V6 note taking (9/11) and essay writing

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This lesson contains 17 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

Items in this lesson

What happened on 9/11?

Slide 1 - Open question

Take notes in notebook
While you watch:

-take notes in notebook (keywords/main events) > listening test February

Slide 2 - Slide

Slide 3 - Video

Lesson goals
  • You can describe what an argumentative essay is
  • You can name the elements of an argumentative essay
  • know can plan an essay properly

Slide 4 - Slide

Introduction to essay writing
Opinion + arguments : basis of an argumentative essay 

The goal of an argumentative essay is to convince / to persuade your reader that your opinion on a controversial topic is the correct one. 

Slide 5 - Slide

Structure of an argumentative essay

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Structure of an argumentative essay
1: Introduce the topic and your opinion on it;

2: Present your first argument in favour of your opinion (thesis);
3: Present your second argument in favour of your opinion (thesis); (not always a requirement)
4: Present your argument against your opinion (thesis) and refute it;
5: Summarize your opinion and arguments, conclude your essay 



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Thesis statement
The thesis statement is divided into two parts: your opinion, and your reasons.​
  • Your opinion forms the thesis, and is a summary of the main argument of your essay. ​MIND: your opinion is stated OBJECTIVELY, formally!
  • Your reasons form the road map, the arguments you'll put forth to support your opinion. ​​
Each supporting argument forms the basis of the topic sentences in the body of the essay. ​

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Thesis statement
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich because they are versatile, easy to make, and taste good.

What is the thesis?
What is the road map? 

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Thesis statement
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich
= YOUR OPINION = YOUR THESIS

because they are versatile, easy to make, and taste good
= YOUR REASONS / ARGUMENTS = YOUR ROAD MAP

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Thesis statement
Students should have a part-time job during high school because it helps build character, teaches financial responsibility and prepares them for the future.


What is the thesis?
What is the road map?

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Thesis statement
Students should have a part-time job during high school

= YOUR OPINION = YOUR THESIS

because it helps build character, teaches financial responsibility and prepares them for the future.
= YOUR REASONS / ARGUMENTS = YOUR ROAD MAP 

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Assignment: plan your essay
Title
introduction > mention thesis statement sentence (based on given topic)
Body: 1 paragraph: 2 reasons supporting statement (examples)
1 paragraph: 1 reason countering the thesis statement (example)
Conclusion: sum up of arguments (briefly, NOT repeating!)

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Add: Linking words/voca/grammar
In the plan: add linking words
(firstly, secondly, additionally, however, in conclusion)
voca: synonyms! good/bad/often/always etc
Grammar structures> passive > NO pronouns

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From plan to essay
Share your plans: is it complete? 
Add/correct if necessary

Start working on essay > laptop > 225-250 MAX. line space 1,5

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work on essay in class next lesson.

Slide 16 - Open question


Slide 17 - Open question