relative pronouns and word order

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

welcome!

Road map

• Would you rather ....
• Relative pronouns & word order 
• Persuasive language & writing

Would you rather ...
always live in a city or for ever live in the country side.
Be prepared to discuss!

object = what

time = when

subject = who

place = where

verb(s) = does

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Relative pronouns

who          -   onderwerp, mensen

whose     -   duidt bezit aan. NL = wiens, mensen

whom      -   niet onderwerp, maar lijdend of meewerkend vw. 

                        mensen

that           -   voor mensen en dingen 

which       -   voor dingen

The woman, ... photoshopped image appeared on Facebook, started legal procedures

1. who
2. that
3. whose
4. whom

Amercian football, ... is played all across the US, is a type of rugby.

1. who
2. whose
3. which
4. that

which - ding

geen that bij komma's = non-restrictive clause

Lee Harvey Oswald is the man ... shot John F. Kennedy

1. who
2. whose
3. which
4. that

Both that and who are correct: restrictive clause. info kan niet worden weggelaten.

Lesson Goal

At the end of this class you can:

- describe what persuasive techniques are when it comes to language use and

- give some examples of persuasive techniques. 

Imporant because:

you can use the techniques in your letters and essays (Part of the 5H PTA). 

American example - your examples

Find an adequate example of a clip/written speech in which an American politician or other influential person who uses persuasive techniques. 

Be prepared to discuss your example. 

Joe Biden 

Martin Luther King  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4iY1TtS3s

Barack Obama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFPwDe22CoY

American example - Joe Biden

My fellow Americans, the people of this nation have spoken.

They have delivered us a clear victory. A convincing victory. 

A victory for “We the People.”

We have won with the most votes ever cast for a presidential ticket in the history of this nation — 74 million.

I am humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me.

I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but to unify.

Who doesn’t see Red and Blue states, but a United States.

And who will work with all my heart to win the confidence of the whole people.

For that is what America is about: The people.

Writing assignment 

Write an email/a letter/a note/speech on one of the following topics:

1. Your parents have decided to move to the country side, you want to stay in the city (or vice versa)
2. You and a friend of yours have agreed to go on a holiday together. Your friend wants to go to Alaska, you to sunny Florida (or vice versa)
3. Persuade a friend who doesn't like sports to play your favourite sport with you.
4. You are running for the position of president of the student council of your school. Why should they choose you?

Writing assignment 

• at least 2 arguments in favour of your topic
• about 250 - 400 words 
• This assignment can also be found on Classroom
• Hand in your assignment on Classroom before or on Friday 2 April. 

Method  - Before you start writing

1. Choose your topic. 
2. Decide which arguments you are going to use.
3. Think of one argument that ‘the other side’ could use and think of ways to counter that. 
4. Write down your main point in one sentence.
5. Start writing

Method - Writing

Remember: 

• Introduction -  you introduce your topic (about 75 words)
• Body - you present your arguments (150-250 words)
• Conclusion - you conclude and repeat your main point (about 75 words).

Only discuss one argument per paragraph.

Homework

Friday 2 April 2021: 

Finish your email/letter/note/speech and hand it in on Classroom. 

Tomorrow: We'll discuss the passive ;-)