Paraphrasing Lesson & Practice – Academic Writing Skills (B2–C1)

The Ultimate B2/C1 Writing & Planning Bundle: Opinion, For-Against & Paraphrasing

Transform your students' writing from basic sentences to high-scoring academic essays with this **3-in-1 toolkit**. By combining advanced paraphrasing techniques with clear structural frameworks, this bundle helps students express complex ideas without relying on the original prompt’s vocabulary. *** *** **WHAT'S INCLUDED?** *** *** **1. Essay Planning Toolkits (Opinion + For & Against)** Both resources follow a consistent, high-impact structure: *** *** * **Step-by-Step Slides (40+ pages):** Visual guides breaking down the **Funnel Method** (Intros), the **MEAT Strategy** (Body), and the **Mirror & Scale Methods** (Conclusions). * **Interactive Planning Guides:** Worksheets designed to analyze prompts and activate academic vocabulary before writing begins. * **Reusable Graphic Organizers:** Templates with built-in phrase banks and self-assessment checklists for any topic. * **Teen-Friendly Topics:** Engaging debates on AI, e-sports, digital privacy, and influencers. *** *** **2. Paraphrasing Masterclass** *** *** * **Strategic Lessons:** 19 pages covering 7 core techniques like Synonyms and Active to Passive changes. * **Engagement Activities:** Practice paraphrasing in a fun way with the “Movie Quote” and “Famous Quotes” challenges. * **Guided Progression:** Exercises moving from simple sentences to complex academic rewriting. *** *** **THE GLOBAL VALUE** *** *** Unlike resources that jump straight into a final draft, this system focuses on the **pre-writing journey**: * **Think First:** Students learn to analyze and plan logically before they pick up a pen. * **Built-in Support:** The highly **step-by-step** nature of these materials ensures they are accessible to all learners. * **Consistency:** Using the same methods (like **MEAT**) across different essay types builds a reliable "mental map" for exams like FCE/CAE or GCSE. *** *** ---------------------------------------------------------------- **FEEDBACK & SUPPORT** *** *** If you find this resource helpful, please consider leaving a review! Your feedback is incredibly important as it helps me improve my materials and supports other teachers in finding high-quality resources. **Thank you for supporting eslforeal!**