Writing - lesson 1

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Writing - Lesson 1

Writing lessons

Lesson 1 - Today:

Introduction tasks

Howework: write an essay and bring to class for the second lesson next week

Lesson 2 - Next week:

Peer assessment - feedback on each other's essays

Lesson 3 - week of the 23rd: writing test

Does the writer agree or disagree with the title

"Watching television is a waste of time"

1. Agree
2. Disagree

Look at the words in italics, which
two expressions are used to say what you think

Look at the words in italics, which
two words are used to add another argument?

Look at the words in italics, which
word is used to give an opposing argument

Words to use in your essay

To say what you think:

Personally - Personally, I don't think you can say that watching TV is a waste of time.

In my opinion - In my opinion, as long as we monitor what we watch it can be an important part of our lives.

Words to add another argument:

Furthermore - This species has a quiet charm and, furthermore, is an easy garden plant.

Moreover - Texting while driving is dangerous; moreover, it’s illegal in some states.

Word to give an opposing argument:

However - On the river, however, the adventurers seemed to be perfectly safe.

Match the purposes to the paragraphs

Arguments to support the title

Arguments against the title

The writer's own opinion

An introduction to the topic

For or against?

A: 'Going to the cinema is always better

than watching a movie at home'

B: 'Film stars get paid too much money'

Sentence A:

For

Sentence A:

Against

Sentence B:

Against

Sentence B:

For

We need to support our local cinemas.

You can stop and start when you want.

No one should get that amount of money.

They make the film companies a lot of money.

You can watch it as many times as you want.

Films always look better on a big screen.

Success
criteria

How to structure your essay

Title

Introduction - make an impact but don't give your opinion!

Paragraph to support the title

Paragraph to argue against the title

Conclusion - summarize and give your opinion

These may be switched ->

Write a practice essay (200 words)

on one of the following topics:

'Going to the cinema is always better than watching a movie at home'

'Film stars get paid too much money'

Click here to take a look at the essay structure

Click here to take a look at the words to use in your essay