relative pronouns and word order

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Road map
  • Would you rather ....
  • Relative pronouns & word order 
  • Persuasive language & writing

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Would you rather ...
always live in a city or for ever live in the country side.
Be prepared to discuss!

Slide 3 - Poll

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object = what
time = when
subject = who
place = where
verb(s) = does
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Relative pronouns
who          -   onderwerp, mensen
whose     -   duidt bezit aan. NL = wiens, mensen
whom      -   niet onderwerp, maar lijdend of meewerkend vw. 
                        mensen
that           -   voor mensen en dingen 
which       -   voor dingen

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The woman, ... photoshopped image appeared on Facebook, started legal procedures
A
who
B
that
C
whose
D
whom

Slide 6 - Quiz

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Amercian football, ... is played all across the US, is a type of rugby.
A
who
B
whose
C
which
D
that

Slide 7 - Quiz

which - ding
geen that bij komma's = non-restrictive clause
Lee Harvey Oswald is the man ... shot John F. Kennedy
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who
B
whose
C
which
D
that

Slide 8 - Quiz

Both that and who are correct: restrictive clause. info kan niet worden weggelaten.
Lesson Goal
At the end of this class you can:

- describe what persuasive techniques are when it comes to language use and
- give some examples of persuasive techniques. 

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Imporant because:

you can use the techniques in your letters and essays (Part of the 5H PTA). 

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American example - your examples
Find an adequate example of a clip/written speech in which an American politician or other influential person who uses persuasive techniques. 

Be prepared to discuss your example. 

Joe Biden 
Martin Luther King  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4iY1TtS3s
Barack Obama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFPwDe22CoY

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American example - Joe Biden
My fellow Americans, the people of this nation have spoken.
They have delivered us a clear victory. A convincing victory. 
A victory for “We the People.
We have won with the most votes ever cast for a presidential ticket in the history of this nation74 million.
I am humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me.
I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but to unify.
Who doesn’t see Red and Blue states, but a United States.
And who will work with all my heart to win the confidence of the whole people.
For that is what America is about: The people.

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Writing assignment 
Write an email/a letter/a note/speech on one of the following topics:
  1. Your parents have decided to move to the country side, you want to stay in the city (or vice versa)
  2. You and a friend of yours have agreed to go on a holiday together. Your friend wants to go to Alaska, you to sunny Florida (or vice versa)
  3. Persuade a friend who doesn't like sports to play your favourite sport with you.
  4. You are running for the position of president of the student council of your school. Why should they choose you?

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Writing assignment 
  • at least 2 arguments in favour of your topic
  • about 250 - 400 words 
  • This assignment can also be found on Classroom
  • Hand in your assignment on Classroom before or on Friday 2 April. 

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Method  - Before you start writing
  1. Choose your topic. 
  2. Decide which arguments you are going to use.
  3. Think of one argument that ‘the other side’ could use and think of ways to counter that. 
  4. Write down your main point in one sentence.
  5. Start writing

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Method - Writing
Remember: 
  • Introduction -  you introduce your topic (about 75 words)
  • Body - you present your arguments (150-250 words)
  • Conclusion - you conclude and repeat your main point (about 75 words).

Only discuss one argument per paragraph.

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Homework
Friday 2 April 2021: 

Finish your email/letter/note/speech and hand it in on Classroom. 
Tomorrow: We'll discuss the passive ;-)

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