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der Plan
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the plan — your quick outline before writing
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die Gliederung
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the outline / running order of your text
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die Kernidee / der Hauptpunkt
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a key idea — one of the points you develop
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der Einstieg / der Aufhänger
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the hook — an opening line that grabs the reader
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der Schluss / die Verabschiedung
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the sign-off / closing line
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der Konnektor / das Bindewort
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a connector / linking word (außerdem, deshalb…)
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eine Idee entwickeln
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to develop an idea (with detail and examples)
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Welche Elemente hat ein guter Plan?
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Textsorte, 2–3 Kernideen, ein Einstieg, ein Schluss und nützlicher Wortschatz/Konnektoren.
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Wie viel Zeit verwendest du auf das Planen der Prüfung 1?
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Etwa zwei Minuten, bevor du mit dem Schreiben beginnst.
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What are the four planning moves?
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Decode → Brainstorm → Order → Note vocab.
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Which criterion does a clear plan help most?
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Criterion B (Message) — it gives an organised, well-developed answer.
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Why develop only 2–3 points rather than many?
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Depth with examples beats a long list of shallow points — undeveloped ideas lose Criterion B.
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Should you write your plan in full sentences?
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No — note form, five short lines; the plan is scaffolding for you, not text for the examiner.
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Why order your points before writing?
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A clear order keeps the reader following you from opening to close, protecting Criterion B.
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