This is the handout that goes with the "Academic style" slidedeck.

This handout/worksheet is used to teach the structure of academic essays and the writing of thesis statements. Make a copy (you will need to sign in to your Google account first) or download to adapt as you wish.

By the end of this activity, learners should be able to transform a short, non-academic paragraph into a paragraph written in a academic style. They should also be able to list some important features of academic style. Please also see the class handout bookmarked separately. Adapted from Academic Writing: A Practical Guide for Students (Routledge) & Study Writing (CUP). Make a copy (you will need to sign in to your Google account first) or download to adapt as you wish.