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Should informal recycling be banned in Colombia?

What do you have to do? Give your opinion? Give two sides of the argument?

What are the key words in the text? Make a list of synonyms.

Stage 1: Focus on the question

Brainstorm! Complete a cluster like this with your ideas.

Now….what can you use and where will you put it?How will you organise your essay?

Stage 2: PLan

Consider a thesis statement for your introduction.

Consider an introductory sentence for each paragraph.

Consider supporting ideas for each paragraph.

Make notes for all of the above!

Stage 3: Draft

Now write the essay!!

Stage 4: Write

Check the structure of your work.Is the Thesis Statement clear?Do the paragraphs relate directly to the Thesis Statement?Check for common mistakes. E.g subject-verb agreement.

Stage 5: Edit

Check your work for spelling mistakes and punctuation.

Make any last-minute adjustments to the text.

Stage 6: Polish