Lesson 3 - Historical Journey

• IB English Language B
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

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Scan the blog. What makes it a credible source?

Evidence-based information: The blog post is supported by credible sources, such as academic journals, books, or government websites.

Accurate information: The information presented in the blog is accurate, verified, and up-to-date. How do we know this? What do we see?

Clear and concise writing: The writing style is clear, concise, and easy to understand.

Credible author: The author of the blog post has expertise or credibility in the subject matter being written about. How we know this?

Objectivity: The blog post is written in an objective manner, avoiding personal opinions or biases.

Relevant information: The information presented in the blog post is relevant and useful to the intended audience.

Need support?

Remember to use Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link – PEEL method

I. Introduction - A. Background, B. Purpose of the presentation, C. Brief Overview of the topics to be covered

II. Body: 

A. Main Topic 1 - 1. Argument, 2. Importance, 3. Examples

B. Main Topic 2 - 1. Argument, 2. Importance, 3. Examples

C. Main Topic 3 - 1. Argument, 2. Importance, 3. Examples

III. Conclusion - A. Recap of main topics, B. Final thoughts and recommendations, C. Next steps or call to action - IV. References, A. List of sources used in the presentation

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Done?

Please evaluate the lesson in the following slide answering the questions: 

1. Identify three items you learned and rank them in order of most important to least important, according to your opinion.

2. Do you feel you met the goals of the lesson?

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Take home test: Writing Choice 2: Blog

1. Research the life of a slave during the time of the historical journey described in "The Tale of the White Horse: The First Slave Trading"
   
2. Use credible sources to gather information about the daily life, struggles, and experiences of a slave
   
3. Write a blog post from the viewpoint of the slave
   
4. Incorporate information about the slave's life and experiences
   
5. Analyze and reflect on the impact of slavery on the individual and society
   
6. Use vocabulary and language concepts learned in class (verb tenses, descriptive language, etc.) to accurately and effectively convey the experience of the slave
   
7. Approximately 500 words in length - upload via teams chat
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9. Support: Use the outline provided (follow the link in the next slide)
10. Stretch: Apply own outline
11. Rubric - follow the link in the next slide

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