ALS Session 11

• Academic Language Skills
• HBO
• Studiejaar 1

At the end of this session...

...You can recognise and use formal language

...You can recognise DOS and DONTS in an example essay AND improve this essay

...You can give effective feedback on a body paragraph and incorporate feedback of your peers on your body paragraph

Plan

1. Check homework on sentence fragments

2. Practise formal language use

3. Work on an example essay

4. Body paragraphs: peer review

What is a sentence fragment?

What type of sentence fragment is this:
"Sometimes is difficult to manage employees online"

1. No subject
2. No (auxiliary) verb
3. Dependent clause

If they do not have to compete with other employees.

1. No subject
2. No (auxiliary) verb
3. Dependent clause

I need to read more English, especially for pleasure. Because this will help me improve my vocabulary.

The results were inconclusive, more research needs to be done.

What are some DONTS for your essay?

TASK

20 minutes

Individually

Do the worksheet exercises

Early bird?

Have a look at the example essay we will discuss later

What are some criteria that can be useful when giving peer feedback?

TASK

Individual start, then  discuss in table groups

1. Choose some criteria from the previously discussed list

2. Write these down in the table

3. Read through the second paragraph in the essay.

4. Write down your comments per criterium.

5. Share your ideas with your table group.

6. Be ready to share with the class!

TASK

1. Choose at least 3 criteria your would like fellow students to give you feedback on. Write them down in the table.

2. Exchange your body paragraph with one of your peers.

3. Write down comments per criteria.

4. Return the feedback sheet to its owner.

5. Discuss feedback.

6. Do this once more!

Which criteria/criterium will you work to improve your writing?

Next week...

No class; two possibilities:

1. Hand in your work on BrightSpace to receive feedback. Do this before the end of Thursday (23:59)

2. Send me a message to book an appointment with me to discuss your essay. This is both possible online or at school.

Homework:

Work on your essay & do unit 7