Persuasive writing HV2 (JB) - Lesson 2

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Writing practice HV2 - Lesson 2

Lesson 2

In class today:

Persuasive writing

Vocabulary for writing

Writing project planner

Week 2: Introduction to persuasive writing

Week 3: Writing arguments

Week 4: Formative writing task

Week 5: Writing vocabulary test

Week 6: Writing arguments - repetition

Week 7: Persuasive writing test

Persuasive writing

What do you remember?

In our last lesson, we talked about 'persuasive writing.' What do you remember from that lesson?
Write down anything that comes to mind.

What is the main goal of
a persuasive text?

1. To inform the reader
2. To entertain the reader
3. To convince the reader
4. To mock (belachelijk maken) the reader

What do we call the first sentence
of a persuasive text?

1. Opening hour
2. Final statement
3. First statement
4. Opening statement

How many arguments do you usually present in a persuasive text?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

At the end of today's lesson...

You will know (and use!) some

useful persuasive writing vocabulary

Assignment 1

Take a look at the list of words or phrases (zinnen) on the next slide. These are all handy terms to use for persuasive writing.  On the slide after the list, write down which words/phrases you do not know and put the Dutch translation next to it.  Use an online dictionary.

You have five minutes to do this.

List of words/phrases I don't know
with the Dutch translation

Assignment 2

On the next slide, drag the phrases on the left into the correct category on the right: Introduction, Arguments and Conclusion.

As you can see

Firstly, secondly, thirdly

Introduction

Arguments

Conclusion

I think that 

For these reasons

Besides this

Furthermore

.I believe that

Moreover

I am writing to

Assignment 3:

Practice vocabulary

On the next few slides, use words or phrases from the persuasive writing vocabulary list below to give your opinion on three statements.

Mr. de Boer wants to ban laptop and
phone use during the breaks.
Write your opinion:

The government wants to ban
TikTok in the whole country.
Write your opinion:

The government makes it illegal for kids
under 16 to buy any candy.
Write your opinion:

Let's see if you reached today's lesson goal...
Write down at least five NEW vocabulary words
or expressions that you learned.

Extra challenge

Extra assignments

Complete the three assignments on the next slides

Assignment 4

Look through the words/phrases again on the next slide.

You will be asked to make sentences in English

with some of these words.

Statement: Testing new medicine on animals is wrong.

Choose if you are for or against this statement. Then write a sentence in English using each of the following words/phrases with your viewpoint in mind.  Look up the words if you're not sure what they mean or how to use them. Hand in your sentences on the next slide.

1. Firstly

2. On the other hand

3. For instance

4. In other words

5. Furthermore or Moreover

6. In conclusion or Finally

Hand in your six sentences here

Assignment 5

Choose one of the opening statements below. Then write three arguments stating why you agree or disagree with the statement. Start each argument with words like 'firstly, secondly...' and try to use other persuasive writing  vocabulary from the next page.  Use the internet if you need to find some arguments (but put them in your own words!). Write your three arguments (in English) on Slide 16.

1. Vaccinations for corona should be mandatory (verplicht)

2. Schools are too dependent on technology

3. Students should be selected for their definitive high school 'level' at a later age than twelve.

4. The Dutch government should regulate/limit screen time for everybody.

Write your three arguments here
(in English please)