H5 essay writing lesson 2

Welcome
This lesson:
- You will learn more about how to write a three-point thesis       statement and writing a body paragraph.

- You will practise formulating a three-point thesis statement and writing a body paragraph.


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In deze les zitten 20 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 2 videos.

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Welcome
This lesson:
- You will learn more about how to write a three-point thesis       statement and writing a body paragraph.

- You will practise formulating a three-point thesis statement and writing a body paragraph.


Slide 1 - Tekstslide

News
Tomorrow will be a big day in the USA:
Joe Biden will be inaugurated.

Watch the video.
The title of this video is 'Biden's Inauguration Will Look Like No Other' but it will be different compared to other inaugurations. What are some differences?



Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Slide 3 - Video

What will be different to Biden's inauguration compared to previous inaugurations?

Slide 4 - Open vraag

Activate your knowledge
Writing an essay:
Introduction
Thesis statement

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Mention two different ways to start an introduction.

Slide 6 - Open vraag

Introduction: 1
With recent studies showing that, on average, dog owners live up to 24% longer than those without canine companions, there's no doubt that a dog can have a range of physical and mental health benefits for its owner. These include a more active lifestyle, a social network of other pet owners, companionship, and a sense of purpose.

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Introduction 2
Global climate change is a crisis that affects everyone, rich and poor, young and old. From rising ocean levels to increased temperature extremes, the world is changing for everyone. How will your life be different in the coming years?

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Introduction 3
When I got home from school that day, my grandmother greeted me with a plate of cookies and a worried expression. I hadn't received the scholarship I needed to go to ballet camp, and we'd need to find another way to earn the money. That's when I started my business giving dance lessons to preschoolers, and it's taught me a lot about how to solve problems on my own.

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Before explaining the thesis statement..
  • Statement: Today's teenagers have a harder time than their parents..

1. Think of three reasons why this is the case and write them down! 

> You need this after the clip (take notes while watching)





Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Slide 11 - Video

Three point thesis statement
Consist of three main components: 
a narrowly defined topic, a claim and reasons that support the claim.

Example of a topic: school uniforms
Next, make specific claim about the topic.
For example:  School uniforms should be mandatory.


Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Three reasons 
Think of three reasons to support the claim.
Examples: They make school safer, they promote school spirit, and they save parents money.

So, an example three-point thesis statement would be: 

School uniforms should be mandatory, because they make school safer, promote school spirit and save parents money.

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

Create your thesis statement & intro
  1. Create a thesis statement by using 'your reasons':
>> Todays teenagers have a harder time than their parents, because reason 1, reason 2 and reason 3
2. Now write your introduction: 
A. Start with a hook
B. Create a few transitional phrases 
C. End with your thesis statement







Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Writing a body paragraph
Each reason will explained in a body paragraph in which you will also provide evidence and examples to support that reason.
Introduction
body paragraph 1 > reason nr. 1
body paragraph 2 > reason nr. 2
body paragraph 3 > reason nr. 3
Conclusion

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Example
On the next slide you'll read an example of a paragraph written according to the PEEL method.

It is about the question:
Should animals be kept in zoos?

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Example: Should Animals Be Kept in Zoos? 

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Next
Write a body paragraph 
about your first reason.
Use the PEEL method.

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Homework - next week
  • Do: finish writing your introduction and paragraphs 1 & 2
  • Bring your essay and your reader.

Slide 20 - Tekstslide