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First Sentences
What comes first sets the tone. It must.
In an essay, the first sentence of a paragraph ought to indicate what that paragraph is about. If it does not, there is a high risk of logical confusion developing. This makes the writing less clear.
The purpose of an essay is to communicate understanding, argument and judgement. Therefore, one should always strive for clarity and sense. From the first sentence, to the last.
Activities
Give students an essay title. Ask them to imagine how they would go about answering it. Then, they must write the first sentence of each paragraph. When finished, develop into paired or group discussion.
Students are in groups. Give them an essay title. Ask them to write the series of first sentences which would suffice for the essay. When finished, each group reads their sentences out and takes feedback.
Students are given an essay title. They come up with two alternate plans then write the first sentences for each. Students then self-assess, deciding which would be the better essay and why.
Peer-assessment
Peer assessment affords students two opportunities. First, of reading someone elses work. Second, of analysing and applying the mark scheme they themselves will be assessed against.
Activities
Students are given a title and write their essays. On completion, they pair up and swap work. The teacher provides a mark scheme. Students mark each others work and set a target. Discussion ensues.
Students write their essays. The teacher collects and shuffles them. The essays are handed out at random, along with a mark scheme. Students mark the essay they get and set a target. They then seek out the author and explain the