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A how-to guide
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Middelbare school
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Leerjaar 6
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Essay Writing
A how-to guide
Slide 1 - Slide
Test November
- (Formal) Letter
OR
- Essay
Slide 2 - Slide
Lesson Goals
- You can recognize and create a proper general essay structure.
- You can discuss two specific essay structures.
Slide 3 - Slide
Which elements do you often find in an essay?
Slide 4 - Mind map
DOs
Write proper English, so I can read it.
Use signal words, wherever necessary
Use paragraphs ( as signified by indentation/blank line)
Use a difficult grammar item every now and then (Passive, relative clauses)
At the end, check your work.
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Don'ts
Forget about the lay-out
Use the first translation you find in a dictionary without checking.
Forget content elements
No swearing
Dumb language (gonna, u, 2, etc.)
Slide 6 - Slide
Basic text structure
- Title
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
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Title
- One line
- Covers the work
- Should be attractive to readers
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Example
Topic = secret price agreements in the fishing industry
Simple option: Secret Price Agreements in the fishing industry
Attractive: Something smells fishy.
Slide 9 - Slide
Create a title for an essay on "Gun Control".
Slide 10 - Mind map
Introduction
- Attention Grabber
- Introduction to the topic
- Thesis Statement: Smoking is an unwise life choice, because it is unhealthy, anti-social and financially damaging.
Slide 11 - Slide
Slide 12 - Slide
Argumentative
Generally three paragraphs:
- 2 arguments for the thesis
- 1 argument against + refutation
Analytical
Generally 2-4 paragraphs
For example 2 arguments for the topic
2 arguments against the topic
Body
Slide 13 - Slide
Paragraph Structure
(transitional sentence)
- Topic Sentence
- Supporting Sentences
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Conclusion
- Show your essay is coming to an end
- Reinforce your thesis
- Leave an impression on the reader
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Is there something you need more explanation on?
Slide 18 - Mind map
Practice Essay 1
- Write an argumentative essay on one of the following topics:
- The alcohol age limit of 18
- School day start times
- Dutch corona policies
Support your topic and write a clear structure. Use approximately 350 words.
Slide 19 - Slide
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