6V - essay writing

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6V - essay writing

Recap class

How many paragraphs does an essay have?

1. 3
2. 5
3. 4
4. 6

What do you NOT do in an introduction?

1. Give your first argument and a short explanation
2. Include a hook to grab the reader's attention.
3. Give background information on the topic that your are writing about
4. Present your topic in a thesis statement

What is NOT important for a thesis statement?

1. that it is focused
2. that it is debatable
3. that it is as short as possible
4. that it picks a side

What is the meaning of the PIE structure? Describe every letter individually. Like: P = ...., I = ......, E = .....

What linking word can we use instead of "Also..." (een opsomming)?

1. Moreover,
2. Therefore,
3. In addition,
4. However,

What linking word can we use instead of "But..." (een tegenstelling)?

1. Although,
2. Furthermore,
3. In addition,
4. However,

To do!

Not to do!

Use formal language

Use of abbrevations

Use of "I" or "we"

Use a broad vocabulary

A clear focus on what the argument is