ESOL Level 1 Writing 1 : How to plan

How to write a brief plan for your writing


This video, "ESOL Level 1 Writing 1: How to plan" from the ESOL Fast Forward channel, gives essential advice on creating an effective plan before starting the writing task for the ESOL Level 1 exam.

Video Summary
The video emphasizes that a good plan is essential to good writing [00:37]. The purpose of the plan is: to show your ideas, and to demonstrate an understanding of structure and sequence [01:00]. A plan should be done before writing and does not need perfect spelling or grammar.

The main takeaway is to structure your plan with a minimum of three main bullet points for the body of the writing, plus an introduction and a conclusion.

The video uses the example of a formal complaint letter about a faulty phone to illustrate the structure [01:29]:

Introduction/Opening: State the purpose [03:07].

Paragraph 1 (Body): Introduce the context more and specific points [03:44].

Paragraph 2 (Body): Expand on the issue and details [04:15].

Paragraph 3 (Body): Request the resolution or close the content [04:37].

Closing: Wrap up the letter (e.g., request contact to arrange) [04:55].

Unlike Entry 3, Level 1 questions often require the student to independently structure their own plan rather than following provided bullet points [05:38].
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