VWO 4 - Essay writing - intro & topics

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Lesson goals:

- Re-cap essay structure 

- You will learn the structure of an introduction and the different ways to start an introduction. 

- You will analyse some introductions from your reader on itslearning. 

What does PEEL stand for?

1. Point, elaboration, excess, link
2. Point, evidence, explanation, link
3. Position, example, evidence, link
4. Position, elaboration, explanation, link

How to complete this thesis statement: "You should exercise every day because it"

1. is good for your body and mind
2. reduces blood pressure, contributes to a healthy weight and improves mental fitness
3. contributes to a healthy weight, reduces blood pressures, is good for your mind and is fun to do
4. is healthy

What is a counterargument?

Wat moet je doen nadat je een "counterargument" hebt gegeven?

1. nog een counterargument geven
2. niks
3. weerleggen

Do you include the counterargument in the thesis statement?

1. Yes
2. No

What are the 3 parts of the intro?

Introduction:

1. Hook 
2. Background info / transition phrases 
3. Thesis statement  

I am a movie fanatic. When friends want to know what picture won the Oscar in 2001, they ask me. When friends want to know who voiced Optimus Prime in Transformers, they ask me. However, my buddies have stopped asking me if I want to go out to the movies. While I still love movies , I find it more enjoyable to wait for a movie’s release on Netflix because of the convenience of staying in, the temptations of the food stand at the cinema, and the behavior of some customers. 

Suggestions on how to create a hook

• Start with an interesting / surprising fact
  
• Share an anecdote (small story) - make sure it is suitable!
• Use a quotation 
• Start with a rhetorical question
  

What is the hook? 

I am a movie fanatic. When friends want to know what picture won the Oscar in 2001, they ask me. When friends want to know who voiced Optimus Prime in Transformers, they ask me. However, my buddies have stopped asking me if I want to go out to the movies. While I still love movies , I find it more enjoyable to wait for a movie’s release on Netflix because of the convenience of staying in, the temptations of the food stand at the cinema, and the behavior of some customers. 

What type of hook was used in the previous intro?

1. Anecdote
2. Surprising fact
3. Quotation
4. Question

Essay topics

Assignments for next lesson

- Study page 11 in Argumentative Essay Companion on itslearning and complete Exercise 3 (page 12-13). 

- Decide on essay topic and submit essay topic and thesis statement to itslearning by 1st Feb 12:00 : check opdracht on itslearning for tips on how to pick your essay topic! 

- Study vocab chapters 22-23 (Finish Up).