5h - Schrijfvaardigheid en Literatuurdossier

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TedTalks

They kicked us out of the auditorium today :(

Next thursday we cán go there..

Reading time

Reading time

5h Periode 2

Welcome back

Coming up next:

> SE Schrijfvaardigheid
(argumentative essay + review/report/mail or letter)

> Literatuurdossier 
(3 boeken lezen > dossier maken > mondeling) in januari af. 

> Oefenen voor kijk- en luistervaardigheid

Our focus today

Argumentative essay

Argumentative essay:
3 person brainstorm.

What do you know / remember about ARGUMENTATIVE essays?
What is an argumetative essay: what is the purpose?
What is the structure?
Any other specific characteristics?

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

1. to compare and contrast two different or similar things.
2. to convince the reader by using logic and evidence
3. to answer a question through research of the relevant literature
4. to analyze a piece of literature from different angles

Argumentative essay: basics

Topic: controversial (conflicting ideas)

Opinion: poses as a solution to a problem

Goal: to convince/persuade your audience

Argumentative essay: basics

Choosing a topic > interest & prior knowledge

Choosing a side > reason & logic

Before writing > make a plan/overview

Introduction example

The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of education. The use of the internet in academic contexts is on the rise, and its role in learning is hotly debated. For many teachers who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and potentially harmful. This concern, while understandable, is misguided. The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its critical benefits for students and educators—as a uniquely comprehensive and accessible information source; a means of exposure to and engagement with different perspectives; and a highly flexible learning environment.

hook

The first sentence acts as a “hook” to draw the reader’s attention. In this case, it does so by making a strong claim about the importance of the essay’s subject.

Background

The following sentences set the context for the debate this essay weighs in on.

Thesis

These sentences make up the thesis statement. This is the central argument of the essay—the claim(s) that the rest of the essay will work to back up with evidence and analysis.

Introduction

Thesis statement

Body

Topic sentence

Conclusion

a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing

a sentence or two that summarizes the main point that an essay

the part of an essay that explains and develops the main idea

helps organize the paragraph by summarizing the information in the paragraph

the last paragraph of your essay summarizing its thesis and arguments

Hi again!

Apologies for my delay

Reading time

Argumentative essay - revision

• Introduction: the paragraph that introduces the topic (including a "hook") 
• Thesis statement: the sentence that indicates the point of view of the essay
• Body: the paragraphs discussing arguments and/or examples
• Topic sentences: the sentences that state the arguments supporting the thesis statement
• Conclusion: the final paragraph that summarizes the main points

What's a good topic to write an argumentative essay about?

brainstorm

General Tedtalk feedback;

- Some very great and original and inspiring talks! :)
- A lot of you missed points on proces/feedback! 
- Some "Big Ideas" where not clear
- Sometimes it was more of a presentation than a tedtalk (geen spreekbeurt!) 
- Sometimes the message/idea was a very common idea
- Visuals/editing could have helped
- Presenting live could have helped in the delivery

Literatuurdossier:

> 3 boeken (1 vorig jaar al gelezen!)

> Outline of the literature file:

1) Per book you make a written story analysis OR a literary mind map OR a timeline of the most important events: per book 1 of the above assignments.

2) You also make assignments of your own choice for the three books you read in addition to a story analysis/mind map/timeline.

Reading time

book club session - group of 3

1) Was there any part of the plot or aspects of the characters that frustrated or upset you? If so, why?

2) How thought-provoking did you find the book?  Did the book change your opinion about anything, or did you learn something new from it? If so, what? 

3) Did you highlight or bookmark any passages from the book? Did you have a favorite quote or quotes? If so, share which and why?

4) From your point of view, what were the central themes of the book? How well do you think the author did at exploring them?

5) Compare this book to other books you have read by the same author, or other books you have read covering the same or similar themes.  How are they the same or different?

6) How would you adapt this book into a movie? Who would you cast in the leading roles?

 

Literature file session

Summarize everything that you discussed. It only needs to be about your own book.

Write it in a word document. Call it: (your name) Book club session 1 and save it on your laptop.

You can put this in your literatuurdossier

Argumentative essay assignment

> Write the introduction and at least one paragraph
> Use signposts  (if you don't know what this is: read the document!)

Reading time

Take notes for your literature file

Thoughts that came up on the theme / writing
Something in the plot you want to remember
A sentence you really liked
etc

Before the break:

- Finish your essay (in full!) 
- Get feedback (PEEL structure? Hook? Thesis?)
- Hand it in! 

Or: read / continue with the exercises on "Review writing"

After the break: we move on to "review writing" all together

Feedback round (groups of 3)

Read each other's work:
Highlight the hook, the thesis statement and the signposts.
Give compliments
Give tips on how to improve
AFTERWARDS: show me as well, please.

Now rewrite according to the feedback you've been given and then finish the essay

(next paragraphs + conclusion)

Work book: finish the exercises about the essay.

Done? You can either read your book or continue with the section on the review (skip the report!)

What do you want to focus on next class?

Questions?

Review/mail or letter

Part 2 of the writing SE (in addition to the argumentative essay) is a choice:

a review  or a letter/mail

Finish the exercices in the booklet. 

Review writing

Introduction
Summary (without major spoilers!)
Opinion
Analysis
Conclusion

Review

1) Read the explanation in the booklet
2) Read the short story
3) Answer the 3 assignments on page 18/19 in the booklet

What do you want to focus on first?

review

letter

In your group: look at the exercises

Working time

Review time

Next week;

What do you want to focus on most?

1) Argumentative essay practise
2A) Review writing practise
2B) Letter writing practise
3) Useful vocabulary
4) Sentence structure/grammar 

LAST CLASS BEFORE THE SE

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Example student essays

1) Look at the rubric (in the booklet)
2) Read one of the example student essays
3) How would you grade it? Tips/tops?
4) Do you agree with the feedback/grade?
5) What do you take from this? What can you learn from it? 
Take a note from each essay! 
6) Read another one and do the same. (there are 5)

Reading time

What did you write down for yourself after reading the example essays yesterday?

How many paragraphs are you going to write?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. as many as I need

What is the purpose of the introduction? Which elements should be in there?

What is the purpose of each of the paragraphs in the body of the essay?

Is new information allowed in the conclusion?

1. yes, if it is relevant
2. yes, if it is convincing
3. no, never

What does the conclusion do?

Which statement are you hoping for?

Social media ban under 16 is a good idea

Schools should start later

Book bans should not be allowed

Having a lot of money should be regulated

Schools need mental health classes

Come up with an argument for this statement: "Having a lot of money should be regulated"

Come up with an OUTLINE for this one: "Schools need mental health classes"

Practise of your own choice:

1) Write a practise essay about one of the statements just given
2) Work on your review
3) Work on a letter
4) Ask/give feedback from a peer
5) Look at the 5 example essays more

And you can always choose to read your book!

Literatuurdossier

Reading time

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