H5 Term 3 - essay writing lesson 3

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

On Writing an argumentative essay and making you feel the PEEL

Welcome

First:

 PEEL & thesis statement recap

Then:
Writing and checking your body paragraphs

But First..

Some inauguration fun...

Which is the best thesis statement:

Ryan Gosling is attractive because he...

1. has a stunning smile, a manly voice and a Herculean set of abs.
2. has stunning smile, a manly voice, a Herculean set of abs and dreamy eyes.
3. has a stunning smile and a Herculean set of abs.
4. I'm not that into Ryan Gosling.

Magic Formula for writing a Thesis Statement

What does PEEL stand for?

1. Point, elaboration, excess, link
2. Point, evidence, explanation, link
3. Position, example, evidence, link
4. Position, elaboration, explanation, link

On the next slide you will see another PEEL example. This time the essay is on smart phones being excellent tools to use in (virtual) classrooms.

1. Identify the POINT
(write down first and last word)

2. Identify Evidence/Examples
(write down first and last word)

3. Identify the Explanation (write down first and last word)

4. Identify the LINK
(write down first and last word)

Point/Examples/Explanation/Link

First of all, smart phones allow for interactive teaching and learning, both in online and real-life classrooms. Virtual classroom tools, such as LessonUp and Socrative, which are easily accessible on students' phones, offer students instant feedback. Furthermore, they can be used in and outside of the classroom. As such, platforms like this create a more engaging lesson for students as they do not only have to listen to their teachers and take notes, but can be engaged in the lesson as well. Smartphones, in this way, add to the learning proces and do not hamper, but promote learning.

First of all, smart phones allow for interactive teaching and learning, both in online and real-life classrooms. Virtual classroom tools, such as LessonUp and Socrative, which are easily accessible on students' phones, offer students instant feedback. Furthermore, they can be used in and outside of the classroom. As such, platforms like this create a more engaging lesson for students as they do not only have to listen to their teachers and take notes, but can be engaged in the lesson as well. Smartphones, in this way, add to the learning proces and do not hamper, but promote learning.

Point/Examples/Explanation/Link

Point: First of all, smart phones allow for interactive teaching and learning, both in online and real-life classrooms. Evidence: Virtual classroom tools, such as LessonUp and Socrative, which are easily accessible on students' phones, offer students instant feedback. Furthermore, they can be used in and outside of the classroom. Explanation: As such, platforms like this create a more engaging lesson for students as they do not only have to listen to their teachers and take notes, but can be engaged in the lesson as well. Link: Smartphones, in this way, add to the learning proces and do not hamper, but promote learning.

Last time...

Today's teenagers have a harder time than their parents...
(+ 3 reasons)

You finished this thesis statement and your homework was to write the introduction and the first two body paragraphs.

Now check your own body paragraph(s):

1. Underline your POINT
2. Highlight your Evidence/Examples
3. Highlight your Explanation (different colour! Or use a pencil here)
4. Underline your LINK

Take a picture of this and hand it in on Itslearning!

(Home)work:

Write your third body paragraph. Make it as PEEL as you can & bring it to class
Read p. 117 & 118 of your reader.
Next time: refutation