, I found a taxi and rode
highlight the into town. During the ride into town, the driver told me about
sequencing words his last visit to the Art Institute. After I had arrived safely,
everything began to go smoothly. The business conference
was very interesting, and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the
institute. Finally, I caught my flight back to Seattle.
“A Conference Luckily, everything went smoothly. I arrived home just in time
in Chicago” to kiss my daughter good night.
§ First of all,
§ To start off with,
§ Initially,
§ To begin with,

Beginning Examples of using these beginning phrases include:


§ To begin with, I began my education in London.
your story
§ First of all, I opened the cupboard.
§ To start off with, we decided our destination was
New York.
§ Initially, I thought it was a bad idea.
§ Then,
§ After that,
§ Next,
§ As soon as / When + full clause,
§ ...but then
§ Immediately,

Continuing Examples of using these continuing phrases in a story include:

the story § Then, I started to get worried.


§ After that, we knew that there would be no problem!
§ Next, we decided on our strategy.
§ As soon as we arrived, we unpacked our bags.
§ We were sure everything was ready, but then we discovered some
unexpected problems.

§ Immediately, I telephoned my friend Tom.


You can use the following expressions to add suspense to
your story:
§ Suddenly,
§ Unexpectedly,
Interruptions Examples of using these interrupting phrases or turning to
and Adding a new element include:
New Elements § Suddenly, a child burst into the room with a note for Ms.
to the Story Smith.
§ Unexpectedly, the people in the room didn't agree with
the mayor.
§ While / As + subject + verb + dependent clause or
independent clause + while / as + subject + verb

An example of using "while" in a sentence is:

§ While I was giving the presentation, a member of the


audience asked an interesting question.
Events § Jennifer told her story as I prepared dinner.
Occurring The construction for using "during" in a sentence is:
at the Same § During + noun (noun clause)
Time Examples of using "during" in a sentence include:

§ During the meeting, Jack came over and asked me a few


questions.
§ We explored a number of approaches during the
presentation.
Mark the end of your story with these introductory phrases:

§ Finally,
§ In the end,
§ Eventually,
Ending
the Story Examples of using these ending words in a story include:
§ Finally, I flew to London for my meeting with Jack.
§ In the end, he decided to postpone the project.
§ Eventually, we became tired and returned home.
Provide an appropriate sequencing word to fill in the blanks.
The answers follow the quiz.

My friend and I visited Rome last summer. (1) ________, we


flew from New York to Rome in first class. It was fantastic!
(2) _________ we arrived in Rome, we (3) ______ went to the
hotel and took a long nap. (4) ________, we went out to find

Sequencing a great restaurant for dinner. (5) ________, a scooter


appeared out of nowhere and almost hit me! The rest of the
Words Quiz trip had no surprises. (6) __________, we began to explore
Rome. (7) ________ the afternoons, we visited ruins and
museums. At night, we hit the clubs and wandered the
streets. One night, (8) ________ I was getting some ice
cream, I saw an old friend from high school. Imagine that!
(9) _________, we caught our flight back to New York. We
were happy and ready to begin work again.

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