My trial lesson

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo lwoo
• Leerjaar 3

Introduction

Introduction

- Prepares the reader for the essay to follow. 

- Adds relevance of the subject. 

- Explains how the topic has been misunderstood. 

Introduction

- Positions the author in the critical debate (without literally saying "my position is...").

- Gives reader essential or contextual information. 

- Shows why the essay is worth reading

Introduction - DO's

- Create interest in your topic.

- Give sufficient information to understand your essay.

- End with thesis statement.

- Use linking words and phrases to move smoothly from general to specific ("as a result of these issues"; "this essay argues").

Introduction - DON'Ts

- Begin by being too specific

- Provide unnecessary information

- Announce what you will say ("in the next paragraph I will discuss..."; "my position is...")

Introduction - Structure

Introduce subject

Narrow it down

State the essay's overall position (thesis statement)

GENERAL --> SPECIFIC

GENERAL

    

SPECIFIC

Conclusion

SPECIFIC

    

GENERAL

Conclusion

- Summarizes the essay and reinforces points. 

- Underscores the logic of the author's position.

- Reminds the reader of the weakness of opposing arguments.

Conclusion

- Leaves a lasting impression on the reader.

- Call to action.

- Suggestion for further research.

Conclusion - DO's

- Restate your claim more fully than in the introduction.

- Include information the reader has learned since the beginning.

- Give the reader a "take-away message".

Conclusion - DON'Ts

- Simply rephrase your introduction.

- Introduce new arguments or evidence.

- Undermine your credibility.

Conclusion - Structure

Restate the main argument

Summarize the key points

Make a broader concluding statement

SPECIFIC --> GENERAL