Essay writing
Reading
Books on the table
Lesson duration is: 50 minItems in this lesson
Reading
Books on the table
What does this idiom mean?
Drive someone up the wall
Planning I Wednesday the 6th of May
Kensuke's Kingdom: essay writing
Goal: After today you will be able to mention the most common structure for an argumentative essay.
Essay
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Essay
Introduction
State the name of the writer
State the name of the book
Mention your thesis
Body
Defend your thesis, why is it true what you're saying?
PEEL
Conclusion
summarise
Thesis statements
Topic (onderwerp). + a Claim (wat claim je?) + Reasons. (waarom?)
Weak: Social media is bad.
Strong: Social media is harmful to teenagers because it decreases sleep, encourages bullying, and creates unrealistic body standards.
Thesis statements
Despite the massive language and age gap between Michael and Kensuke, their friendship proves that mutual respect and shared experiences are more powerful than words.
Kensuke’s refusal to leave the island shows that "home" is not defined by a map or a country, but by where a person finds peace and a sense of belonging.
Body (PEEL)
P - point: the first sentence is the Topic Sentence. It tells the reader exactly what this paragraph is about.
E – Evidence: now, prove it! Provide facts or specific examples from the story.
E – Explanation: explain why the evidence proves your point.
L – Link: The final sentence ties everything back to the main argument (the Thesis) and transitions to the next point.
Body (PEEL)
P - point: the first sentence is the Topic Sentence. It tells the reader exactly what this paragraph is about.
Example: "First of all, social media significantly decreases the quality of sleep for teenagers."
Body (PEEL)
E – Evidence: now, prove it! Provide facts or specific examples from the story.
Example: "Research shows that the blue light from screens inhibits melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep."
Body (PEEL)
E – Explanation: explain why the evidence proves your point.
Example: "When students lack sleep, their concentration in school drops, leading to lower grades and increased stress levels."
Body (PEEL)
L – Link: The final sentence ties everything back to the main argument (the Thesis) and transitions to the next point.
Example: "Therefore, the negative impact on sleep is a primary reason why social media use can be harmful to a teen's development."
Body (PEEL)
P: One way Michael survives on the island is through the unexpected help provided by Kensuke.
E: For instance, Kensuke secretly leaves fish and fruit for Michael when he is struggling to find food for himself.
E: This shows that although Kensuke is keeping his distance, he still possesses a strong sense of empathy and humanity. Without this intervention, Michael likely would have perished from hunger.
L: Thus, the theme of survival in the novel is closely tied to the hidden kindness of others.
Essay
Introduction
State the name of the writer
State the name of the book
Mention your thesis
Body
Defend your thesis, why is it true what you're saying?
PEEL
Conclusion
summarise
Essay
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
We ______ (never experience) such an intense storm before.
The Storm bridge was _____ (build) in the early 20th century.
She ______ (work) at the company for over ten years already!
She ________ (attend) the meeting last week because she was feeling unwell.
The company _______ (launch) its product just a few minutes ago. Look.
She __________ (meticulously cultivate) her expertise in molecular biology over the past decade.
Page 26 in your workbook.
Page 26 workbook
What? --> Finish page 26 and 27 of your workbook.
How --> Write in your notebook.
Time? --> Until the end of the lesson.
Help? --> Page 132 in your book or ask your teacher
Done? --> Quizlet file 4
Break time
