6.7 Writing & intro to project

Welcome A3B
Phones in your bags and bags on the rack, please :)

Get your workbook and laptop.

Read this article & gather your thoughts about the content.

Open your reading log and write.
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Welcome A3B
Phones in your bags and bags on the rack, please :)

Get your workbook and laptop.

Read this article & gather your thoughts about the content.

Open your reading log and write.
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3:00
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5:00

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Class rules
Use English as much as possible --> Mistakes, no problem
Don't laugh at each other when making a mistake
Homework = study and watch a video sometimes
Have respect for and help each other
Speak with a soft voice when working together & be silent when working alone

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Today you will...
... read an article about current affairs
... learn how to write a factual article (6.7)
... get familiar with the U6/7 project

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What does a good article have?
Think of structure.

Slide 4 - Mind map

6.7 Writing
1. Title - must be catchy!
2. Introduction - background info
3. Body - Refer to stats / data
Engage reader = address them
Use linkers: add, contrast, result
Use a range of vocab = don't repeat yourself
4. Ending - summarize

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Goal: you know how to write a factual article.

You've just read an article, you discussed it and you worked with it.

Look at another article on page 82.
Do exercise 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 in pairs.

Done? Brainstorm: what would your factual article be about if you had to write one?
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Answers
Exercise 3:
1 - street corners ; 2 - alternatives do they have ; 3 - young people ; 4 - teens ; 5 - youngsters ; 6 - additionally ; 7 - as well as this ; 8 - although ; 9 - in contrast ; 10 - so ; 11 - as a result

Exercise 5:
1 - clearly ; 2 - certainly ; 3 - obviously ; 4 - probably ; 5 - sadly ; 6 - unfortunately

Exercise 6: 
1 - probably ; 2 - hopefully ; 3 - certainly ; 4 - fortunately ; 5 - unfortunately ; 6 - clearly ; 
7 - interestingly 
 

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Name the FOUR very important parts of a factual article.

Slide 8 - Open question

Unit 6/7 project
Go to Magister - ELO- English - studiewijzer + tests - project

Read through this document and write down any questions you have.

Summarize the assignment: what must you do, when and with who?

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There will be time to work on the article! Out of interest, what topic COULD you choose for a factual article?
Don't choose people, places or animals --> it's not a spreekbeurt. Choose an event, hot topic, big situation, etc.

Slide 10 - Open question

Time for research
Start by finalizing your topic --> MUST be approved by me :)

Then, go online and use your BF Google to find all types of info.

Make sure you look for background info, statistics, (fun) facts, etc. 
Copy & paste the RELIABLE sources into a word doc.

The writing test is on June 2nd and you must hand in your evidence file on May 26 if you want to use it during the test.

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Do you ...
... know how to write a factual article in English?
... know how to use linkers?

TO DO: keep an eye on the news
Extra practice? Go to MyEnglishlab or come to my (delta)flex.

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