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This lesson contains 16 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
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Slide 1 - Slide
Today
An argumentative essay - Part 3
The conclusion
Info about the writing test
Slide 2 - Slide
Test Writing - Argumentative Essay
SE1
500 words
No dictionary allowed
The 10 topics --> choose 1 and then pick 1 of the two given statements
Warning:
- You can be in favour of or against the statement
- You still need to turn the given statement into a three-point-statement.
Slide 3 - Slide
Starter: How much do you remember of our previous lesson
Slide 4 - Slide
Q1: An essay should start with a title.
A
True
B
False
Slide 5 - Quiz
Q2: Which of these elements should an introduction NOT contain?
A
Background information
B
Thesis statement
C
A reference to the task itself
D
Opening sentence - hook
Slide 6 - Quiz
Q3: A three-point thesis statement...
A
describes three possible points of view
B
does not include the claim/your point of view
C
describes claim + the three arguments of the essay
D
occurs at the beginning of the introduction
Slide 7 - Quiz
Q4: Each paragraph in the body of the essay can only discuss one argument
A
True
B
False
Slide 8 - Quiz
Q5: You do not have to add research to each of your arguments
A
True
B
False
Slide 9 - Quiz
Q6: You should end each paragraph with a concluding sentence, not with examples/research
A
True
B
False
Slide 10 - Quiz
Final Q: A concluding paragraph is smaller than a body paragraph
A
True
B
False
Slide 11 - Quiz
The concluding paragraph
Your conclusion ties your essay together. It should briefly sum up what you have talked about in your essay. It should be short and to the point and it should reference the claim of your thesis statement again.
Slide 12 - Slide
Note that repeating your thesis statement in exactly the same words will be boring for your reader and will not inspire them to join your opinion.
See if you can be a bit more creative with your words. When you conclude your essay, make sure that you use convincing language again.
Examples
Bad: That’s why I think that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches should be on the menu of every restaurant.
Good: That is why Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches must be on the menu of every restaurant.
Slide 13 - Slide
Slide 14 - Video
Task #1
Previous lessons: Thesis, introduction & body paragraph(s)
Today:
Continue writing your essay, add a conclusion to your essay.
Deadline 17/9 on Google Classroom.
Hand in your completed essay
Slide 15 - Slide
If you have any questions and/or comments after today's lesson, please leave them here!