Lesson 3

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Lesson 3

Goals

• You'll be able to explain in your own words what an argument is and why it is a necessary concept  for your essay
• You'll be able to form a writingplan and arguments with supporting sources

What is influence?

Argument

• What is an argument?
• Why are arguments important?
• AEE (argument, explanation, example/proof)

‘De brief voor de koning’ is a great book. Not only is it very exciting, but it also shows how loyal Tiuri is to his father and to the task that is given to him.

Assignment

Write an argument about a topic on which you would like to increase your influence , or an issue that you think needs to change (400 words) ON PAPER

Why and how?

• To convince (someone who doesn't agree with you)
• Attractive title and introduction of your topic
• Point of view (opinion)
• Arguments (supported by facts / sources)

Writing plan

• Prewriting

(finding a topic, which goal does the text have, sources, your point of view)

Done? Write an introduction for your essay

For next lesson you have prepared:

• A finished writingplan
• Arguments with at least 3 sources

1. All schools should switch to digital textbooks instead of paper ones.

2. School uniforms improve student focus and equality in schools.

3. Video games have a positive impact on children's cognitive development.

4. social media does more harm than good for teenagers.

5. homework should be abolished in secondary schools.

6. Zoos are essential for animal conservation and education.

11. Zoos should be banned.

7. Meat from factory farming must be banned.

12. physical education classes should be optional, not mandatory.

8. Teenagers should be allowed to vote in national elections.

9. Single-use plastics should be banned to protect the environment.

10. influencers must no longer promote fast fashion.

How did it go?

• You'll be able to explain in your own words what an argument is and why it is a necessary concept for your essay
  
• You'll be able to form a writingplan and arguments with supporting sources