H5 essay writing lesson 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Welcome

This lesson:

- You will learn more about how to write a three-point thesis       statement and writing a body paragraph.

- You will practise formulating a three-point thesis statement and writing a body paragraph.

News

Tomorrow will be a big day in the USA:

Joe Biden will be inaugurated.

Watch the video.

The title of this video is 'Biden's Inauguration Will Look Like No Other' but it will be different compared to other inaugurations. What are some differences?

What will be different to Biden's inauguration compared to previous inaugurations?

Activate your knowledge

Writing an essay:

Introduction

Thesis statement

Mention two different ways to start an introduction.

Introduction: 1

With recent studies showing that, on average, dog owners live up to 24% longer than those without canine companions, there's no doubt that a dog can have a range of physical and mental health benefits for its owner. These include a more active lifestyle, a social network of other pet owners, companionship, and a sense of purpose.

Introduction 2

Global climate change is a crisis that affects everyone, rich and poor, young and old. From rising ocean levels to increased temperature extremes, the world is changing for everyone. How will your life be different in the coming years?

Introduction 3

When I got home from school that day, my grandmother greeted me with a plate of cookies and a worried expression. I hadn't received the scholarship I needed to go to ballet camp, and we'd need to find another way to earn the money. That's when I started my business giving dance lessons to preschoolers, and it's taught me a lot about how to solve problems on my own.

Before explaining the thesis statement..

• Statement: Today's teenagers have a harder time than their parents..
  

1. Think of three reasons why this is the case and write them down! 

> You need this after the clip (take notes while watching)

Three point thesis statement

Consist of three main components: 

a narrowly defined topic, a claim and reasons that support the claim.

Example of a topic: school uniforms

Next, make specific claim about the topic.

For example:  School uniforms should be mandatory.

Three reasons 

Think of three reasons to support the claim.

Examples: They make school safer, they promote school spirit, and they save parents money.

So, an example three-point thesis statement would be: 

School uniforms should be mandatory, because they make school safer, promote school spirit and save parents money.

Create your thesis statement & intro

1. Create a thesis statement by using 'your reasons':

>> Todays teenagers have a harder time than their parents, because reason 1, reason 2 and reason 3

2. Now write your introduction: 

A. Start with a hook

B. Create a few transitional phrases 

C. End with your thesis statement

Writing a body paragraph

Each reason will explained in a body paragraph in which you will also provide evidence and examples to support that reason.

Introduction

body paragraph 1 > reason nr. 1

body paragraph 2 > reason nr. 2

body paragraph 3 > reason nr. 3

Conclusion

Example

On the next slide you'll read an example of a paragraph written according to the PEEL method.

It is about the question:

Should animals be kept in zoos?

Example: Should Animals Be Kept in Zoos? 

Next

Write a body paragraph 

about your first reason.

Use the PEEL method.

Homework - next week

• Do: finish writing your introduction and paragraphs 1 & 2
• Bring your essay and your reader.