REWRITING HISTORY

REWRITING HISTORY

FEBRUARY 2021

CONTENT

Let's become historians who write about history. In Social Sciences, you are analysing important historical events such as:

STEPS

• The French Revolution.
• WW I
• Interwar events
• The Second Spanish Republic
• Spanish Civil War

1. Introduction
2. Main body
3. Conclusion

This time, you are going to write an opinion essay based on one of the historical events previously mentioned. It should be between 250-300 words written in class.Steps to be included:

WHAT TO INCLUDE

Step 1 - Introduction In the introductory paragraph, you need to present your subject and state your opinion clearly. Make sure it contains a thesis statement – a sentence that summarizes the main point of your paper. There are several techniques to begin your essay, so you can: address the reader directly; include a quotation, direct speech, a sentence from a book or play or ask a rhetorical question. Step 2 - Main Body In the body of your essay, you need to support your thesis statement. Write several paragraphs, each presenting a separate point of view supported by reasons. Start every paragraph with a topic sentence – the main idea you will back up with arguments. Make sure you don't begin a new paragraph because the one you are writing right now is too long. Begin a new paragraph only when you want to discuss a new idea. While writing, pay special attention to: Tense – try to use the tenses that we have seen in this unit: present simple, past simple and future simple passive. Linking words – use different expressions for giving reasons, expressions opinions , adding ideas, etc. Formal vocabulary – do not use idioms, phrasal verbs or colloquial expressions. Formal punctuation – do not use exclamation marks, parentheses and contractions. Citing sources where necessary. Step 3 - Conclusion To conclude your opinion essay, write a paragraph where you restate your opinion using different words. You should avoid introducing a new idea or apologizing for your views. However, to make your essay more engaging, you can end with a warning, ask a provocative question or suggest consequences.

USEFUL LINKING WORDS

Giving reasons Because, Because of + noun, As, Since, For, Due to + noun, Owing to + noun, ... Expressions opinion In my view, in my opinion, As I see it, I believe that, I think (that), I feel (that), I would say, From my point of view, As far as I am concerned, ... Adding ideas What's more, Furthermore, In addition, also, Moreover, As well as, Besides, Apart from this, Not only ... but also, ... Order First(ly), Second(ly), Third(ly), Above all, Before, After, During, Previously, First and foremost, Last but not least, ... Summarising and concluding In conclusion, To summarise, Altogether, In short, To sum up, Briefly, To conclude, In other words, After all, ... Contrast However, On the one hand, On the other hand, On the contrary, Although, While, Whereas, Unlike, ...

DBH 4A+4B February, 18th DBH 4C February, 19th