Dress codes at Work - Base Cohesion in Essay Writing

Short overview of the lesson:

• Discuss first impressions, professionalism, and appearance using visual prompts and guided questions.
• Predict and identify key arguments in an essay about dress codes at work.
• Read and analyse a model essay, focusing on arguments and counterarguments.
• Identify, categorise, and practise using base cohesion devices (adding information, contrast, result).
• Work with controlled practice tasks: multiple choice, error correction, and text completion.
• Apply linking devices in context to improve clarity and logical flow.
• Write a short balanced essay using a range of cohesive devices accurately and appropriately.