Argumentative Essay

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Slide 1 - Tekstslide

This lesson:

- Test next week

- Recap essay

- Writing an essay

- Study for testweek

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What is an essay?

Slide 3 - Woordweb

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

to compare and contrast two different or similar things.

to convince the reader by using logic and evidence

to answer a question through research of the relevant literature

to analyze a piece of literature from different angles

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

So, what is it?

Definition: An argumentative essay is a text type that takes a stand on an issue and uses logic
and evidence to convince (purpose) readers (audience).

Argumentative essay assignments require research based on external sources.

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Structure: How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have?

Slide 6 - Open vraag

Slide 7 - Video

What could be a good way to start the introduction?

Slide 8 - Open vraag

Slide 9 - Video

Create a thesis statement!
Topic: Homework should be forbidden.
Use 3 arguments!

Slide 10 - Open vraag

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Essay structure?

Slide 12 - Open vraag

Assignment

Write an essay.

Do that during class

Hand it in through classroom

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Any questions about how to write an argumentative essay?

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Optional Assignment

Choose one of the optional assignments. Your argumentative essay should be 400-500 words.

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Need an extra challenge?

Choose either assignment 2, 3 or 4 and add an extra paragraph: a counter-argument!

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