Checkpoint lesson 4

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Today

Introduction and conclusion paragraph

Who am I writing for?

What am I graded on?

Practise test

Practise article common mistakes

Capital letters not used at the start of sentences

Capital letters not used in heading/subheading

No headings/subheadings used

Making a point but not explaining it

Very long sentences

INTRODUCTION

• hook - how to get people to read more? Something intresting, a question, a quote
• Who, what, why, when, how of your topic
• Final sentence to sum it up

Stick to the assignment!

Example introduction paragraph

Welcome to Holland

A little country with 17 million people. Here you can read where, when and what you can do in this beautiful country. So what are you waiting for?  Read on!

Excellent 'body' paragaph

In the Netherlands, we have many yummy foods that I would recommend trying. One of these foods is 'hagelslag'. Hagelslag is chocolate sprinkles that you spread over your bread. Another Dutch food is 'speculaas'. These are really yummy cookies usually  in shapes like windmills.

CONCLUSION

• (1 Sentence summary)
• Answer question
• Give reason for answer

Give your opinion/answer to the question + why!

Example conclusion paragraph

So now you know where, when and what happens in the Netherlands and also the best time of year for your visit. There is so much fun to be had and the whole country can be reached easily with our great public transport.

Why is who you are writing for important?

What am I graded on?

Yes, there will be a final go at this next week, as it wasn't up to par just yet.

Formal vs informal writing

Practise test

Tip: give yourself about 45 minutes for the writing

plan your article, it will be easier to write then

add detail to your topics - give us the full story!

Checklist

Do I have a heading?

Have I used subheadings?

Have I written an introduction/conclusion paragraph?

1 topic per paragraph (alinea)

Did I use capital letters in the right place

Did I check spelling

My writing is 1,5 pages of A4

Main clause

The girl was reading a book when suddenly a bee landed on he leg

Main clause: a bee landed on her leg (most important information)

The rest can be changed to something else.