Writing H2/V2 lesson 2

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Writing H/V2 lesson 2

we talked about 'persuasive writing'
Describe what this is in your own words

What is the main goal of a persuasive text?

1. To inform the reader
2. To entertain the reader
3. To convince the reader
4. To mock (belachelijk maken) the reader

What do we call the first sentence of a persuasive text?

1. Opening hour
2. Final statement
3. First statement
4. Opening statement

How many arguments do you usually present in a persuasive text?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Goals of today's lesson

You become familiar with persuasive writing vocabulary

Assignment 1

Translate the phrases (zinnen) that you see on the next slide into Dutch best you can. Write the translations in your English Word document. You may work together with your neighbours.

Assignment 2

In the next slide, drag the phrases to the left into the correct category to the right: introduction, arguments and conclusion.

As you can see

Firstly, secondly, thirdly

Introduction

Arguments

Conclusion

I think that 

For these reasons

Besides this

Furthermore

... should be 

Moreover

I am writing to

Assignment 3

Choose one of the opening statements below. Then write a 100 word persuasive text using persuasive vocabulary. Try to use one or two strong arguments

1. Homework should be forbidden.

2. Schools use too much technology.

3. Students should be selected for their definitive 'level' at a later age than eleven/twelve.

Goals of today's lesson

You have become familiar with persuasive writing vocabulary