Essay writing

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• Leerjaar 2

What is an essay?

Learning objectives

You can explain what an essay is. 

You can recognise a good structured essay.

You can write an five-paragraphed essay introduction, body and conclusion.

You can use the hamburger method. 

You can use linking words in your essay.

Research skills

What are the elements that you need to include in your introduction?

Introduction

• Lead-in about your topic
• Background information
• Introduce the research question

Research question: 'What are the most effective things to relieve stress during the holidays in corona times?'
Write a short introduction of 5 sentences at least

Body part of the essay

Body

• Answer the research question by using three different arguments. 
• Three paragraphs 
• Each paragraph should discuss the reason supporting your claim.
• Sourcing! Read/use sources
• Examples, quotes, etc.

Task: sources

The topic of the essay in the test will be the Golden Age.

1. Look up information about the Golden age.
2. Highlight the important parts/ note down the important parts
   
   

Use the sourcelist in Teams  

The Golden Age

The essay 

IS THE TERM ‘GOLDEN AGE’ STILL APPROPRIATE ?

What do you note down in your conclusion?

Conclusion

• Summarize your main points
• Answer the research question
• Close the essay

Examples of linking words

Questions?