P2 Week 1 lesson 1

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P2 Week 1 lesson 1

Introduction to essay writing

Analysing example essays

Who is in your group?

Structure of introduction

Answer the questions that follow after this slide about the introduction on the essay.

How is the topic introduced?

Is there a clear thesis statement (=stelling) in the introduction?

What are other effective / ineffective things in the introduction?

Content of paragraphs

Answer the questions that follow this slide about the body of the essay.

Does every paragraph focus on one (counter)argument?

Do the arguments support the thesis statement (=stelling)?

Are all arguments backed up by sources?

What are other effective / ineffective things in the paragraphs?

Structure of conclusion

Answer the questions that follow this slide about the conclusion of the essay

Does the conclusion clearly sum up the essay?

Does it repeat the thesis statement?

What are other effective / ineffective things in the conclusion?

What have you learned about essays that you did not know before this exercise?