Welcome
to your English class
Welcome
to your English class
Riddle
I make a loud sound when I'm changing. When I do change, I get bigger but I weigh less. What am I?
Riddle
I make a loud sound when I'm changing. When I do change, I get bigger but I weigh less. What am I?
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Today
Lesson goal: At the end of this lesson you can write an essay.
Planning:
What is an essay?
Write essay
Give each other feedback
What is an essay?
An essay may require you to express an opinion on a topic.
As well as giving your own opinion, you need to consider and write about different points of view.
What does an essay look like?
Is it better to spend more of your time with your friends or with your family? (ex. 5 pg 14) 140-190 words
1. Introduction (rephrase the statement in the task)
2. Arguments for (two arguments, explain why and give examples)
3. Arguments against (two arguments, explain why and give examples)
4. Conclusion (state your opinion, summarize)
What to do:
Write an essay --> Between 180 and 200 words
You are allowed to listen to music
You have 25 minutes
Work on your own!
Question? Raise your hand
minute
second
Do you know how to write a for and against essay
Think about it for a second
Essay preparation
First, read the task
Then, think of 2 arguments for and 2 arguments against (just write them out shortly)
What is your conclusion?