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Essay intros
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1'Using the key words of the question' just means re-writing the question and tweaking it a bit.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Which of the following would be a good way to start the introduction to an essay in response to this question:
The two texts show the points of view of different travel writers.
What similarities do the travel writers Bill Bryson and Emma Levine share in these texts?
Use evidence from both texts to support your answer.
- AIt is clear from both texts that Bryson and Levine share certain points of view about the place they have visited.
- BBill Bryson and Emma Levine are both travel writers but have different points of view
- CBill Bryson and Emma Levine share the same point of view about this place.
- DAlthough one is a man and one is a woman, Bryson and Levine are both travel writers which means they have the same point of view.
3This is an example of a well-written essay introduction. Choose from the drop-down menus to annotate it to show why it is effective.
- ARefers to writer
- BKnows her name
- CUsing key words
- DRe-writing the question
- EIdentifies specific techniques
- FIs feature spotting
- GDirect reference
- HDirect quotation
- IIdentifies a key idea
- JMisses the point
- KAddressing key word 'engage'
- LAddressing key word 'ways'
- Mkey idea from text
- NKey technique used
4What is the purpose of an introduction to an essay?
Choose all that apply.
- ATo indicate to the examiner that you have understood the question
- BTo set out the argument/angle you will present in your essay
- CTo give you time to get into your stride with the essay
- DTo show the examiner that you know you need to write an intro
- ETo list all of the points you intend to cover in your essay.
5You should always write in the first person in your introduction, using 'I' so that the examiner knows you are giving them your interpretation.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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- A short quiz-style activity to help learners understand the style and requirements of GCSE English essay introductions.
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- Sarah Holmes
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- English
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- Created on 7 Mar 2016 · updated on 2 Jan 2017
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