6-2-2026: Writing test - write the argumentative essay

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• Engels
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

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• Writing argumentative essay:

• You will do this            tuesday 10-02

• Last lesson to prepare

You can tell what to do & not to do when writing an argumentative essay

Argumentative essay = formal writing

Body argumentative essay

Linkers = to "link" your paragraphs/ sentences 

How to write an introduction

• Background information (about the topic)

• Thesis statement

• Interesting sentence to catch attention

• No arguments

• No opinion

• No question as thesis statement

How to write a conclusion

Summarise your essay

• rephrase your thesis statement

• summarise your strongest arguments

You can voice your opinion

Close with a memorable sentence

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