Essay writing

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      Welcome!   Please sit down and start reading! 

Any idea what today's lesson will be about??

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Today's plan:
- Information period 2
- Instruction about essay's
- Start writing your own essay

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Today's lesson is about an Essay

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What is an essay?

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What is an essay?
What do you think?
A
A recipe
B
A story
C
A piece of writing
D
An interview

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An essay is...
A (short) piece of writing on a particular subject that (generally) gives the author's own argument.
An essay contains a Thesis statement - this is a sentence that states the main idea of the essay.

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Example essay
Look at the following essay. What do you notice?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1biCqCp7v8II_tF1Z3IbIH9P4oXV1UgvY05Z70j-hlro/edit?usp=drive_link

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ESSAY STRUCTURE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1KbANXoWlo&feature=emb_title 

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Start with your Thesis statement
  • A thesis statement is 1 complete sentence that expresses       your position 
  • A thesis statement always takes a stand and justifies furthur discussion 

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Examples
Social Media Impact

Thesis: "The influence of social media on my generation is profound, shaping our relationships, self-perception, and even the way we view the world around us."

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Examples
The Role of Technology in Education

Thesis: "Incorporating technology into education not only makes learning more interactive and engaging but also prepares us for a future where digital literacy is essential."

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Starting on your Essay
  1. Start brainstorming on your thesis  
  2. Think of arguments (for/against) and write them down  
  3. Fill in the stucture sheet

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Essay Structure
Introduction 
           
Body  
- paragraph 1 
- paragraph 2 
- paragraph 3 
 
Conclusion

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Possible order of writing
1. Body  
   - paragraph 1 
   - paragraph 2 
   - paragraph 3  

2. Conclusion  
 
3. Introduction  

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1. Writing a paragraph
  1. Start with the topic sentence - this describes what your paragraph is about
  2. Now write supporting sentences -use an example or an anecdote 
  3. Analyse your argument  - give a one sentence conclusion  

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2. Writing a conclusion
  1. Make a summary of your arguments - Don’t repeat yourself but use other words 

  2. End your conclusion with one 
    concluding sentence; what is 
    the outcome 

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2. Writing an introduction
  1. Start with a hook; a sentence that catches the readers interest 
  2. Write down your thesis 
  3. Tell your readers what your essay is about

      

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What are strong
arguments for
Healthy Food?

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What is an Essay
A
A paragraph in a written piece
B
A piece of writing
C
A sentence that states an idea
D
A recipe for a good cake

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What is a Thesis statement?
A
A sentence that concludes your position
B
A sentence that gives information about the author
C
A sentence that expresses your position
D
A sentence that gives information about an argument

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What is a good argument?
A
when it is valid
B
when it is strong
C
when relevant to the conclusion
D
when it is irrelevant to the thesis

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Why is Essay writing useful?
A
use the structure for an email
B
use the structure for a presentation
C
use the structure for a book report
D
use the structure for the rest of my life

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What did you learn this lesson?

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What now?
You are going to write part of an essay of about 150 words. You can choose one of the following thesis statements:

Thesis: " As young people who care about the environment, it is our job to fight climate change and make sure the planet stays healthy for us and future generations."


timer
20:00

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Balancing Screen Time

Thesis: "It's important to balance screen time with other activities for our health. By setting limits and trying new things, we can have a happier and healthier life."
 The Impact of Peer Pressure

Thesis: "Navigating peer pressure is a challenge, but learning to stay true to ourselves and make independent choices empowers us to build strong, authentic friendships."

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