Lesson 4

Before you start

Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.

What is an essay?

An essay is a short piece of writing on a specific topic.

What are the main parts of an essay?

The main parts of an essay are:

An introduction to the topic.
The points that the essay will include.
A supporting example.
A link to the paragraph before.
Your opinion.
The conclusion.

Reading

1. Read this essay about the future of farming. Why will there be less land for farmers in the future?

The Earth’s surface is heating up (and soon there will be less land that farmers can use).

2. Read the essay again. Label the parts of the essay with the phrases below.

A The conclusion 7

B Your opinion 6

C A supporting example 4

D A link to the paragraph before 5

E An introduction to the topic 1

F Three points that the essay will include 2

G Factual information 3

3. Match the phrases in the essay in bold with the phrases below.

1. In my opinion, d

2. An example of this is, b

3. Because of, f

4. The subject of this essay is, a

5. In conclusion, e

6. Firstly, … Secondly, … Lastly, c