2V - Structure 2

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 2

Seating chart ZV2B

Seating chart ZV2A

STARTKLAAR

1. Take a seat (plattegrond)
2. Smartphone in 'Zakkie'
3. Laptop (Lessonup)
4. Workbook
5. Pen and Paper

What do we remember about the structure and main idea of a text?

Lesson goals

1. I know the structure of a text.
2. I know the different elements of a text
3. I know what the main idea is, and can find it.
4. I can use structure in my own writing.

STRUCTURE

What does a text start with?

- A title (sometimes)

- An introduction

What comes after the introduction?

- The main/body paragraphs

After the body paragraphs comes? What do we end a text with?

- The conclusion

THE MAIN IDEA

What is this text really about? 

What is the purpose of this text?

What does the author want to say with this text?

In about 1 sentence.

The introduction of a text:

1. introduces the subject
2. makes you curious about the rest
3. often contains a funny story
4. has more than 1 paragraph

Which part of a text is the longest?

1. The introduction
2. The body paragraphs
3. The conclusion

Where do you put a key phrase?

1. At the beginning of a paragraph
2. In the title
3. In the introduction
4. In the conclusion

The conclusion should:

1. not provide new information
2. end with a closing statement
3. repeat your main arguments
4. all of the above

Which of these should you NOT do in your conclusion

1. repeat your examples
2. summarise your main points

What is the main idea of a text?

1. The first sentence
2. What it is mostly about
3. The point of reading
4. the topic of a text

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What: Read the text and make exercise 43, also highlight difficult words.

How: In pairs

Time: 10 minutes

Answers

WRITING

TRY IT YOURSELF!

Key terms

paragraphs

introduction

conclusion

key phrase 

main idea 

Lesson goals

1. I know the structure of a text.
2. I know the different elements of a text
3. I know what these elements are used for
4. I can use structure in my own writing.

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