V6 - week 50 - literature test review - formal essay writing - listening practice

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 6

Today's class

Essay writing

How to write an essay

Intro (general info narrowed down to thesis STATEMENT) 

Supporting argument 1 + examples (PEE = Point Explain Example)

Supporting argument 2 + examples (PEE)

Supporting argument 3 + examples (PEE)

Conclusion (repeat either most important argument OR briefly summarize 3 arguments)

Language tips & tricks

Use formal language

Use synonyms

Avoid repetition

Avoid personal pronouns I/you/we

Avoid contractions (don't -> do not)

Insert a white line between each paragraph (5 clear paragraphs); Title is given.

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Writing task

Write a 300-word essay on one of the following thesis statements:

1) Dutch students should (not) receive a government grant instead of a loan for academic studies. (example)

2) To ensure affordable health care, all smokers need to pay extra health insurance

Outline essay first

Intro = 

general info the current system of student loans and problems for students with regard to paying back the loan

Narrow general information down to final sentence (=thesis statement)

end in thesis statement that is given (Dutch students should receive a government grant instead of a loan for academic studies.)

Body (Paragraph 2/3/4)= PEE

Paragraph 2:

First Argument = 

Point = The Netherlands is one of the few countries that do not pay for their students' education

Explain = All around the world, countries invest in the future of their children. Affordable education guarantees a country's future 

Example = Give examples of countries that pay for students' education (e.g. Sweden)

Outline essay first

Paragraph 3:

Second  Argument = 

Point = Students are incurring debts by borrowing money

Explain = Students have a hard time making ends meet as a student, have a hard time buying a home later on in life due to outstanding debts

Examples = find proof/examples of percentage of students forced to live at home

Outline essay first

Body (Paragraph 2/3/4)=

Paragraph 4:

Third Argument = 

Unaffordable education leads to a drop in graduates and a widening of the class divide.

Explain = students quit university before they are finished; only rich students are motivated to finish their studies

Give examples/proof of fewer students graduating/poor students not enrolling into university studies.

Outline essay first

Conclusion (shortest paragraph) =

Paragraph 5:

Restate thesis (show that you have proven it) 

In conclusion/Therefore 

Sum up your 3 arguments in brief

OR

Repeat your most convincing argument (don't come up with new arguments)

Today's task

Peer review essay writing

Have your essay read by your peers (2) and ask for feedback (tips and tops)

New essay:

Write an outline first (thesis + 3 arguments + conclusion)

Write a 500-word essay

New theses  - argumentative essay to be submitted week 49 (pick one thesis in bold)

1. Social media should update the depiction of traditional families

Social media depicts the traditional family as comprising a mother, father, and children; however, this notion of the traditional family is outdated and can be harmful to children who look to this as the gold standard.

2. Organ donors should be financially compensated

Organ donors should be financially compensated to increase the supply of available organs and, at the same time, to decrease profitable, illegal organ-harvesting activities in the black market.

3. Feminism is good for men

Traditionally, boys are told they shouldn’t cry, or feel scared, or show weakness in public. Women are supposed to be empathetic and nurturing, while men suppress their emotions and are “rational” and aggressive. Feminists (including male feminists) argue that strict gender norms damage men as well as women, and that in reality individuals fall on a spectrum. Feminism, accordingly, is good for men.

Essay assignment week 48 or optional week 50

Write a 500-word essay on:

1) Military service should be mandatory 

for all able-bodied inhabitants of the Netherlands.

2) Designer babies should be allowed.

New theses  - write a 500-word argumentative essay to be submitted week 51 (pick one thesis in bold)

1.  All young adults should be required to perform community service by working with senior citizens/

Community service is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work. You do not get paid to perform community service, though sometimes food and small gifts, like a t-shirt, are given to volunteers.

Community service can help any group of people in need: children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, English language learners, and more. It can also help animals, such as those at a shelter, and it can be used to improve places, such as a local park, historic building, or scenic area as well. Community service is often organized through a local group, such as a place of worship, school, or non-profit organization. You can also start your own community service projects.

Working with senior citizens examples: Visiting residents of a retirement center, delivering meals to senior citizens, driving them to appointments etcetera

2. All young adults should be required to perform community service by improving the environment

Examples: Holding a recycling contest, planting trees, creating a new trail at a nature center.

Helping low-income people: Passing out food at a soup kitchen, collecting used clothes to be donated, making first aid kits for homeless shelters.2. All young adults should be required to perform community service by improving the environment

New theses  - argumentative essay to be submitted week 51 (pick one thesis in bold)

3.  All young adults should be required to perform community service by helping low-income people

Community service is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work. You do not get paid to perform community service, though sometimes food and small gifts, like a t-shirt, are given to volunteers.

Community service can help any group of people in need: children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, English language learners, and more. It can also help animals, such as those at a shelter, and it can be used to improve places, such as a local park, historic building, or scenic area as well. Community service is often organized through a local group, such as a place of worship, school, or non-profit organization. You can also start your own community service projects.

Examples:  Passing out food at a soup kitchen, collecting used clothes to be donated, making first aid kits for homeless shelters.

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