Theme 1 repetition and writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Repetition

previous weeks grammar

Grammar:

Gerund & Infinitive

What do all the examples have in common?

Compounds

(samenstellingen)

some

any

no

every

body

thing

one

where

compound

Write two sentences using different compounds

Questions and negations

In the past and present

Past 

Did you do your homework this week?

I didn't work very hard on my homework this week. 

Present

Do you do your homework each week?

I usually don't work very hard on my homework. 

Which negation is correct?

1. They don't work hard.
2. They doesn't work hard.
3. They don't works hard.
4. They work not hard.

Choose an answer to the question:
Did you steal my milkshake just now?

1. No, I didn't steal it!
2. No, I didn't stole it!
3. No, I not stole it!
4. No, I don't steal it!

Did you have to take lots of horrible tests when you were young?

1. No, we haven't to take lots of horrible tests.
2. No, we hadn't to take lots of horrible tests.
3. No, we didn't have to take lots of horrible tests.

Writing goal

You write an opinionated essay about a debateable topic. 

Essay writing assignment 

- Debatable topic

- pros/cons lists

- Structure

- Linking words 

Writing assignment benefits

- Can give you extra point for writing (improve final grade). 

- Know your strenghts/weaknesses.
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Choosing a topic

Debateable

debateable topic ideas

Pros/cons list

After research, collect your arguments in a pro/cons list.

Pro/cons of school uniforms... next slide 

Pro or con?

PRO

CON

Less time needed to get ready in the morning

Stops students from expressing themselves (no right to freedom of expression)

Uniforms are often uncomfortable and have an old- fashioned design

Personality becomes more important than looks

Makes everyone look equal (no bullying because of looks)

Forcing students to wear a school uniform can ignore their religious and cultural needs

Makes sure there are no inappropriate clothes

Less expensive

essay: structure

paragraph 1: introduction and your main point 

paragraph 2:  Supporting evidence for your opinion.

paragraph 3: Supporting evidence for argument against

paragraph 4: conclusion, repeat main points and arguments of paragraphs 2 and 3 in different words. 

conclusion

introduction

Paragraph 1

Paragraph 2

Paragraph 3

paragraph 4

supporting evidence your opinion

Supporting evidence arguments against. 

Linking words

adding	and, as well as, moreover, besides, also
summary	in short, to conclude, in conclusion
reasoning	because of, since, due to, as
contrast	But, however, although, whereas, while, despite, even though, on the other hand
result	therefore, so, consequently, as a result

Which of the following can you use to present your opinion?

1. In fact
2. I think that
3. However
4. To conclude

What words can you use when you want to explain your point?

1. However, whereas, but
2. therefore, consequently
3. and, also, moreover
4. since, as, due to

What words can you use to summarize?

1. because of, since
2. and, moreover
3. but, however,
4. to conclude, in short,

Do you have any questions about the linking words, structure or topics?

Ipads face down 

Track the speaker

Questions about the writing task before we start?

Steps to essay workshop

1. Complete one worksheet. 

2. Choose topic.

3. Research topic online. 

4. Write pro/cons.

5. Write full essay.

6. Give yourself feedback using sheet. 

Writing task workshop

-Raise your hand if you have a question. I will write down your name and come to you in a bit.

- Stay in your seat. Show the signal if you need to go. 

- Keep the noise level down. 

- Max 8 students work outside, want to get a spot? Better follow  do some work.