Introduction Essay

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Today:
-Introduction to writing Essays

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

What is an Essay?
A
A piece of writing that discusses a topic, expresses an opinion, and gives reasons for your opinion.
B
A piece of writing that is adressed to somebody which starts with Dear or hello.
C
A piece of writing in which a fictional story is told.
D
A piece of writing that gives an opinion about a movie or a book,

Slide 2 - Quizvraag

What do you know about essay writing? Write down 3 things.

Slide 3 - Open vraag

Phases of Essay Writing
  • Brainstorm = Decide what ideas you want to write about and create an essay outline
  • Drafting = Writing of your Essay
  • Editing = Correcting and improving your work

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

What is a Thesis Statement?
A Thesis Statement should let your learners know what the essay is about and what your opinion is. This will help you guide your writing and focus your arguments. 

In this essay, I am going to tell you my opinion on recycling
.... and your opinion is? 

Everyone should help the environment by recycling household waste. 

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Everyone should help the environment by recycling household waste.

Slide 7 - Woordweb

Outline example
Thesis sentence: Everyone should help the environment by recycling household waste. 
Paragraph 1: It helps protect wildlife.
Paragraph 2: It reduces greenhouse gas emission.
Paragraph 3: It leads to job creation. 

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

What do you have a strong opinion about?

Slide 9 - Woordweb

At school you have read an article about vegan cheese (Cheesy Business). Your teacher has assigned you an essay with the following title:
Everybody should eat vegan cheese.

Think of some arguments you could use!

Slide 10 - Open vraag

At school you have read an article about vegan cheese (Cheesy Business). Your teacher has assigned you an essay with the following title. Everybody should eat vegan cheese
Write an essay using all the notes below and give reasons for your point of view.  Write between 220 - 280 words.
Notes
Write about:
  • Health benefits
  • Difficult to implement in your daily life
  • your own idea

Slide 11 - Tekstslide