3H Writing Essay lessons

• eng
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

3H Writing

- Writing lessons (2 lessons)

What we will learn: 

- Argumentation FOR and AGAINST

- Writing an essay with our opinions and with objective facts

Argumentative essay

- Opinions, opinions... What do we think about one topic

- But now: How do we write it down?

Arguments:

FOR   and   AGAINST

Link: https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/b1-writing/a-for-and-against-essay

How do we write an essay? Look at the paragraphs - how are they formed?

TOPICS for an Essay (choose 1)

1. Do schools prepare students for the real world?

2. Should a high school student have a part-time job?

3. Does homework help students learn?

4. Are violent video games bad for students to play in their free time?

Choose 1 topic and then answer these questions: 

 What topic will you write about?

 What are the arguments for it?

 What are the arguments against it?

 What’s your opinion about it?

1. Do our schools today prepare students for the real world? (write for and against arguments)

2. Should a high school student have a part-time job? (FOR and AGAINST arguments)

3. Does homework help students learn? (FOR and AGAINST arguments)

4. Are violent video games bad for students to play in their free time? (FOR and AGAINST arguments)

TOPICS for an Essay (choose 1)

1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

2. How do movies or television influence people's behaviour? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.