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Sleep: Writing Task: Write A Formal Article

The document provides guidance for writing a formal article about the effects of sleep deprivation. It instructs the writer to use information from "The benefits of sleep" and their own research to discuss up to three main points about sleep deprivation in the body paragraphs. The introduction should provide an overview and hook, while the conclusion should restate the main ideas. Grammar, structure, and formal language are emphasized.

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Sleep: Writing Task: Write A Formal Article

The document provides guidance for writing a formal article about the effects of sleep deprivation. It instructs the writer to use information from "The benefits of sleep" and their own research to discuss up to three main points about sleep deprivation in the body paragraphs. The introduction should provide an overview and hook, while the conclusion should restate the main ideas. Grammar, structure, and formal language are emphasized.

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Sleep

Writing task: Write a formal article

Write a formal article about the effects of sleep deprivation. Use the information Useful language
from The benefits of sleep and your own ideas. Research new information online Useful phrases
as needed. Showing order
• First of all, …
Use the Useful language and the notes you made in the Engage task to help you • Secondly, …
prepare. When you are ready, write around 300 words. • Finally, / A final…
Tip  Formal writing focuses on giving evidence to support facts and opinions. Subjective Adding details, reasons, or
language, such as I or you, is avoided and there are no colloquial expressions or examples
• For example…
contractions. Grammatical structures are more complex and words are chosen to keep
• Statistics say…
the writing precise.
• Research indicates…
Follow this three-paragraph essay structure:
• Introduction: Include a short overview of what the essay covers and something to
catch the reader’s attention.
• Main body: Include up to three key points with supporting information.
• Conclusion: Restate the main ideas given in the main body.
Check it!  Read your essay and check it’s organized clearly and makes sense. Then
read it again and check for grammar, vocabulary and spelling errors.

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