Group Drafting Worksheet - Analytical Exposition

Joint Construction Worksheet

Collaborative Analytical Exposition Drafting

📝 Group Activity

⏱️ 90-120 Minutes

👥 3-4 Students per Group

📋 Instructions for Teachers & Students

Purpose: This worksheet guides students through collaborative construction of an analytical exposition text following the Genre-Based Approach (GBA) for EFL learners.

How to Use:

• Form groups of 3-4 students with mixed proficiency levels
• Assign roles: Leader, Language Monitor, Evidence Researcher, Time Keeper
• Work through each section together, discussing and negotiating language choices
• Teacher circulates to provide scaffolding, modeling, and feedback
• Complete all sections collaboratively before individual writing tasks

👥 Group Information

Group Name/Number:

Date:

Class:

Member 1 (Leader):

Member 2 (Language Monitor):

Member 3 (Evidence Researcher):

Member 4 (Time Keeper):

💡 Collaboration Tips

• Listen actively: Value everyone's ideas and contributions
• Negotiate meaning: Discuss different word choices and sentence structures
• Think in English: Try to use English throughout your discussion
• Use resources: Dictionaries, model texts, and language banks are your friends
• Ask your teacher: Request scaffolding when you're stuck

1 Pre-Writing & Planning

Discuss and agree on your topic, position, and main arguments as a group.

Choose Your Topic (or write your own):

Our Position/Stance:

Target Audience:

Brainstorm Arguments (List at least 3 main arguments):

🤔 Discussion Questions:

• Why is this topic important?
• What evidence can support our position?
• What might opponents say?
• Which argument is strongest?

2 Crafting the Thesis Statement

Work together to write a powerful opening paragraph that introduces your topic and states your position.

🔤 Language Bank - Thesis Starters

Opening Hooks: In today's world..., It is widely debated that..., Many people believe...

Position Statements: I firmly believe..., It is essential that..., We must recognize...

Preview Phrases: This essay will discuss..., There are several reasons..., The following arguments...

✅ Self-Check:

We included an engaging hook sentence

We provided context about the issue

Our position is clearly stated

We previewed our main arguments

3 Developing Argument 1

Present your strongest argument first. Include a topic sentence, evidence, and explanation.

Topic Sentence for Argument 1:

🔤 Language Bank - Arguments

Connectives: Firstly, Furthermore, Moreover, In addition

Evidence Phrases: Research shows..., According to..., Studies indicate..., Evidence suggests...

Explanation: This means that..., As a result..., Therefore..., Consequently...

💭 Consider:

• What type of evidence works best? (statistics, examples, expert opinion)
• How does this evidence support our position?
• Is our explanation clear and logical?

4 Developing Argument 2

Present your second strong argument with supporting evidence and clear explanation.

Topic Sentence for Argument 2:

🔤 Language Bank - Transitions

Addition: Additionally, Another reason, Besides this, What's more

Emphasis: More importantly, Significantly, Notably, Particularly

✅ Self-Check:

Clear topic sentence included

Strong evidence provided

Evidence is well explained

Connected to thesis statement

5 Developing Argument 3 (Optional)

If you have a third strong argument, develop it here with the same structure.

Topic Sentence for Argument 3:

6 Crafting the Reiteration (Conclusion)

Restate your position powerfully and summarize your key arguments. Leave a lasting impression!

🔤 Language Bank - Conclusions

Conclusion Starters: In conclusion, To summarize, It is clear that, The evidence shows

Restatement: As demonstrated, As discussed, As shown above

Call to Action: We must..., It is essential to..., Action should be taken..., We should...

✅ Self-Check:

Thesis restated in different words

Main arguments briefly summarized

Strong final statement included

No new arguments introduced

7 Language Features Review

Review your complete text and check for appropriate use of language features.

✅ Language Features Checklist:

Modal verbs used (should, must, can, may, etc.)

Connectives and transitions used appropriately

Present tense used consistently

Mental verbs included (believe, think, consider)

Evaluative language used (important, significant, essential)

Formal, academic tone maintained

Varied vocabulary used (no excessive repetition)

💡 Improvement Activity:

• Identify 3 sentences where you could add modal verbs
• Find places where connectives would improve flow
• Replace simple vocabulary with more sophisticated alternatives
• Check that all verbs are in the correct tense

8 Peer Feedback Exchange

Exchange texts with another group. Provide constructive feedback using the guide below.

Feedback Received From Group:

Strengths of Our Text (What worked well?):

Areas for Improvement (What needs work?):

Specific Language Corrections:

🌟 Group Reflection

Discuss and write your reflections on the collaborative writing process.