SELECTIVITAT WRITING GUIDE
Institució
La Miranda
|
The Writing
process by Fina Melgar
2010
–
11
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Example:
Imagine you are a journalist interviewing Mrs Cross. Write
about an interview where you ask her for her views on St. George ́s Day
and find out what what she would say to people who oppose making it a
public holiday.
Interview with Gillian Cross
I: Interviewer, G: Gillian Cross
I: Mrs Cross, I understand that you have some very strong views on St. George ́s Day.
G: Yes, I think it should be a public holiday.
We need a day to
demonstrate
pride in
our region.
I: I see. What would you say to those people who think that a new holiday would be
too expensive?
G: I can understand their concern, but I also think that St. George ́s Day is a great
business opportunity. People will want t
o spend their money on going out and having
fun.
I: Some people are also concerned that the day might have racist connotations.
G: Absolutely not! This day is for everyone who loves in England, no matter what
their colour or background. We need to show the
racists that they ́ve completely
misunderstood.
I: Thank you very much for your comments, Mrs Cross
1. Structure of a discussion essay
Introduction
Paragraph 1
state topic (summary of the topic without giving your opinion)
Main Body
Paragraph 2
arguments for & justifcations, examples, and/ or reasons
Paragraph 3
arguments against & justification, examples, and/or reasons
Conclusion
Final Paragraph
balanced consideration/ your opinion directly or indirectly
2. Examples of discussion essays
3. Another example.