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Writing an Essay
Opening Your Essay



Having put together her plan, Becky can now get down to the business of writing the first draft of her essay. She starts with her introductory paragraphs.

The opening of the essay clearly states the aims of the essay and outlines the major points that will be discussed.

The following activity will give you practice of making up sentences and rearranging them into a sensible order.







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