V5 essay writing

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

The third paragraph is optional. Only use it if you've got multiple strong arguments.

Your conclusion summarizes your arguments, in different words, and restates your thesis statement, stronger than before as you've now proven it. 

Your thesis statement should be debatable.

1. True
2. False
3. Partially
4. Maybe

Is this debatable: Electric cars are the future of transportation.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe

Your thesis is not an independent sentence.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe

Is this a good thesis: In my opinion the World Cup should not have been held in Qatar.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe

Why is the previous thesis not good?

1. I disagree with it.
2. It is not true.
3. It is not objective.
4. It contains a personal opinion.

Is this a good thesis: Does social media have a bad influence on young people's self-esteem.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe

What should you do before you start writing your essay?

1. Think of a title.
2. Collect sources.
3. Write an outline.

Which voice should you use throughout your essay?

1. Active
2. Passive
3. I don't know what either of those are.
4. My own :)