Writing prompt: A Brief Introduction to the UK

Student essay:
The United Kingdom is a magical country. People may wonder why different words are used to describe these 4 countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In fact, first there was England. Wales was linked to it in the thirteenth century. Next England and Wales were joined to Scotland in the seventeenth century and later the name was changed to 'Great Britain'. Finally the English government tried in the early twentieth century to form the United Kingdom by getting Ireland connected in the peaceful way. Speaking of Britain,we all know that London is the capital. And there is one of my favorite stories happened in London in nineteenth century which named Holmes. I also like the TV series Sherlock Holmes. It's brilliant story and always made me fun. In short, Britain is a fantastic country. When you know more about it you will love it.

Corrected essay:
The United Kingdom is a magical country. People may wonder why different words are used to describe these 4 countries: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. In fact, first, there was England. Wales was linked to it in the thirteenth century. Next, England and Wales joined with Scotland in the seventeenth century, and later the name was changed to "Great Britain". Finally, the English government tried in the early twentieth century to form the United Kingdom by getting Ireland connected in a peaceful way. Speaking of Britain, we all know that London is the capital. And there is one of my favorite stories that happened in London in the nineteenth century, which is named Holmes. I also like the TV series Sherlock Holmes. It's a brilliant story and always makes me laugh. In short, Britain is a fantastic country. When you know more about it, you will love it.