5.7 essay writing

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Standaard format

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• Essay writing

You can present and support arguments

in a simple discursive essay.

In the first paragraph you write the

1. Arguments against
2. Arguments for
3. Conclusion
4. Introduction

In the second paragraph you write the

1. Arguments against
2. Arguments for
3. Conclusion
4. Introduction

In the 3rd paragraph you write the

1. Arguments against
2. Arguments for
3. Conclusion
4. Introduction

In the 4th paragraph you write the

1. Arguments against
2. Arguments for
3. Conclusion
4. Introduction

What kind of information do you write down in the introduction?

What kind of information can be found in the conclusion?

Body essay

P1= introduction

P2= Arguments for (2/3)

P3= arguments against (2/3)

P4= conclusion (summarising statement + opinion)

Linkers -> to "link" your paragraphs/ sentences

How to write an introduction

• Interesting sentence to catch attention
• Background information (about the topic)
• Thesis statement

Write the introduction for ex. 11 (5.7)

Share your intro here

Continue with the exercises

ex. 2 until 10

Done? MEL --> practise for the test

What is something you can't live without?

•  Open your book: page 68
• Work on ex. 2, 3 & 4

• Let's check

• Continue with ex. 5 until 10