4H - Writing (final lesson)

Lesson programme
> Recap of theory (exercise)
> Dos and don't for the test
> Linking words (exercise)
> Common mistakes (exercise)
> Final pointers
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This lesson contains 26 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

Items in this lesson

Lesson programme
> Recap of theory (exercise)
> Dos and don't for the test
> Linking words (exercise)
> Common mistakes (exercise)
> Final pointers

Slide 1 - Slide

The first paragraph of an essay, which introduces the topic and indicates the focus of the essay

Slide 2 - Open question

The most important sentence in an essay that comes at the end of the introduction. It expresses the main idea or purpose of the whole essay.

Slide 3 - Open question

A summary of the key arguments that let the reader know how the essay will be organized

Slide 4 - Open question

The main section of the essay where all the key ideas and supporting details are discussed.

Slide 5 - Open question

The first sentence of a paragraph which expresses its main idea or focus

Slide 6 - Open question

Words or phrases that link important ideas within a paragraph or between paragraphs

Slide 7 - Open question

Test
75 minuten (90 voor verlengers)
Five-paragraph argumentative essay
350-400 woorden

5,0 >> inhoud (hook, thesis, road map, argumenten, signaalwoorden)
5,0 >> taal (spelling, grammatica, interpunctie, woordkeuze, zinsopbouw)




Slide 8 - Slide

Don'ts
  • Geen titel + woordenaantal = -0,25 (van het cijfer)​
  • Eigen titel ≠ titel van artikel = -0,1 van het cijfer​
  • Meer / minder dan woordenaantal = -0,5 (van het cijfer)​
  • Geen samentrekkingen = -0,25 (van het cijfer) per samentrekking (max 1 punt aftrek)​
  • Tussenkopjes = -0,25​







Slide 9 - Slide

Dos
  • Woorden tellen
  • Eigen titel verzinnen (geen punten)
  • 350-400 woorden gebruiken
  • Woorden voluit schrijven
  • Na elke alinea een witregel 

Slide 10 - Slide

Aandachtspunten
Structuur: ​

  • Thesis en road map waar mogelijk in één zin​
  • Signaalwoorden: aan het BEGIN van de alinea, en IN de alinea ​
  • Maak verbindingen tussen zinnen​
  • LEER signaalwoorden (Chapter 6)
  • TWEE redenen / voorbeelden per argument
  • Varieer zinslengte: wissel kortere en langere zinnen af​
  • Maak Engelse zinnen, vertaal geen Nederlandse zinnen





Slide 11 - Slide

Correct the mistake: at the other hand

Slide 12 - Open question

Correct the mistake: To conclusion

Slide 13 - Open question

Correct the mistake: at the contrary

Slide 14 - Open question

It was too cold inside, so she turned on the heater. (because)

Slide 15 - Open question

He has lived here for many years. He doesn't know many people. (although)

Slide 16 - Open question

Ali is a good player. He has a good connection with everyone on the team. (not only.. also)

Slide 17 - Open question

He has good computer skills. He wasn't considered for the job. (despite)

Slide 18 - Open question

He comes on time and works hard. He wants to impress his boss and get a promotion. (so as to)

Slide 19 - Open question

She took up English lessons. She wanted to study in England. (so)

Slide 20 - Open question

Which linking word can you not use to introduce the conclusion?
A
To sum up
B
In conclusion
C
Finally
D
Altogether

Slide 21 - Quiz

The first reason why I'm in favour of ...
A
Correct
B
Incorrect

Slide 22 - Quiz

In this essay I'm going to discuss the pros and cons of ..
A
Correct
B
Incorrect

Slide 23 - Quiz

In my opinion, the lockdown should be lifted because..
A
Correct
B
Incorrect

Slide 24 - Quiz

Final pointers
  • Draft a quick outline with your thesis, arguments and examples (5-10 mins)
  • Write your introduction last. 
  • Write decisively and impersonally. 
  • Check your work throroughly before you hand it in. 

Slide 25 - Slide

Argumentation
  • Which problem is solved with the proposed change?
  •  What are the pros? (And cons, for the counter)
  • Who are involved and how does the proposed change affect them?

Slide 26 - Slide