Week 19 Klas S16 - Thesis statement + Introduction

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Writing an essay

Schedule:

• Instruction on how to write an introduction 
  
• Worksheets
  
• Writing task
• Zelfstandig werken
  

Introduction -> reading

Name the 3 elements of a good introduction:

Thesis statement

1. It describes your topic, what your essay will be about.

2. It introduces a specific claim you are making about your topic.

3. It describes three ways in which you will support and develop your claim.

Thesis statement

Subject + Claim + 3 Points of Support

X has made a significant impact on the teenage population due to its + 3x 

Can you name the subject, claim and 3 points?

“Going back to college was a complex process that involved researching a school, applying for admission, and enrolling in classes.”

Essay topic: Why are Americans overweight?

Thesis statement:
Americans are overweight because

What animal makes the best pet?

Thesis statement: ....... are the best pets because

What are the best classes at Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort?

Thesis statement:

Task 2)

Complete task 2 from your worksheet. 

Do you need more info? Watch this video 

Klaar? -> Quizlet

Check your answers:

Multiple choice task -> 1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. d 7. a 8. c

Writing task

Now write an introduction based on the previously learned information. 

Choose from the following themes:

1. Art subjects at school

2. Fast food

3. Climate change

4. Discrimination

Finished? Do your math homework.

Zelfstandig werken:

1. Math

2. Dutch

3. English

Next week: Body paragraphs

 - first sentence -> facts -> example -> summary.