This document provides tips for writing an effective essay. It recommends breaking the essay down into an introduction, body, and conclusion to address the word limit and terms of the prompt. When drafting, the writer should collect strong vocabulary and structures and organize them into relevant paragraphs, combining or removing ideas as needed. An engaging introduction should set the scene and lead to the writer's opinion. Ideas should be clearly linked throughout with no new information in the conclusion. The document stresses the importance of reading and reviewing the essay critically to check focus, sense, and mechanics.

1. Essay writing workshopPrenons le taureau par les cornes!

2. Focus on the task:Word limit? Break it down : intro/development/conclusionAnalyse the terms used e.g.– pour or contre? Needs to lead us to your opinionThink of your reader :you must engage and persuade to get their agreement

3. Draft:Collect your best vocabulary and relevant structuresGroup them into the relevant paragraphsDon’t be afraid to lose or combine some ideasIntroduction needs to set the sceneLink the ideas clearlyNothing new in your conclusion

4. Write up:Read as you go – does it make sense?Check the focus Keep looking back at the task, stay relevantAllow time to re-read, check and correctChecking: key words, gender, agreements, spellings that are not heardReview critically

5. Voici mon chef d’œuvre!