BBcam 21-22 bnh paragraph writing skills

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

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Intro: listen to news > take notes

Listen and take notes:

1. which main items are discussed? > keywords

2. note new voca > add to list

retell in pairs & feedback/opinion

Which goals to aim for in essay writing?

Describe 2 aspects of essay writing you should improve

What does a properly strutured essay need?

which language aspects are essential for adequate essay?

Introduction (Title)

Topic:

Why is it important to have a high school diploma?

Each: write an introduction (40 words), end with thesis statement.

pairs

compare the introductions:

- you, their, our, we? (pronouns)

- passives?

-voca > C1 level? 

Edit your introduction and submit

Submit the introduction (for tops and tips)

What is your next goal?

Pairs: find 3 arguments to support the statement sentences

Look at introduction > how does it link to the arguments?

Groups of 3

Each writes a paragraph on 1 of the reasons given.

- check and edit on grammar/ voca

are linking words used properly

Submit your paragraph. (tops and tips)

what can you work on?

Write the conclusion (all)
Do NOT use REPETITION!

How can you practice?