Unit 2 Writing

Writing a personal essay

A personal essay is a short piece

of writing that describes a personal

experience or something about a

person’s life.

future hopes/conclusion

details about the topic title

personal feelings

topic sentence

future hopes/conclusion

details about the topic title

personal feelings

topic sentence

A Read the essay below and fill in the blanks with the words or expressions in the box.

My favourite sportMy favourite sport is football, especially English football.I have never been to an English football game—I have only watched them on TV. Recently, I saw the biggest game, the FA Cup Final. Liverpool defeated Manchester United, 5–1. I enjoyed it, but I was sorry that Manchester United lost.I like English football because the players are very strong and fast. The game is interesting, although I do not understand all of the rules.I hope that I will get a chance to see an English football game in person. Maybe I could even go to the FA Cup Final one day!

title topic sentence

details about the topic

personal feelings

future hopes

B In your exercise book, write a short personal essay about your favorite sport. Use the example in A and the questions below to help you.

1 What is your favorite sport?

2 Is this a sport you take

part in, or just watch?

For a sport you take part in:

How often do you do this sport?

Where do you do this sport?

Who do you do this sport with?

How often do you watch this sport?

Do you watch this sport on TV or in person?

Which player or team do you enjoy watching?

For a sport you watch:

3.How do you feel

about

this sport? Why?

4. What are your hopes

for the future?

HomeworkHomework

1. Write a personal essay.

2. Do exercises in Book B.