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Cambridge Today
Welcome! Today is all about essay writing
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Today's goals
After today's class, you...
Know the purpose of an essay
Can write a strong thesis statement
Know the basic outline of an essay
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What is the purpose of an essay?
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What is the basic structure of an essay?
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What is a thesis statement?
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Yes! An essay is a body of writing that persuades the reader of a thesis.
Basic structure:
Introduction that finishes with a thesis statement.
Body: two arguments. Either two supporting arguments or one supporting and one counter.
Conclusion that starts with the thesis statement and a rephrased (!) summary of the arguments.
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Activity: rewrite the thesis statement
You and everyone else should play sports.
Many people think that the weekend should be longer.
Because it improves social understanding, more people should read.
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School starts at 8:15. Do you agree or not? Write the thesis statement.
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Do you think that secondary schools provide enough emotional support?
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Work together
The government urges schools to ban the use of phones. What do you think?
Discuss arguments (in English, obviously) and write the outline of a possible essay.
Outline: Introduction, thesis statement, two arguments, conclusion.
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Essay prompt
Many people think zoos should close. What do you think? Think of a thesis, discuss arguments (in English, obviously) and write the outline of a possible essay.
Outline: Introduction, thesis statement, two arguments, conclusion.
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Today's goals
After today's class, you...
Know the basic outline of an essay
Know the purpose of an essay
Can write a strong thesis statement
Can construct a basic outline of an essay
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I know the basic outline and the purpose of an essay