V5 Power and the Glory/Writing Lesson 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2,3

Welcome! You need your laptop, notebook & a pen.

Program

- Learning goals

- Studiewijzer

- Before the break 

- Introduction to the book

- Start on homework for tomorrow

- Reflection/Evaluation 

- Homework

Learning goals

At the end of this lesson...

- I can talk about the book The Power and the Glory.

- I will have set up a 'writing plan'.

Studiewijzer

Let's take a quick look.

Introduction to writing

Formal Language

Why? To prepare for essay writing (+ academic/business writing)

What do you think of when you hear 'formal language'?

Formal writing in a nutshell

- Formal language = more 'expensive' wording

- No contractions = can't = cannot / won't = will not 

- Do not use questions

- In an essay = do not use 'I'

- Use linking words (First, second)

- Focus on lay-out: Empty line between each paragraph

Is this sentence formal or informal?

They did an experiment.

1. Formal
2. Informal

Turn this sentence into a formal one:
They did an experiment

Essay structure

1. Introduction: introduce essay topic + thesis statement
2. First paragraph: either start with your arguments for or against. 
3. Second paragraph: arguments for the opposite side. 
4. Conclusion: briefly summarize important points from previous paragraphs. NEVER (!) introduce new arguments. Sometimes, you can give your personal opinion as well. 
   

Introduction to the book

Before reading the book, do some research and answer the questions (see attachment in Magister, tomorrow's homework)...

...or work on your essay plan.

Done with both? Read Power and the Glory.

Reflection/Evaluation

At the end of this lesson...

- I can talk about the book The Power and the Glory.

- I will have set up a 'writing plan'.

Homework