Writing h2/v2 - lesson 3

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• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Writing project - lesson 3

Lesson schedule

- Structure of a persuasive essay

- Making your own persuasive essay based on an article

- You will get feedback on this essay

Structure of a persuasive essay

Introduction

Argument 1

Argument 2

Argument 3

Conclusion

Introduction

A. Open with a hook, something to keep the reader interested enough to read until the conclusion.

B. Give any background information or context necessary to understand the topic.

Always end the introduction by stating your statement.

'I think mobile phones in schools should be banned. I will explain why in this essay'.

Arguments

Argument 1: Firstly, 

Argument 2: Secondly, furthermore, moreover, also

Argument 3:Thirdly, finally, furthermore, moreover,

(Check the writing vocabulary, you can find it in the studiewijzer: period 3 writing)

Conclusion

Repeat your statement and repeat your arguments.

'In conclusion, I think homework should be banned because it increases stress levels, students already spend most of their time at school and it affects the social lives of students.

Introduction

In schools, banning mobile phones can be a great idea! Phones can be distracting and make it hard to focus on learning. Without them, we might pay more attention in class and have better grades. Let's explore why saying "goodbye" to phones in schools could be a "hello" to better education!

Task for today

Open the following link: https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/summer-reading-debate/

Read the article and write a persuasive essay about it containing 3 arguments

Open the following link:

https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/voting-age-debate/

Read the article and write a persuasive essay about it containing 3 arguments.

Make sure to follow the correct structure.

Write it in a separate word document.

Use the writing vocabulary in the studiewijzer.

Aim for 200-250 words.

Task for today

Paragraph 1	Introduction
Paragraph 2	Argument 1
Paragraph 3	Argument 2
Paragraph 4	Argument 3
Paragraph 5	Conclusion

Write down the statement and 3 arguments you used for your persuasive essay