Writing Lesson #5

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This lesson contains 15 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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February 13th

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Programme
- Feedback Letter to the editor #1
- Lesson #5: 3-sentence response
- Write an effective conclusion
- Work on your 2nd Letter to the editor

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Can you edit the following sentences?
Make groups of 3/4 and discuss.
1. I’ve read your article on the topic that prince Harry is a spare to the family.
2. Just like you, I think that the role of the spare in the royal family is nowhere near as useful as it was a hundred years ago.
3. This statement is something I can get behind.
4. I hope that with this letter I can help you improve your writing.
5. And I would like to give my opinion regarding the article because I believe there are some things that need to be adressed.
6. Healthcare has improved a ton since then, and so I think there’s no need for multiple spare’s, or even any spare’s.
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I’ve read your article on the topic that prince Harry is a spare to the family.

Slide 4 - Open question

I am writing with reference to/ in response to the article ‘’Beware the ‘spare’: let’s drop the need for a second-in-line, and let Harry be last’’ by Kate Williams, published on June 2nd, 2022 in the Guardian.

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Just like you, I think that the role of the spare in the royal family is nowhere near as useful as it was a hundred years ago..

Slide 6 - Open question

This statement is something I can get behind.

Slide 7 - Open question

I hope that with this letter I can help you improve your writing.

Slide 8 - Open question

And I would like to give my opinion regarding the article because I believe there are some things that need to be adressed.

Slide 9 - Open question

Healthcare has improved a ton since then, and so I think there’s no need for multiple spare’s, or even any spare’s.

Slide 10 - Open question

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3-sentence response
Within in your group, discuss your 3-sentence responses:
Do you see any similarities or differences?


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3-sentence response
Let's take a look at L. on page 22: Writing an effective conclusion

Use your 3-sentence response to come to a fitting conclusion.
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Final practice
1. Read the sample letters (hand-out #4 on the Magister SW)
2. Write your own letter in response to the article: Let's hear it for the dying virtue of modesty.

If you'd like feedback on your writing, then please send me an email with your work before Feb. 27th!

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Have fun on Thursday and enjoy your mid-term break!

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