V5C 3-2-2025 90 min

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Welcome! You need: laptop, Wasp, notebook, pen

Program

1. Learning goals

2. Video + speaking (15-20 mins)

3.  Expository essay explained (15 mins)

4. (Learn idiom 10 minutes)

5. Writing an essay (35 mins) 

6. Rounding off together (5 mins)

Learning goals

At the end of this lesson...

- I can understand the conventions of an (expository) essay. 

- I can structure negative and positive aspects in an essay. 

- I will have practised my listening and speaking skills

Watching a video (3:04 mins)

1. How did Alec become interested in blacksmithing and at what age?

2. How did his parents / teachers / fellow students respond?

3. Which school did Alec learn blacksmithing in?

Let's hear your answers...

1. How did Alec become interested in blacksmithing and at what age?

2. How did his parents / teachers / fellow students respond?

3. Which school did Alec learn blacksmithing in?

Let's hear your answers...

1. How did Alec become interested in blacksmithing and at what age?           At age 11, h saw a blacksmith at a country fair and was mesmerised                by what he made

2. How did his parents / teachers / fellow students respond?                         They were sceptical: is this the right idea?

3. Which school did Alec learn blacksmithing in? 

None, he started his business after leaving school

Speaking (5 mins)

Open your Wasp Student File: p.14

Work in pairs or small groups

Do assignment 43

Please note: keep your laptops closed. If you do not know an English term, write down the Dutch equivalent and look it up at the end. You will be asked to submit your answers.

Traditional jobs (English term + translation)

Make a list of jobs you think look interesting (at least 5)!

Make a list of jobs you think look interesting (at least 5)!

                   Expository

                                       (explaining or describing 

                            something, 'verklarend')

New labour > Writing

You are going to write an essay of 250-300 words in which you explore the pros and cons of being in a traditional job. The essay has to have a thesis like 'Would ... be the career for me?' and explore different aspects (both positive and negative) of having such a job. 

Look at p. 16 of your student file. Assignment 49. Read along!

 

New labour > Writing

Step 1: Focus on the job

First, take a look at your list of jobs => what job do you think sounds most interesting to you? You have 1 minute to choose one. Of course, you're free to choose smth else which is not on the list!

If you have time, jot down a few of your thoughts about this job

Writing: making a plan

Step 2a: The basics

Before doing your online research, you first need to think of the basics. 

In Word (or another app), you need to create a 'plan', which contains the basics of your essay. The basics are: the thesis statement (use the example in your student file), the arguments (in this case, the (dis)advantages of this career you chose). You can do your research online, you don't have to think of everything yourself!

 

Writing an essay: basic rules

Step 2b: The basics

Your essay plan always contains the following: 

- Title 

- Thesis statement 

- Introduction: what information are you giving your reader?

- Body: 2 paragraphs, each paragraph has the main points/arguments

- Conclusion: how will you wrap up your essay?

- Linking words: Firstly, secondly, in conclusion, for example, however, etc.

 

Writing: structure

Step 3: The 'hamburger' structure

Your essay needs to be structured. We 

always write in paragraphs, and each 

paragraph has a purpose. For this essay, 

you can decide to write 4/6 paragraphs! 

(e.g.: introduction, body: 2 paragraphs 

(or 4) & conclusion). 

 

Writing paragraphs

Step 4: Starting a paragraph

Your paragraph always needs to start with a topic sentence. Your topic sentence should include: the topic and the main point/theme of the paragraph. After the topic sentence, you explain and give examples to prove your argument/support your main point/theme. 

 

Topic sentences: examples

Our school's dress code policy has many negative consequences for girls.

The world population is strongly impacted by a lack of access to water.

Cats are very good pets for various reasons.

Writing: conclusion

Step 5: Concluding your essay

Never (and we mean NEVER) 

introduce new arguments or 

points in your conclusion! 

(Otherwise, it wouldn't be called 

a conclusion)

 

Vocab goals today:

• From exam idiom list:
• Know at least 10 words you were not (so much) familiar with
• (write them in your notebook)
• To learn this week: pp 5-8
• ENGLISH - DUTCH ONLY

New labour > Writing

You work on this assignment on your own (so no talking). You are allowed to do research on your laptop.

Before you hand in, check if your essay meets the criteria: 

- A separate essay plan;

- Well-structured essay (see previous slide);

- A clear thesis-statement (make sure to underline this!); 

- White lines between all paragraphs. 

- 200-250 words;

- A title (which you can think of at the beginning, middle or end, as long as you have it!). 

 

Well done! You...

- understand the conventions of an (expository) essay.

- can structure negative and positive aspects in an essay.

- have practised your listening and speaking skills

Every lesson, please bring: 

• Wasp
• Grammar booklets 
• Notebook / pen
• Working laptop
• Good vibes

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The importance of repetitive learning :)

About 8-10 more lessons until the next kennistoets

Use the time you get each lesson to

- study exam idiom

- go through grammar topics

... overcome short-term thinking!

Reading practice: Woots

Go to woots.nl, use 'entree'

Start working on texts 2017, 1e tijdvak

Work in silence: 5 mins

Do texts 1-5 (= homework)

Which strategies will you use?

How did it go?

How much were you able to do?

How many questions did you get right?

Which strategies did you use?

Period 3: tests

1. Week 10 (3-7 March): test grammar / exam idiom (40 mins, 2x)

         - Grammar booklet 1 + 2

         - Exam idiom: E-D only, pp 1-14, list on ELO

2. Week 13 (24-28 March, test week): Reading test (90 mins, 4x)

         - Exam texts

To do:

Finish weektaak: Wasp assignments 46, 47 A + B

Then choose:

• Find extra grammar info/ exercises on ELO 
• Learn exam idiom pp.1-3 on ELO
• Practise exam texts on Woots.nl
• Please note: exam idiom test is words only!!

What to expect in period 3

1. Revision: time to work individually 

         - Grammar booklet 1 + 2

         - Exam idiom

2. Practise reading

         - Reading strategies

         - Wasp

         - Exam texts on Woots

3. Writing / speaking practice (period 4, essay & oral exam)