V6 note taking (9/11) and essay writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

What happened on 9/11?

Take notes in notebook

While you watch:

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

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

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. 

Structure of an argumentative essay

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 

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. ​

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? 

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

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?

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 

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!)

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

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

work on essay in class next lesson.