Thanksgiving

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Speaking
Thanksgiving is on the 19th of November. What do you know about Thanksgiving? What do Black Friday and Cyber Monday have to do with Thanksgiving?

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What on earth is an essay?!
An essay is a piece of writing that:
  • has 5 paragraphs.
  • You express  an opinion about something.
  •  You try to prove your point by coming up with evidence and examples. .

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Essay writing
1. Include a short introduction. Start with a 'hook' & explain what the rest of the essay is about. 
2. Write  2 longer paragraphs for the main body of the essay. Include all the information( examples, facts, opinion of experts)
3. Include a short conclusion. Emphasise your own opinion and/or the most important point in your essay.

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Linking words and phrases:

  • To express personal opinions:  In my opinion, I believe that, I feel that/ it seems to me/ in my view/ as I see it / I think/ personally.

  • To show purpose: to / in order to / so as to / so that
  • To list ideas: Firstly/secondly/ finally/ In the first place/Lastly/ In addition/ in conclusion
  • To contrast ideas: However/ although/ in contrast/ whereas/ but/ nethertheless / in spite of / despite. 

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Individuele opdracht 
- Je gaat een essay schrijven over wat jij vind van de commercie rondom Thanksgiving en Black Friday.
- Dit moet erin:
  • Effect op de economie
  • Effect op het milieu
  • Traditie en gebruiken rondom Thanksgiving
  • Eigen mening

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