5h - Schrijfvaardigheid en Literatuurdossier

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5h Periode 2

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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

Reading time

Argumentative essay - to sum up

• 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

Argumentative essay assignment

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

Feedback ronde (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

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

(next paragraphs + conclusion)

What do you want to focus on next class?

Questions?

Review/report/mail or letter

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

a review or a report or a letter/mail

What do you want to focus on first?

review

report

letter

In your group: look at the exercises

Working time

Review time

Next week we have an "extra" class

What do you want to focus on most that class?

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

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