Essay writing 101 - persuasive essays

- Writing: I can write about a subject and use arguments to invite the reader to think. (B2-level)
o I know what the structure of a persuasive essay is and I can apply this to my own writing.
o I know what the structure of an expository essay is and I can apply this to my own writing.
o I can use linking words to structure my writing.
o I can write a clear and focused thesis statement.
o I can write an English text without making too many grammar mistakes.
o I can write an English text without making too many spelling mistakes.

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- Writing: I can write about a subject and use arguments to invite the reader to think. (B2-level)
o I know what the structure of a persuasive essay is and I can apply this to my own writing.
o I know what the structure of an expository essay is and I can apply this to my own writing.
o I can use linking words to structure my writing.
o I can write a clear and focused thesis statement.
o I can write an English text without making too many grammar mistakes.
o I can write an English text without making too many spelling mistakes.

Slide 1 - Slide

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What is the difference between an expository and a persuasive essay?

Slide 2 - Open question

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Persuasive/argumentative essay versus expository essay

Goal expository essay: to explain or define a topic in a logical and straightforward manner, using facts, statistics, and examples.

Goal persuasive essay: to engage your reader and win them over to your point of view

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What do we start a persuasive essay with?

Slide 4 - Mind map

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Structure - page 13
  1. Title
  2. Introduction paragraph with interesting opening (hook) and thesis statement
  3. Topic sentence paragraph 1 (one subject = one paragraph)
  4. Topic sentence paragraph 2 (one subject = one paragraph)
  5. Topic sentence paragraph 3 (one subject = one paragraph)
  6. Conclusion: wrap up + rephrase thesis statement 

Slide 5 - Slide

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What is a thesis statement?

Slide 6 - Open question

Most important sentence in the introduction - it captures the essay's main theme or idea an thus serves as a guiding light for you, the author, and the reader. 
Thesis Statement
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Most important sentence in your essay: it captures the essay's main theme or idea and thus serves as a guiding light for you, the author, during writing, as well as for the reader. 

Slide 7 - Slide

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Compare: 
- Dogs that litter the street should not be allowed to walk within city limits
- City dog owners should always carry plastic bags in order to dispose of dog litter properly.

Slide 8 - Slide

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Thesis statement formula (persuasive essay)

Opinion because reason 1, reason 2 and reason 3.
For example:
Wikipedia is a valuable source because it helps people gain knowledge fast, it is free of charge, and it can serve as a gateway to more reliable sources
!Disclaimer: this is a useful formula but your thesis statement can also be correct if it doesn't fit this formula.

Slide 9 - Slide

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Assignment Outline
Do the assignment on page 14
Title + Outline


Title
Introduction paragraph with interesting opening (hook) and thesis statement.
Topic sentence paragraph 1 (one subject = one paragraph)
Topic sentence paragraph 2 (one subject = one paragraph)
Topic sentence paragraph 3 (one subject = one paragraph)
Conclusion: wrap up + rephrase thesis statement 

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After some practise I am confident that: I know what the structure of a persuasive essay is and I can apply this to my own writing.
A
I agree
B
I disagree and I need help.

Slide 11 - Quiz

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