Explanation Essay 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Kaan		Noud	Thom	Zuzanna	Esma
Merve	Demi	Reva	Zaria	Nikky	Esther
David	Milan	Thijmen	Mike	Jeppe	Rami
Luuk	Mees	Bade	Tuana	Marina	Ceylin
Cinar	Sven	Florian	Tolga	Nawaz	Yelkan

Teacher

Aras

Levi

2nd term what to expect 

What	When	Mark
Explanation writing assignment	12.02.25
Assignment	26.02.25	1x

       Please sit comfortably and start learning with me! 

Today's lesson is about writing !

What do you need?

What is an essay?

• In two weeks you will be writing an essay (during your English class)
• Today we'll be doing some preparation work 
• Pay attention and make notes if needed 

What is an essay?
What do you think?

1. A recipe
2. A story
3. A piece of writing
4. An interview

An  Essay  is 

• Een tekst waarin je een onderwerp behandelt en erover vertelt. Een essay heeft een vaste vorm!

Hoe ziet een essay eruit?

• Structure essay
• Introduction: grasp the attention of the reader, what’s the general topic of your essay?
  
• Core/body: several paragraphs, each paragraph introduces arguments 
• Conclusion: summarize the main ideas of your essay
  

Is fashion industry worth existing ?

Essay Structure

Introduction 

           

Body  

- paragraph 1 

- paragraph 2 

- paragraph 3 

 

Conclusion

Not corrected.

In my opinion we dont need homework because we are at school for 8 hours a day from early in the morning until in the middle of the day and i think that if we finish it in the lessons it would be much better for the kids because we dont need more time out of school to do schoolwork because we have a life of our own and if i have homework i cant hang out with friends as much and that stops me from getting the social capabilitys that i need because i whould be in my room all the time and i whouldnt be able to make new friends or something.Also it is very stresfull because if i have a deadline and i need more time it makes me sleep less and do less good in school so its very stresfull for most people and that is worse than doing a little more work in the lessons.

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Corrected.

In my opinion we don't need homework, because we are at school for 8 hours a day from early in the morning until in the middle of the day. I think that if we finish it during the lessons it would be much better for the kids, because we don't need more time out of school to do schoolwork. We have a life of our own, and if I have homework I can't hang out with friends as much. That stops me from getting the social capabilities that I need. I would be in my room all the time and I wouldn't be able to make new friends or something. Also, it is very stresfull, because, if I have a deadline and I need more time it makes me sleep less and do less well in school. So, it's very stresfull for most people, and that is worse than doing a little more work in the lessons.

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Order of Writing

1. Body  

   - paragraph 1 

   - paragraph 2 

   - paragraph 3  

2. Conclusion  

 

3. Introduction  

1. Writing a paragraph

1. Start with the topic sentence - this describes what your paragraph is about
   
2. Now write supporting sentences -use an example or an anecdote 
   
3. Analyse your argument or example   - give a one sentence conclusion  

2. Writing a conclusion

1. Make a summary of your arguments - Don’t repeat yourself but use other words 
   
   
2. End your conclusion with one 
   concluding sentence; what is 
   the outcome 
   

3. Writing an introduction

1. Start with a hook; a sentence that catches the readers interest 
   
2. Write down your thesis 
3. Tell your readers what your essay is about
   
     
   

Sample essay

Thesis statement: Cats make excellent house pets as they are civilized members of the household, and are easy to care for.

In the first place, cats are attractive to have as a pet because they are civilized members of the household. Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or make other loud noises. Most cats do not even meow very often. They generally lead a quiet existence. Cats also do not have 'accidents' often. Mother cats train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats will use it without fail from that time on. Cats do have claws, and owners must make provision for this. A tall scratching post is likely to keep the cat content to leave the furniture alone. As a last resort, of course, cats can be declawed.

In the second place, one of the most attractive features of cats as housepets is their ease of care. Cats do not have to be walked. They get plenty of exercise in the house as they play, and as aforementioned, they do their business in the litterbox. Cleaning a litter box is a quick, painless procedure. Cats also take care of their own grooming. Bathing a cat is therefore almost never necessary. In addition, cats can be left home alone for a few hours without fear. Unlike some pets, most cats will not destroy the furniture when left alone. They are content to go about their usual activities until their owners return. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, cats can be considered excellent pets. The main reason for this that they are easy to care for, as they are largely self-reliant. Another important reason is that they are usually well-behaved, and do not make a lot of noise and create messes. Dogs are said to be man's best friend, but cats' time to shine has come!

Example : do we need homework?

Imagine walking out of school, feeling free, only to remember—there’s a mountain of homework waiting for you. But is homework really just a burden, or is it the key to better learning?

( a hook sentence)

Finally, homework can be very stressful. Sometimes, we have deadlines and not enough time to finish. This makes students sleep less and feel tired. When we are too tired, we cannot focus well in school, and our grades can get worse.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I believe that we do not need homework. It takes away our free time, makes us more stressed, and does not help us learn better. Instead of homework, we should finish everything in class. This way, we have more time to enjoy life and still do well in school.

Body

First, we are at school for about eight hours every day. This is a long time, and we already work hard in class. If we finish all the work during the lessons, we will not need extra time at home. This would be better for students because they could relax after school.

Second, homework takes away time for social life. We need to meet friends, go outside, and enjoy hobbies. If we have too much homework, we stay in our rooms all the time. This makes it harder to make new friends and develop social skills.

Finally, homework can be very stressful. Sometimes, we have deadlines and not enough time to finish. This makes students sleep less and feel tired. When we are too tired, we cannot focus well in school, and our grades can get worse.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, I believe that we do not need homework. It takes away our free time, makes us more stressed, and does not help us learn better. Instead of homework, we should finish everything in class. This way, we have more time to enjoy life and still do well in school. #hivandertol

The following students are dismissed :

Tolga, Mike, Thijmen, Nikky, Esther, Zuzanna, Luuk, Noud, Bade, David, Demi, Jeppe, Mees en Cinar 

Now you

Write 1 or  2 paragraphs 

Follow PEAS 

Pick one topic , create a plan of writing an essay based on this topic 

• Should we give money to homeless people?
• What school rule would you change?
• Should schools have a dress code? 

Now 

• Do ex 8 p.135
• Do ex 11, 12 (a,b) p.137-138
• Do ex 13 p.138  
• Not finished?- it's your homework !!

Do you feel like you get the essay idea?

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Pick one topic , create a plan of writing an essay based on this topic 

• Should we give money to homeless people?
• What school rule would you change?
• Should schools have a dress code? 

What did you learn this lesson?

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Thats all folks!