Lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Programme

Welcome / Day start

Term planning
Essay writing

Time to work 

Test unit 1 discussion

Goals

... will know what language is acceptable in an essay

... will know how to write a problem/solution essay

... will know how to write a for/against essay

... will have written a first essay

... will have discussed the unit 1 test

Essay writing

Essay writing

Two types this term:

Problem/solution

For/against

Structure

4-5 paragraphs

220-260 words

introduction - body 1 - body 2 - (body 3) - conclusion

Structure - For/Against

Structure - Problem solution

Language

Formal

Avoid contractions

Avoid phrasal verbs where possible (set up -> establish)

Impersonal language (I think -> Some may say...)

Tip: Avoid starting sentences with 'I'! 

Time to write: 

Write essay 1 (see Teams)

Done early? Do SB: p. 35, ex. 7

Study the first half of unit 2's words.

Goals

... will know what language is acceptable in an essay

... will know how to write a problem/solution essay

... will know how to write a for/against essay

... will have written a first essay

... will have discussed the unit 1 test

Test discussion

pens away, pencil allowed

Programme:

• Homework check / word check 20m  
• Having conversations 10m
• Listening assignment 20m 
• Speaking assignments 10m 
• Time to work 15m 
• Finishing up 5m