5V week voor schrjiftoets

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• Leerjaar 5

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                                             Today is 22 May 2024

week 21 (22 May) - writing + reading

week 22 (29 May) - writing test (2x, se 0%) bring dictionary

week 23 (5 June) - reading [practice]

week 24 (12 June) - reading [practice]

week 25 (testweek) -  cito leesvaardigheid VT 7x SE 6%

So far...

You've written at least 3 essays. 

Did you get the feedback you asked for? Did I forget you?

Anything we still need to discuss? 

Do we know what we can expect during the test?

Dyslexia: spellingsfouten worden meegerekend, toets wordt niet met Kurzweil gemaakt tenzij je een ander soort verklaring hiervoor hebt. Regel dit met Femke als je tóch de toets op de laptop moet maken. 

How long will the writing test take?

1. 30-40 minutes
2. 50-60 minutes
3. 60-70 minutes
4. 70-80 minutes

I can bring a English-Dutch dictionary

1. Yes, but why would I?
2. No, why not?
3. No, but why would I need it?
4. Yes, and I cannot wait to use it.

I can bring a Dutch-English dictionary

1. Yes, but why would I?
2. No, why not?
3. No, but why would I need it?
4. Yes, and I cannot wait to use it.

Why do we mark spelling, even if you have dyslexia?

1. You just need to try harder.
2. they mark spelling at staatsexamen (6vwo) too.
3. You have a dictionary to check everything

Dyslexie

Bij het schriftelijk staatsexamen (jij neemt in 6vwo hieraan deel) wordt spelling meegenomen in de beoordeling, dyslexie of niet. Daarom wordt dat nu ook al gedaan, 5vwo is namelijk één grote voorbereiding op 6vwo. Wel is er een begrenzing op de spellingsfouten in onze beoordelingsmatrix, zodat je niet een onvoldoende kan halen door enkel spelling.

During the test...

1. ... I can hopefully choose from one or two topics
2. ... I will get one topic and that's it.
3. ... I come up with everything myself
4. ... I don't know what to do.

An argumentative essay ...

1. offers a balanced viewpoint on a topic
2. mainly argues one side of an argument
3. has an angry tone

A discursive essay ...

1. tries to persuade the reader to choose a side
2. discusses both sides of an argument
3. discusses several people's opinions

Where do you write down your thesis statement? Dus je stelling.

1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion

One of the things that you'll be marked on is to which extent you completed the assignment. I.e. 'voldoe je aan alle onderdelen van een essay'.

Which of the following is missing in the 'completing the asgmt' part?
title-5 paragraphs - thesis statement - (...)

1. name
2. linking words
3. word count
4. two blank lines after each paragraph

I can start my essay with a salutation. E.g. "dear people" or "hello everyone"

1. true
2. false

I can use contracted forms such as 'can't' and 'wouldn't' in my essay

1. true
2. false

correct way of saying "can't" in its original form

1. cant
2. cannot
3. care to not
4. can not

Improve the intro:
(...) I will explain why schools should end at 5pm and not 3pm.

1. I will talk about why schools should (etc)
2. The closing time of schools is what I will talk about (etc)
3. This essay will discuss why it is better for (etc.)
4. In this essay, I will talk about... etc

What is this paragraph missing?

A. A thesis statement

B. An example or evidence

C. A linking word
D. A concluding sentence                                    (let's read...)

Topic: community service is good for you

Firstly, community service  contributes to personal development. Volunteering helps students acquire new skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. For instance, organizing a local food drive can teach students project management skills and the importance of collaboration. Moreover, community service provides insights into one’s passions and career interests, guiding them towards fulfilling future endeavors.

This was the first paragraph of an essay. It is missing:

1. thesis statement
2. example/evidence
3. linking word
4. concluding sentence

Topic: community service is good for you

Firstly, community service  contributes to personal development. Volunteering helps students acquire new skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. For instance, organizing a local food drive can teach students project management skills and the importance of collaboration. Moreover, community service provides insights into one’s passions and career interests, guiding them towards fulfilling future endeavors. So, engaging in community service not only enriches personal growth but also paves the way for a more informed and purposeful career path.

You are going to read three mini essays. NB: not really what you are going to do but you get the idea. 

From the three candidates (A,B,C), choose which one is best. Let's read them first

Which essay do you think is best?

1. Candidate 1
2. Candidate 2
3. Candidate 3

Two thesis statements. Which is best?

A) Social media impacts teenagers by fostering self-expression and connection but also causes cyberbullying and mental health issues.

B) Social media is bad for teenagers.

A) Social media impacts teenagers by fostering self-expression and connection but also causes cyberbullying and mental health issues.

B) Social media is bad for teenagers.

1. A is best
2. B is best

time test

I am going to show you 10 random linking words/phrases incl their type of connection

You have 60 seconds to study these. 

I am going to ask you a few questions about them later. 

Let's do a quick practice exercise with 5 linking words

Practice exercise

thus - gevolg/conclusie

yet - tegenstelling

in fact - uitbreiding/opsomming

before - tijd/volgorde

although - tegenstelling

Which of these linking words was not part of this list of 5

1. before
2. also
3. in fact
4. thus

Next one

1. Indeed -      uitbreiding/opsomming

2. If -      voorwaarde

3. consequently -      gevolg/conclusie

4. for example -       voorbeelden

5. besides, (met komma) -       tegenstelling

6. except -       voorwaarde

7. still -       tegenstelling

8. therefore -       gevolg/conclusie

9. yet -      tegenstelling

10. or -       uitbreiding/opsomming

How many of these were a 'gevolg/conclusie'?

1. 4
2. 6
3. 3
4. 2

Which of these are 'tegenstelling'?

1. besides,
2. still
3. yet
4. except

more linking words but not just from that short list

The study yielded significant results, ___ further research is required.

1. but
2. and

The researcher presented a compelling argument, ___ some aspects were criticized.

1. yet
2. in fact,

The sample size was large, ___ the findings are considered reliable

1. to be fair
2. therefore

The study focused on urban areas, ___ it did not consider rural contexts

1. so
2. but

The researcher only collected qualitative data, ___ quantitative analysis was conducted already

1. rather
2. since

this or that

which is the better topic sentence

1. Renewable energy sources are crucial for a sustainable future.
2. Renewable energy sources are essential for long-term environmental sustainability.

which is the better topic sentence

1. Frequent reading enhances cognitive abilities and brain function.
2. Social media has transformed how people communicate.

which is the better concluding sentence

1. Engaging in volunteer work not only supports community needs but also enriches the lives of volunteers.
2. Climate change is a problem that needs to be addressed.

Which is the better title?

1. Following the trends: the influence of social media on the fashion industry
2. To buy or not to buy? Watching videos to decide your fashion choices!?

Which is the better title?

1. The benefits of travelling
2. Never ending horizons: travelling is good for you!

Which is the better title?

1. Not your cup of tea: drinking coffee every day.
2. People should stop drinking coffee to improve cardiovascular health.

Anyway... what to do now

1. I'll present a few essay topics/ thesis statements for inspo. Use them to write titles/theses/body paragraphs etc anything you need to practice. I'll be here to answer questions/help out

           or

2. Done with the whole writing saga? Go do some reading exercises @examenkracht or on paper. 2019-i

www. alleexamensoefenen.nl (go print it at mediatheek)

Inspiration

1. Artifical intelligence (benefits and challenges)

2. technology vs storytelling (ereaders/books/campfire/tiktok)

3. The exploration of space not only expands scientific knowledge but also inspires innovation.

4. Globalization's Double-Edged Sword: Assessing the Economic, Social, and Environmental Consequences

5. Education for All: Addressing the Challenges of Access and Equity in Global Learning