Essay Writing Skills (useful words like in my opinion, however...)

Writing Skills
How to write an essay
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Writing Skills
How to write an essay

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Writing Skills
Today: Practice with a written text

Write a short essay (200 words)


Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Does the writer agree or disagree with the title/statement
"Watching television is a waste of time"?
A
Agree
B
Disagree

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

Take a look at the five words in italics

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Look at the words in italics. Which
two words are used to say what you think?

Slide 6 - Open vraag

Look at the words in italics. Which two words are used to add another argument?

Slide 7 - Open vraag

Look at the words in italics. Which word is used to give an opposing argument

Slide 8 - Open vraag

Useful words to use in your essay
To say what you think
PERSONALLY - Personally, I don't think you can say that watching TV is a waste of time.
wat mij betreft
IN MY OPINION - In my opinion, as long as we monitor what we watch it can be an important part of our lives.
naar mijn mening

Words to add another argument
FURTHERMORE - This plant has a quiet charm and furthermore, is an easy house plant.
bovendien, verder
MOREOVER - Texting while driving is dangerous.  Moreover, it’s not allowed in our country.
bovendien

Word to give an opposing argument
HOWEVER - On the river, however, the adventurers seemed to be perfectly safe.
echter, maar


Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Match the purposes to the paragraphs
Arguments to support the title
Arguments against the title
The writer's own opinion
An introduction to the topic

Slide 10 - Sleepvraag

For or against?

A: 'Going to the cinema is always better
than watching a movie at home.'

B: 'Film stars get paid too much money.'
Sentence A:
For
Sentence A:
Against
Sentence B:
Against
Sentence B:
For
We need to support our local cinemas.
You can stop and start when you want.
No one should get that amount of money.
They make the film companies a lot of money.
You can watch it as many times as you want.
Films always look better on a big screen.

Slide 11 - Sleepvraag

How to structure your essay
Title/Statement

Introduction - make an impact but don't give your opinion here (yet)!

Paragraph to support the title
Paragraph to argue against the title

Conclusion - summarize and give your opinion
These may be switched  

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Title    

Introduction (no opinion!)


Argument(s)
against
Argument(s)
for

Conclusion/Opinion



Slide 13 - Tekstslide

Homework: Write a practice essay (200 words)
on one of the following statements:


'Going to the cinema is always better than watching a movie at home.'

'Movie stars/Football players get paid too much money.'

Slide 14 - Tekstslide