Rijn IJssel

essay 1

Today's Lesson

1. Essay writing

2.Homework: Essay!

1 / 8

Slide 1: Slide

EngelsMiddelbare schoolvmbo tLeerjaar 3

This lesson contains 8 slides, with text slides and 1 video.

Lesson duration is: 30 min

Items in this lesson

Today's Lesson

1. Essay writing

2.Homework: Essay!

Slide 1 - Slide

Slide 2 - Video

Writing Skills

The ESSAY

Slide 3 - Slide

What on earth is an essay?!

An essay is a piece of writing that:

has 5 paragraphs.
You express an opinion about something.
You try to prove your point by coming up with evidence and examples. .

Slide 4 - Slide

Essay writing

1. Include a short introduction. Start with a 'hook' & explain what the rest of the essay is about.

2. Write 2 longer paragraphs for the main body of the essay. Include all the information( examples, facts, opinion of experts)

3. Include a short conclusion. Emphasise your own opinion and/or the most important point in your essay.

Slide 5 - Slide

Linking words and phrases:

To express personal opinions: In my opinion, I believe that, I feel that/ it seems to me/ in my view/ as I see it / I think/ personally.

To show purpose: to / in order to / so as to / so that
To list ideas: Firstly/secondly/ finally/ In the first place/Lastly/ In addition/ in conclusion
To contrast ideas: However/ although/ in contrast/ whereas/ but/ nethertheless / in spite of / despite.

Slide 6 - Slide

Structure of an Essay

Slide 7 - Slide

Topic: "Courage is Contagious"!

Watch the Ted-talk on Courage is Contagious.

Follow the "Stappenplan Essay".

Write down: what you thought of the Ted-Talk, If you agree or disagree with the speaker and why? What does this mean to you personally and is Courage really Contagious?

At least 200 words or more!!! In English ofcourse!

Courage is Contagious