The hairdresser's world (3,4) writing

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

Today

Topic: the hairdresser's world

Practise: listening and writing

Goals:

-learn the basics on how to write a short essay.

Which aspects are important when preparing and writing an essay?

Aaron Grenia's video (COVID- safe hair salon) comes under which category?

1. reflective
2. demonstrative
3. informative
4. argumentative

Does the 2nd video (Top hair trends 2021) appeal to you? Explain your answer.

How is Mr. Carruther's speech (3rd video) structured?

How does Mr. Carruther involve his audience in the 3rd video?

Writing an essay in a nutshell:

-Read the assignment carefully.

-Plan your ideas first and then choose the best ones.

-Introduce your topic.

-Write about advantages/disadvantages and/or effects.

-Use linking words to structure your ideas.

-Draw your conclusion from the main ideas in your essay.

Linking words:

Use these expressions to order your ideas:

First of all, firstly, then, secondly, next, finally, lastly, to sum up,

in conclusion.

Use these expressions to add more ideas from the same point of view:

in addition, what’s more, also, added to this.

To introduce the opposite point of view you can use these words and expressions:

However, on the other hand, then again.

Ready to write your own essay?

Choose 1 topic:

1. My COVID- safe hair salon.

2. Top hair trends 2021.

3. My educational process as a hairdresser.

1. My COVID- safe hair salon.

• Introduce your hair salon.
• Explain which measures have been taken due to COVID.
• Give examples of advantages and disadvantages.
• Finish off with your conclusion/opinion.

2. Top hair trends 2021

• Introduce your topic.
• Outline the new hair trends for 2021.
• Compare these trends to previous years.
• Finish off with your own conclusion/opinion.

3. My educational process as a hairdresser.

• Introduce yourself
• Explain why you've chosen to become a hairdresser.
• Write about your personal challenges and achievements.
• Finish off with your own conclusion/opinion.