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ESL: Writing
Transition worksheets, writing activities, long-term writing "scenarios," formal essay outlines and worksheets, sentence patterns, and much more!
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"Transitions" Worksheets
These handouts and worksheets explain how to use "transition words" such as however, therefore, despite, regardless of, etc.
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Page 1 - However / Nevertheless / Still / Despite that / Nonetheless / Even so
Page 2 - Although / Even though / Though / Despite / In spite of / Despite the fact that
Page 3 - Therefore / Consequently / As a result / Thus / For this reason
Page 4 - Regardless of / No matter / Regardless
Page 5 - Because of / Due to / Owing to
Page 6 - In addition / Additionally / Plus / Moreover / Furthermore / ...as well...
Page 7 - Gradually / Eventually / Sooner or later / At some point / In the end / ...end up...
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Review Worksheet 1 - Fill in the blanks with a suitable transition word.
Review Worksheet 3 - Write sentences that conform to the situations provided, using transition words.
Review Worksheet 4 - Replace incorrect transition words with correct transition words.
Review Worksheet 5 - Read a short problem/solution essay, and fill in the blanks with appropriate transition words. Then, write a problem/solution essay of your own.
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Writing Activities
Putting pen to paper doesn't always have to be boring. Here are some activities and game-like things to make writing a bit more enjoyable. |
Interactive Stories - Students collaborate to write each others' stories.
The Lying Game - Guess which statements are true and which statements are lies!
The Writing Scenarios (below) are also a semi-enjoyable way to get students writing. |
Idiom Worksheets - Give advice using idioms. Less a "game" than an "assigment," though the idioms tend to make things a little more interesting.
Explain the Idiom - Try to guess what the idioms mean, and use them in a dialogue. |
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Writing Scenarios
These are long-term writing assignments in which students create a character and write a story over several weeks using the information in the outlines.
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The Homestay - You're living in another country with a host family. What happens when you start to adapt to life in a new culture? (10-part writing assignment)
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Life as a Pet - This story is connected with "The Homestay." You are the family's pet. What was your life like before the family adopted you? What is it like living with this family in this strange, new place? (6-part writing assignment)
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Formal Essays
Here are some sample essays and outlines to help student write more formal essays containing the following: introduction (thesis statement), body (supporting details), conclusion (summary, prediction)
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My Hobby - a beginner/intermediate-level sample essay that students can use to write their own "My Hobby" essay.
Advertising Campaigns (intermediate/advanced) - A series of questions to prepare students to write an analysis of an advertising campaign.
Eye for an Eye (intermediate/advanced) - an opinion essay on the death penalty. Includes: arguments for/against; a pre-writing worksheet; and an essay outline.
Taking Risks (intermediate/advanced) - an opinion essay on the pros and cons of risk. Includes an essay outline with example statements.
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