This lesson contains 29 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
Writing practice HV2 - Lesson 2
Slide 1 - Slide
Lesson 2
In class today:
Persuasive writing
Vocabulary for writing
Slide 2 - Slide
Writing project planner
Week 2: Introduction to persuasive writing
Week 3: Writing arguments
Week 4: Formative writing task
Week 5: Writing vocabulary test
Week 6: Writing arguments - repetition
Week 7: Persuasive writing test
Slide 3 - Slide
Persuasive writing
What do you remember?
Slide 4 - Slide
In our last lesson, we talked about 'persuasive writing.' What do you remember from that lesson? Write down anything that comes to mind.
Slide 5 - Mind map
What is the main goal of a persuasive text?
A
To inform the reader
B
To entertain the reader
C
To convince the reader
D
To mock (belachelijk maken) the reader
Slide 6 - Quiz
What do we call the first sentence of a persuasive text?
A
Opening hour
B
Final statement
C
First statement
D
Opening statement
Slide 7 - Quiz
How many arguments do you usually present in a persuasive text?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Slide 8 - Quiz
At the end of today's lesson...
You will know (and use!) some
useful persuasive writing vocabulary
Slide 9 - Slide
Assignment 1
Take a look at the list of words or phrases (zinnen) on the next slide. These are all handy terms to use for persuasive writing. On the slide after the list, write down which words/phrases you do not know and put the Dutch translation next to it. Use an online dictionary.
You have five minutes to do this.
Slide 10 - Slide
timer
5:00
Slide 11 - Slide
List of words/phrases I don't know with the Dutch translation
timer
5:00
Slide 12 - Open question
Assignment 2
On the next slide, drag the phrases on the left into the correct category on the right: Introduction, Arguments and Conclusion.
Slide 13 - Slide
As you can see
Firstly, secondly, thirdly
Introduction
Arguments
Conclusion
I think that
For these reasons
Besides this
Furthermore
.I believe that
Moreover
I am writing to
Slide 14 - Drag question
Assignment 3:
Practice vocabulary
On the next few slides, use words or phrases from the persuasive writing vocabulary list below to give your opinion on three statements.
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Mr. de Boer wants to ban laptop and phone use during the breaks. Write your opinion:
Slide 16 - Open question
The government wants to ban TikTok in the whole country. Write your opinion:
Slide 17 - Open question
The government makes it illegal for kids under 16 to buy any candy. Write your opinion:
Slide 18 - Open question
Let's see if you reached today's lesson goal... Write down at least five NEW vocabulary words or expressions that you learned.
Slide 19 - Open question
Extra challenge
Extra assignments
Complete the three assignments on the next slides
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Assignment 4
Look through the words/phrases again on the next slide.
You will be asked to make sentences in English
with some of these words.
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Slide 22 - Slide
Statement: Testing new medicine on animals is wrong.
Choose if you are for or against this statement. Then write a sentence in English using each of the following words/phrases with your viewpoint in mind. Look up the words if you're not sure what they mean or how to use them. Hand in your sentences on the next slide.
1. Firstly
2. On the other hand
3. For instance
4. In other words
5. Furthermore or Moreover
6. In conclusion or Finally
Slide 23 - Slide
Hand in your six sentences here
Slide 24 - Open question
Assignment 5
Choose one of the opening statements below. Then write three arguments stating why you agree or disagree with the statement. Start each argument with words like 'firstly, secondly...' and try to use other persuasive writing vocabulary from the next page. Use the internet if you need to find some arguments (but put them in your own words!). Write your three arguments (in English) on Slide 16.
1. Vaccinations for corona should be mandatory (verplicht)
2. Schools are too dependent on technology
3. Students should be selected for their definitive high school 'level' at a later age than twelve.
4. The Dutch government should regulate/limit screen time for everybody.
Slide 25 - Slide
Slide 26 - Slide
Write your three arguments here (in English please)