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AIMS O F THE TASK

1. Explore your plans for your future after school

2. Learn to adapt to changing circumstances

3 . Consider different ideas and perspectives

4 . Acquire the necessary skills t o complete a discursive essay in the correct format.

NB: ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

You are required to write a discursive essay for assessment purposes (40 marks) b y

following the correct format. Think deeply about the essay question and ensure that your

opinions and thoughts are supported b y viable reasons.

Please work through the sources for a class discussion. Please take careful note o f the

comments and observations of your peers. These will give you insight into the pros and

cons o f a gap year that you may not have previously considered. Answers must be

written down.

Education

corner

working heliday

GAP YEAR studies

graduate

explore

adventure eduetion volunteen work

discover trip

(cultural exposure .

experience)

ESSAY QUESTION

Discuss the extent to which you agree o r disagree with the following statement.

Taking a gap year between schong snute Aieatudy ls a responsible cholco for

Your response should consider the relevant perspectives reflected in the sources, your

own perspective and knowledge as well as information gained from external research.

Praseot mour answer in the form of a discursive essay and refer to the rubric on google

Your response must include the following:

An introduction

2 paragraphs supporting your argument

1 contradictory paragraph

A conclusion

Other points to consider:

You are only allowed t o quote twice per paragraph. The rest o f the paragraph

external research.

Ensure that you reference your information correctly and include a FULL