Essays Vocabulary verbs

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 Essays Vocabulary verbs

How do you prepare for the essay test?

preparation

Study the texts & vocabulary from Unit 1 and 2-> use the Module Guide for a selection-> for more vocabulary (synonyms)

Study the Writing Syllabus-> for the structure rules

Study the notes on grammar  & the Reference Guide-> for the grammar rules

Study your essays that you handed in-> for personal feedback

Study your worksheet on self-reflection. Lost?-> it's on Teams

Why do you need to know synonyms

Assignment:

Choose 4 words (from the next slide) that are new to you and not really part of your writing vocabulary. (Everyone has different words because of their different learning process 

Write them down on your paper 

1. Suggest - Suggereren
2. Demonstrate - Demonstreren
3. Assess - Beoordelen
4. Clarify - Verduidelijken
5. Emulate - Nabootsen
6. Claim - Beweren
7. Evaluate - Evalueren
8. Elaborate - Uitwerken
9. Propose - Voorstellen
10. Contrast - Tegenstelling

1. Analyze - Analyseren
2. Illustrate - Illustreren
3. Expound - Uiteenzetten
   
4. Support - Ondersteunen
   
5. Highlight - Benadrukken
   
6. Refute - Weerleggen
   
7. Emphasize - Benadrukken
8. Probe - Onderzoeken

Assignment:

1. Think of different synonyms to these words and write them down.

Create an essay sentence with the word to elaborate

Create an essay sentence with the word refute

Create an essay sentence with the word contrast

Assignment:

Write a short creative writing exercise in which you must use the newly acquired synonyms in a short story or two parts of your essay on your paper

Assignment:

Let your work be assessed by your classmate.