Paragraph writing skills

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Essay writing - step by step practice

Intro: listen to news > take notes

Listen and take notes:

1. which main items are discussed? > keywords

2. note new vocabulary > write down

3. retell in pairs &  give your opinion

www.bbc.com

Was there anything in the news you have an opinion about? What was it (item and opinion)

Which goals should you aim for in essay writing?

Describe 2 aspects of essay writing you should improve

What does a properly strutured essay need?

Which language aspects are essential for an adequate essay?

Introduction (Title)

Topic:

Why is it important to have a high school diploma?

Each: write an introduction (40 words), end with thesis statement.

group of 4

compare the introductions and check whether you see the following:

- you, their, our, we? (pronouns)

- passives?

-voca > C1 level? 

Edit your introduction and submit

Submit the introduction (for tops and tips)

What is your next goal after graduation?

Pairs: find 3 arguments to support the statement sentences

Look at the introduction > how does it link to the arguments?

Groups of 3

Each writes a paragraph on 1 of the reasons given.

- check and edit on grammar/ vocab

- are linking words used properly? (see Teams for linking words)

Submit your paragraph. (tops and tips)

what can you work on?

Write the conclusion (all)
Do NOT use REPETITION!

How can you practice?