essay 1

1 / 11
next
Slide 1: Slide
EngelsMiddelbare schoolvmbo tLeerjaar 3

This lesson contains 11 slides, with text slides and 1 video.

time-iconLesson duration is: 30 min

Items in this lesson

Slide 1 - Slide

Today's Lesson
   1.  Introduction to planner and upcoming test.
   2.  Learning Goals
3. Recap Essay
 4. Essay writing
5. Homework: Essay!

Slide 2 - Slide

Learning goals
  • You can give you opinion about a subject

Slide 3 - Slide

Slide 4 - Video

Writing Skills
The ESSAY


Slide 5 - Slide

What on earth is an essay?!
An essay is a piece of writing that:
  • has 5 paragraphs.
  • You express  an opinion about something.
  •  You try to prove your point by coming up with evidence and examples. .

Slide 6 - Slide

Essay writing
1. Include a short introduction. Start with a 'hook' & explain what the rest of the essay is about. 
2. Write  2 longer paragraphs for the main body of the essay. Include all the information( examples, facts, opinion of experts)
3. Include a short conclusion. Emphasise your own opinion and/or the most important point in your essay.

Slide 7 - Slide

Linking words and phrases:

  • To express personal opinions:  In my opinion, I believe that, I feel that/ it seems to me/ in my view/ as I see it / I think/ personally.

  • To show purpose: to / in order to / so as to / so that
  • To list ideas: Firstly/secondly/ finally/ In the first place/Lastly/ In addition/ in conclusion
  • To contrast ideas: However/ although/ in contrast/ whereas/ but/ nethertheless / in spite of / despite. 

Slide 8 - Slide

Structure of an Essay

Slide 9 - Slide

Slide 10 - Link

Topic: "Courage is Contagious"!
  • Watch the Ted-talk on Courage is Contagious.
  • Follow the "Stappenplan Essay".
  • Write down:  what you thought of the Ted-Talk, If you agree or disagree with the speaker and why? What does this mean to you personally and is Courage really Contagious?
  • At least 200 words or more!!! In English ofcourse!
Courage is Contagious

Slide 11 - Slide