Lesson 22.10.24

Lesson 22.10.24

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Seating chart 3B

Teacher

Elijah

Tests

Essay	23.10.23
Test chapter 1	12.11.24
Listening test	15.11.24

Today

• Essay writing questions?
•  Speaking and stones 
• Self-study

Feedback 

• Thesis statement opschrijven als 1 zin. 
• Let op dat je 2  argumenten hebt (PEAS)
• Kijk goed naar de structuur van je essay en de witregels. 
• Vergeet de linking words aan het begin van de paragrafen niet (firstly, secondly, in conclusion...)
• Conclusie moet de thesis statement herhalen, gevolgd door een slotzin.

Inroduction example 

Would you rather have alcohol or food for dinner ? Homeless people would most likely choose the first one. In this essay we are going to work out why you should not give money to the homeless.

What linking words can you use to open a conclusion?

In conclusion

To conclude

On the whole

All things considered

All in all

Ultimately

To summarize

To sum up

In sum

Altogether

Overall

Conclusion (linking words)

Concluding statement - tips

1. Consider the 'So what?' question.

Why does what you've written matter?

2. Look for any themes introduced in the introduction

Get a sense of closure by returning to the theme you opened with

3. Link your argument to a different context

Consider the 'big picture' context, give your essay a bigger sense of purpose

What not to do: repeat thesis AGAIN 

Repetition you need avoid 

Thesis statement: "Cats make excellent house pets"

Topic sentence 1: "Cats are attractive to have as a pet"

Topic sentence 2: "One of the most remarkable features of cats as housepets"

Conclusion: "Cats can be considered excellent pets"

Sample essay

Thesis statement: Cats make excellent house pets as they are civilized members of the household, and are easy to care for.

In the first place, cats are attractive to have as a pet because they are civilized members of the household. Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or make other loud noises. Most cats do not even meow very often. They generally lead a quiet existence. Cats also do not have 'accidents' often. Mother cats train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats will use it without fail from that time on. Cats do have claws, and owners must make provision for this. A tall scratching post is likely to keep the cat content to leave the furniture alone. As a last resort, of course, cats can be declawed.

In the second place, one of the most remarkable  features of cats as housepets is their ease of care. Cats do not have to be walked. They get plenty of exercise in the house as they play, and as aforementioned, they do their business in the litterbox. Cleaning a litter box is a quick, painless procedure. Cats also take care of their own grooming. Bathing a cat is therefore almost never necessary. In addition, cats can be left home alone for a few hours without fear. Unlike some pets, most cats will not destroy the furniture when left alone. They are content to go about their usual activities until their owners return. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, cats can be considered excellent pets. The main reason for this that they are easy to care for, as they are largely self-reliant. Another important reason is that they are usually well-behaved, and do not make a lot of noise and create messes. Dogs are said to be man's best friend, but cats' time to shine has come!

Conclusion example 

-Our conclusion is that phones shouldn't be put away but should be used as a tool that can help you at school.

-This shows that schools with dress codes / uniforms tend to create a better environment in schools , possibly resulting in better grades and better behaviour in class.

How did writing essay go? 

It went well	Could have been better
Essay structure	The use of quotes , provocative sentences and so on
Introduction/ conclusion	Lack of strong closing sentences
The use of linking words	The use of idioms and interesting synonyms
	I - capital letter!!!!!

Should students be allowed to have cell phones in elementary school?

In conclusion, although it's easy to see why allowing an elementary school child to have a cell phone would be convenient for after-school pickups or arranging playdates with friends, there is too much evidence to show that it's generally not a good idea. Children already have a lot of access to media (on average over seven hours per day) and it is the parent's responsibility to monitor their media access, which is more difficult if the child has exclusive cell phone access. Cyber bullying, which is increasingly becoming a problem, is also going to be a risk when your child has unlimited access to a smart phone. Clearly, elementary school-aged children are not emotionally mature enough to handle the responsibility of a smart phone, and the borrowing of a parent's cell phone should be highly monitored to ensure safe and healthful usage.