4Ab 10-02 Book + body paragraphs

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Today

- learn more about informative articles and a blog biography

- Practice writing body praragraphs

Unit 4, A p. 34

new text types: blog biography, informative article

biography

Read the blog biography

read the text and give a 1-3 sentence summary of the text:
who, what, when, where, why, how?

Write a short summary of the blog biography

What is a "whiz-kid" ? Why are they called this?

Progenitor

potential

philanthropist

foundation

superlatives

innovation

entrepreneur

accolade

future prospects

words expressing highest degree

recognition of merrit

supporter of humanitarian causes

originator

speculator in business

charitable organisation

change

ex. 3,4,5

Do these after class, independently

informative article

Difference in writing goal: biography and informative article

Lay-out differences

Read the new text (p. 36)

While reading/skimming the text, think of an appropriate title (no more than 6 words!

What is your title for this text?

What is..

- the genre of the text?

- the target audience? How do you know?
- what is the purpose of the sub-headings?

Frankenstein

Some examples

- What is your statement
- What are your points (arguments)
- What examples from the book fit these points

Assignment: Take your first point and write a short bodyparagraph using examples. (50 - 100 words)

Take your second point and write another bodyparagraph using examples from the book.

feedback

Homework

Write 3 body paragraphs (tot. 300-400 words) using the arguments and examples you have found.  Pay attention to clearity and structure. Make sure your examples fit your point and are explained. Bring these to class next week.