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essay
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a formal piece of writing that argues a debatable topic and reaches a reasoned conclusion
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debatable topic
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an issue people can reasonably disagree about
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argument
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a reason given to support or oppose a point of view
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for and against
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the arguments on each side of a debate; the pros and cons
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to weigh up
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to consider both sides carefully before deciding
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introduction / body / conclusion
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the three parts of an essay: frame the debate, argue both sides, give a reasoned opinion
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register (of an essay)
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formal and impersonal — objective, no chatty greetings
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to maintain (that)
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to state firmly that something is true
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to enforce (a rule)
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to make sure a rule is obeyed
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How do you open an essay?
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Impersonally, framing the topic as a debate: "There is currently a debate about whether…"
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Name two argument connectors.
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On the one hand… / On the other hand… — also: however, moreover, therefore.
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When do you give your opinion in an essay?
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Only in the conclusion, and you justify it: "In conclusion, I believe that… because…"
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What makes a body argument 'developed'?
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It adds a reason or example ('because…', 'since…'), not just a bare claim.
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Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
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A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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