Just a document that I give to ALevel Literature/Language students on how to write academically. Students often struggle with adapting their critical writing style from GCSE to A Level. This guide gives them guidance.

Stop your students from losing marks on “chatty” or informal writing. This complete, “ready-to-teach” lesson focuses entirely on Academic Register. It is designed to help A-Level and EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) students transition from GCSE-style writing to the objective, analytical tone required for high-scoring dissertations and essays. The lesson introduces the “Red List”—a clear checklist of 10 writing habits that lose marks (e.g., vague quantifiers, contractions, absolute claims, and emotive language)—and trains students to identify and fix them. This Resource Includes: 20-Slide PowerPoint: A visually engaging presentation that guides students through the “Academic Translator” process. The “Red Pen” Critique Task (Word): A “bad” academic draft on CRISPR technology where students must find 10 specific errors. Teacher Answer Key (Word): A detailed breakdown of the 10 errors in the critique task, explaining why they are wrong and providing the correct academic alternative. Comparison Starter (Word): Two paragraphs on VAR (football) to contrast descriptive vs. analytical writing styles. Lesson Flow: Starter: “The Academic Translator” – Transforming text-speak into formal prose. Concept: Introduction of the “Red List” (The 10 banned writing habits). Activity: “Red Pen Critique” – Students actively correct a flawed paragraph (CRISPR topic). Feedback: Detailed walkthrough of the answers. Writing Task: The “Golden Paragraph” – Students write their own paragraph using the new skills. Plenary: Hedging and Caution – How to use words like “suggests” and “indicates” instead of “proves.” Perfect for: EPQ Taught Skills (AQA, Edexcel, OCR). A-Level Essay Writing Workshops (Psychology, Sociology, History, English). University preparation sessions.

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An academic writing sheet for students who struggling writing analytically. This can be laminated or for use in books.

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A writing map which helps and supports pupils with their academic writing in GCSE History.

Students often find the more formal academic style of writing used in history difficult to use. These quilts aim to support these students and to encourage MA and HA to stretch and improve their writing styles. There are 3 versions included - two aimed at KS3, two aimed at GCSE students, and one all-in-one version. Easy to print and include in exercise books, or to laminate and use in class. Sections in the writing quilts include: Terms for how important/signficant How far do you agree terminology How important a cause is Language to use while discussing or debating e.g. how to disagree, how to ask questions Terminology for how much change/continuity Example PEEL paragraph support Terms for comparing, summarising, explaining, contrasting, etc. Terms to use for judging, while using evidence, categorising. How to quote from sources or texts 80 words to use other than ‘said’ How to use an interpretation An explanation of how sources are useful or limited

This is a writing lesson for adult ESL students focusing on sentence and paragraph structure. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above who need to write academic essays for IELTS or other academic purposes. Although it focuses on the requirements of the IELTS exam the stratergies are applicable to any type of academic writing. The focus of this package is on 3 keys elements of the IELTS writing Task 1 The structure of the writing Language for describing trends in data – graphs, tables etc. Language for comparison This package contains: Lesson notes/an explanation of: Requirements of Writing Task 1 in IELTS Structure of paragraphs Extensive list of vocabulary to describe trends in data Language of comparison PLUS 5 Activities based on the above lessons ranging from guided to progressively open-ended.

A guide to academic writing that I put together to help A level History and Politics students to understand how to write essay responses. The booklet gives general guidance on the features and format of academic writing and also gives model paragraph to show demonstrate academic writing in practice. The examples are aimed at the Edexcel courses for A level History and A level Politics. However, example could be adapted to fit with other specifications.

This worksheet provides a guide to paraphrasing for academic writing with examples and some exercises.

4 hours seminar - active lesson Suitable for non-native English speakers Introduction to Academic writing (Pre-Bachelors) Re-cap and test - what did we learn, what is academic writing Pop quiz - four types of writing Features & Styles of writing Paragraphs, Sentences, Titles etc Types of research sources (good and bad) Fake News test Peer review of Introduction

This editable PowerPoint lesson (17 slides in PPT format) covers the notion of academic argument, audience awareness, and the structure of a 5-paragraph essay (an introduction, three body paragraphs with well-developed topic sentences and key details that support the main idea, and a conclusion). It introduces the idea that English academic writing is direct in nature and should use formal language. Students will evaluate two model essays. They will also use a graphic organizer to brainstorm ideas for an essay of their own where they will have to argue an opinion. The Zip Folder contains the PPT file, as well as the terms of use with a link to a copy of the resource in google drive.

These resources are for lead practitioners, humanities teachers and literacy coordinators to improve the standard of written accuracy and academic writing in students' work within subjects or whole school. Could be applied from KS2-KS5. This resource has been used within a successful History Department where academic writing is emphasised from Y7 through till Y11. It has also been highlighted in whole school CPD.

This workbook is designed to go along with our complete Academic Writing Skills Course, which is available here 25 hour writing course. Please note that if you purchase the complete course, the workbook is included, and you do not need to buy it here. The workbook is capable of standing alone as a study guide, as you will see from the preview file, which contains the first ten pages of the 46 page book. The downloadable zip file on purchase will get your the Word File, and two pdf files. One pdf is perfect for printing, and the other one is interactive, allowing students to write straight into the workbook without the need to waste paper on printing. Also included is suggested answers for the relevant exercises The workbook allows students to complete exercises practicing the following skills that they will need for university. Structuring essays, analyzing different types of questions, writing thesis statements, three different ways to take notes, how to research for information and cite it correctly in all four major styles (MLA, APA, CMS and Harvard). Students will also improving their writing skills, and how to draft and edit their work, and in addition how to avoid plagiarism by understanding the concept and paraphrase correctly.

CPD I delivered to develop academic essay writing at GCSE style, covering an umbrella plan, a thesis introduction and paragraph structuring. Has typed examples linked to Macbeth but can be applied to any text. It also introduces the writing formula I use with both my high and low ability Year 11s. I hope it can help! If you have questions, please let me know.

Videos explaining what is considered ‘academic writing’, particularly useful for TEFL teaching. Analyses the five sections of an essay the title, introduction, paragraph 1, paragraph 2 and the conclusion and offers support on essay organisation. **Video 1 - The Key Features of Academic Writing ** Find out more about what is considered ‘academic writing’ Video 2 - Essay Organisation It’s important to think about how you organise your ideas in your essay because good organisation can make your essay easier to understand and ensures that you answer the hidden question in the essay title. This Video explores ideas for an essay based on title: ‘Discuss the reasons why people choose to live in Reading’. Video 3 - Analysis of the Five Different Essay Sections Analysis of five different sections: the title, introduction, paragraph 1, paragraph 2 and the conclusion. Video outlines these sections and explores the content that goes into each. These parts form the building blocks of any essay. These video clips have been made available by the University of Reading and come from our successful A Beginner’s Guide to Writing in English for Academic Writing. A free online course from the University of Reading available on the FutureLearn platform. Visit futurelearn.com site and search ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Writing in English for Academic Writing’ for the full course (free without certificates option available). The University of Reading Recruitment and Outreach team offers a huge range of free events, programmes and activities for students to give them all the information they need about higher education and to enhance their subject knowledge and experience. Visit our website for more details.

This lesson explores the inclusion of appositives in academic essays.

This useful handout can be stuck in to books as a useful reference for academic language and vocabulary. This is really useful in training students on how to upgrade their tone and language.

Improve your students ACADEMIC WRITING STYLE with this booklet! Have some great students but they just find it difficult to understand how to write in an academic manner? This work book goes through the importance of structure, formality, objectivity and technical vocabulary, including how to replace weak words/verbs/expressions with stronger, more powerful and precise ones. A two page word bank of everyday terms with FOUR powerful synonyms for each is provided, along with space for students to build upon it and create their own synonym word bank. There is also TEN tasks for students to work through to develop and practice their objectivity, academic formality and improve their technical vocabulary. Answers to all tasks are included.