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WRITTEN BAC Exam
WRITTEN BAC Exam
The exam is 3 hours long and includes a reading comprehension and written expression.
READING COMPREHENSION :
It consists of 2 or 3 documents, followed by comprehension questions. You must quote from the text (when asked to), use complete sentences, and most importantly use your own words to answer the questions! You will need to explain, justify and show that you understand the different aspects of the texts.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION:
You may have to write a dialogue, a diary entry, continue a story, write a letter or a newspaper article... You need to know and understand the techniques of how these are reproduced.
The reading comprehension is graded out of 10, and the writing is out of 10 as well.
WHERE WOULD YOU PLACE THE QUOTATION MARKS?
WHERE WOULD YOU PLACE THE QUOTATION MARKS?
Do it at home or in the comments!
Use Gap-fillers and discourse markers
Use Gap-fillers and discourse markers
Gap-fillers and discourse markers are words (and phrases) used to fill silence in a conversation. They make your dialogues sound more natural provided you use them correctly and not too often!
More discourse markers
More discourse markers
USE...
USE...
... and SHORT ANSWERS
... and SHORT ANSWERS
VERBS & ADVERBS FOR DIALOGUES
VERBS & ADVERBS FOR DIALOGUES
Introductory verbs
Introductory verbs
Adverbs of manner
Adverbs of manner
Example of Introduction
Example of Introduction
Define key words:
Human cloning is the creation of a genetically identical copy of a human being. Some scientists have recently claimed that they had succeeded in cloning the first human embryo.
Give your problematic:
The uproar caused by this announcement clearly shows that human cloning is a controversial issue.
Announce a plan:
Indeed, even though this scientific breakthrough can be a source of hope for researchers, it nevertheless raises serious ethical concern. (pros/cons, for/against, advantages/drawbacks…)
"P. E. E." PARAGRAPHS
"P. E. E." PARAGRAPHS
Point - Evidence - Explain
PROS & CONS PARAGRAPHS
PROS & CONS PARAGRAPHS
Other typical essay outlines include:
Other typical essay outlines include:
Causes, consequences
Past, present, future situation
Problems, solutions
...
TRY THIS INTERACTIVE ESSAY ORGANIZER
TRY THIS INTERACTIVE ESSAY ORGANIZER
USE CONNECTIVES
USE CONNECTIVES
BE PERSUASIVE !
BE PERSUASIVE !
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