Persuasive writing HV2 - lesson 3

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 2

Lesson 3

In class today:

Recap

Practice persuasive writing

Reading a book rubrics / Quizizz

Writing project planner

Week 2: introduction to persuasive writing

Today: Writing arguments

Week 4: Writing vocabulary test (Friday 24-01)

Week 5: Formative writing task

Week 6: Writing arguments - repetition

Week 7: Persuasive writing test (Monday 10-01)

Persuasive writing

What do you remember?

The ________ should consist of valid arguments, examples, anecdotes etc.

1. Beginning
2. Middle
3. End

How do we signal a new argument being started?

1. firstly, secondly, finally
2. first place, second place, third place.
3. according to, in my opinion, I think
4. perfectly, terribly, softly

Assignment 1 - Persuasive writing example

Read the text, write down the arguments made by both students. Think about what you agree with and what don't you agree with. 

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Who do you agree with?

Sophia - Yes

Miguel - No

Why do you agree with them? Write down an argument you agree with.

Assignment 2:

Practice persuasive writing.

On the next slides we have open questions. You are going to ask yourself the same question.

Should the voting age be lowered in the Netherlands?

On the next slide you are going to write down an argument for yes.

On the slide after you are going to write down an argument for no. 

Use your own opinion and knowledge to write down why you think so. Make sure to write at least 3 sentences. 

Should the voting age be lowered?
Write down an argument for why they should lower the voting age in the Netherlands.

Should the voting age be lowered?
Write down an argument for why they should not lower the voting age in the Netherlands.

Practice vocabulary