Discursive Essay

What will you be assessed on for WA2?

• Summary writing

• Formal email

• Discursive essay

• Section C, Paper 2

'Discursive' means 'to have a discussion'. In the discursive essay, you should... (Select two options).

• Take one stand (I agree / I disagree)

• Discuss both perspectives

• Write 3 body paragraphs (2 FOR and 1 AGAINST)

• Write 4 body paragraphs (2 FOR and 2 AGAINST)

In discursive writing, I can use personal pronouns such as I, me, my, we, our etc.

• True

• False

In discursive writing, I should not use contractions (e.g. don't, can't, won't, shouldn't etc.)

• True

• False

What is essential in discursive writing?

• Taking a stand

• Providing a counterargument

• Providing a balanced perspective

Which is the first part of the introduction?

• Hook

• General information on the topic

• Summary of main points

• Thesis statement

Which is the second part of the introduction?

• Hook

• General information on the topic

• Summary of main points

• Thesis statement

Which is the third part of the introduction?

• Hook

• General information on the topic

• Summary of main points

• Thesis statement

Which of these is an example of a thesis statement for the discursive essay?

• There are both pros and cons of eating vegetables.

• I strongly believe that everyone should eat vegetables.

• Some people may think that vegetables are beneficial for health, however, I disagree with that point.

Which of the starters below are appropriate for the first body paragraph?

• One advantage of eating vegetables is...

• Firstly, eating vegetables is beneficial because...

• The first advantage of eating vegetables is...

• It is beneficial because...