H5 20-21 Essay writing intro

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Essay writing (ELO for tasks etc)

You can: mention characteristics of essay

sum up linking words

write a plan

Mention 5 linking words (conjunctions)

What is an essay and why write one?

Who are the readers/audience of essay?

Essay >  Structure

- Title

- Statement (thesis) sentence: what to discuss?

- 4 (5) paragraphs 

- Linking words > link up ideas

- plan before you write!

         

Essay > Language

- Grammar > passives, avoid personal pronouns

(you can see advertisements everywhere =?)

- Idiom/expressions: variation > synonyms

Level > C1  > formal language! (is not) 

Give 2 synonyms of good/bad

Improve and use a passive: (essay task)
People buy too many goods because they see too many commercials

Give example of adverb and adjective

Improve: add adverb/adjective
Advertisements can be good because they give information.

Give a proper title:
Task: Write about pros and cons of commercials.

Plan the essay:
intro - arguments for - against - conclusion (title: Beware of adverts)

Write paragraph 1 > from plan to essay!

What is a statement sentence?

A synonymn for very at C1 level =

1. quite
2. greatly
3. exceedingly
4. incredibly

An antonym for positive is:

1. pessimistic
2. doubtful
3. cheerful
4. harmful

Write a brief plan for practice essay
(Intro with statement sentence - body -conclusion)

Write your practice essay

- choose and read assighment carefully

-plan your essay

-be formal

-vary language

-use linking words

Hand in any work you have questions about and get help

Wrap up

Homework:  essay hand in 9/12!

 > see planner > idiom TEST 15/12

Presentation group 1  > Tuesday 8/12

  2 > Wednesday 9/12 or 15/12

3 > 15/12 (rest: P3)