Week 19 Klas S16 - Thesis statement + Introduction

Writing an essay
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This lesson contains 20 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 120 min

Items in this lesson

Writing an essay

Slide 1 - Mind map

Schedule:
  • Instruction on how to write an introduction 
  • Worksheets
  • Writing task
  • Zelfstandig werken

Slide 2 - Slide

Introduction -> reading

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Name the 3 elements of a good introduction:

Slide 4 - Open question

Thesis statement


1. It describes your topic, what your essay will be about.
2. It introduces a specific claim you are making about your topic.
3. It describes three ways in which you will support and develop your claim.

Slide 5 - Slide

Thesis statement
Subject + Claim + 3 Points of Support

X has made a significant impact on the teenage population due to its + 3x 

Slide 6 - Slide

Can you name the subject, claim and 3 points?


“Going back to college was a complex process that involved researching a school, applying for admission, and enrolling in classes.”

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Essay topic: Why are Americans overweight?

Slide 10 - Mind map

Thesis statement:
Americans are overweight because

Slide 11 - Open question

What animal makes the best pet?

Slide 12 - Mind map

Thesis statement: ....... are the best pets because

Slide 13 - Open question

What are the best classes at Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort?

Slide 14 - Mind map

Thesis statement:

Slide 15 - Open question

Task 2)
Complete task 2 from your worksheet. 
Do you need more info? Watch this video 

Klaar? -> Quizlet
timer
25:00

Slide 16 - Slide

Check your answers:
Multiple choice task -> 1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. d 7. a 8. c

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Writing task
Now write an introduction based on the previously learned information. 
Choose from the following themes:
1. Art subjects at school
2. Fast food
3. Climate change
4. Discrimination

Finished? Do your math homework.
timer
18:00

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Zelfstandig werken:

1. Math
2. Dutch
3. English

Slide 19 - Slide

Next week: Body paragraphs
 - first sentence -> facts -> example -> summary.

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