Work in pairs. Complete the guidelines for writing an essay with the expressions in the box.

1 Sort out the facts - make personal opinions of all the relevant information you have on the subject.

2 Plan your argument - organise your notes and arrange the ideas in a logical order.

3 Give your essay an appropriate beginning. Describe what you are planning to say.

4 Decide how many paragraphs you need for your argument. Each paragraph should discuss one point. Use examples to support your arguments.

5 Write a logical conclusion. Though the style of the essay is generally formal and impersonal, this might be the place to include some notes.