V5D - 19-5-25 45 min

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Welcome! You need your notebook + pen / laptop. 

Program

1. Homework: analysing a paragraph (10 min)

2. Conclusion paragraph explained (10 min)

3. Assignment in pairs (15 min)

3. Reading progress: tips + info (5 min) 

4. Reflection/Evaluation 

Learning goals

At the end of this lesson...

 

- I can analyse a body paragraph and tell what elements it contains. 

- I can explain the elements of a conclusion paragraph. 

- I can analyse and restructure an argumentative essay. 

Do you remember?

2 min to discuss with your neighbour:

- build-up of a body paragraph 

- briefly discuss your homework assignment; did you complete it? Was it difficult/easy? Was it a clear example? 

Try to remember without looking into your notebook

Body paragraphs

Each body paragraph has its own miniature introduction, body, and conclusion in the form of sentences:

T:  topic sentence

E:  explanations/ examples/ evidence

(C:  concluding sentence)

Step 1: 

Your paragraph always needs to start with a topic sentence. Your topic sentence should include: the topic and the main point/theme of the paragraph. After the topic sentence, you explain and give examples to prove your argument/support your main point/theme. Then you wrap it all up in 1 sentence

A topic sentence...

1. Indicates what a paragraph is about
2. Is made up of: topic + central point
3. Is short & to-the-point
4. Should expand on the thesis statement
5. Goes at the start of a paragraph
6. Can be used as transition between paragraphs                        (> linking words)

Body paragraphs

T:  topic sentence

E:  explanations/ examples/ evidence

( C:  concluding sentence )

Step 1: 

Your paragraph always needs to start with a topic sentence. Your topic sentence should include: the topic and the main point/theme of the paragraph. After the topic sentence, you explain and give examples to prove your argument/support your main point/theme. Then you wrap it all up in 1 sentence

What is the topic sentence?

What is the 'middle part', i.e. the explanation/example/evidence? 

Are these examples, evidence or explanation?

(1. explanation, 2. evidence)

Conclusion paragraph

You're going to watch a short video (3:51 min) on a conclusion paragraph. Write some notes/keywords on goals/steps. 

Conclusion paragraph

Goals of a conclusion are: 

•  Tie together the main points
• Leave a strong impression
• Show why it (= claim) matters

Step 1: 

Your paragraph always needs to start with a topic sentence. Your topic sentence should include: the topic and the main point/theme of the paragraph. After the topic sentence, you explain and give examples to prove your argument/support your main point/theme. Then you wrap it all up in 1 sentence

Conclusion paragraph

Steps: 

- Return to your thesis (without repetition)

- Review your main points (briefly!) instead of summarizing

- Show why it matters; consider implication of your essay's argument

Step 1: 

Your paragraph always needs to start with a topic sentence. Your topic sentence should include: the topic and the main point/theme of the paragraph. After the topic sentence, you explain and give examples to prove your argument/support your main point/theme. Then you wrap it all up in 1 sentence

Conclusion > what to avoid?

- Introduce new arguments (w/ evidence)

You only summarize/mention arguments that have been covered in previous body paragraphs. 

- Undermine your argument

You need to convince your reader that your position is strong and confident. 

Step 1: 

Your paragraph always needs to start with a topic sentence. Your topic sentence should include: the topic and the main point/theme of the paragraph. After the topic sentence, you explain and give examples to prove your argument/support your main point/theme. Then you wrap it all up in 1 sentence

Assignment

• I will give you a handout
• Work in pairs
• No laptop

Please keep the handout in your notebook so we can refer to it next lesson.

Well done! You...

- can analyse a body paragraph and tell what elements it contains.

- can explain the elements of a conclusion paragraph.

- can analyse and restructure an argumentative essay. 

Homework: check Magister before next lesson (BOOK)

Make sure you bring today's notes/homework assignment