Everybody has an opinion

• Nederlands
• Secundair onderwijs

Hi!

In this lesson, we're going to learn about something very important. At certain points during the lesson, you'll have to choose between two options. Choose wisely!

Exercise 1

For this first exercise, you can choose between two texts.

The first text (there is an easy and difficult version) talks about the current Corona crisis.

The second text talks about the hitserie "The Witcher".

Both texts have a document that eplains difficult words

Option 1

In the following slide you will find the original version of the text about corona. You can choose between that text, and an somewhat easier text.

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Check your mailbox

In your mailbox you'll find the list of difficult words and the easier version of the text.

In the following slide you'll find a link where you have to answer some exercises!

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What do we call this kind of text in Dutch?

Option 2

From here on out, you'll find the exercise for the text about the Witcher!

Check your mailbox!

In your mailbox you'll find a list of difficult words that you can find in the text. 

In the following slide you'll find a link where you have to answer some exercises!

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What do we call this kind of text in Dutch?

To sum it up...

How do you write an opinion piece?

1. Write a short and focused introduction about what you’re going to talk about. 
2. Express your opinion, but base it on facts.
   
3. Use clear, powerful and direct language.
   
4. Write a short summary at the end of your text

Modal auxiliary verbs

In the next slide you can find a short revision on modal auxiliary verbs. Watch the clip.

Answer the questions correctly

What is the modal auxiliary verb in the sentence: "You should not judge the series before you've seen it."

1. Judge
2. Before
3. Seen
4. Should

What is the modal auxiliary verb in the sentence: "During lockdown, nobody can go outside."

1. Go
2. Can

What is the modal auxiliary verb in the sentence: "I may video call with my friend today, but I'm not sure."

1. May
2. Call
3. Am
4. Sure

What is the modal auxiliary verb in the sentence: "I would like to go to Spain if I could."

1. To go
2. Like
3. Would
4. Could

Linking words

To write an interesting opinion piece, it's important to use linking words! Do you remember these? 

Which linking words
do you remember?

Check your mailbox!

You can find a list of often used linking words in your mailbox!

Now it's your turn!

Write a short ( at least ten lines) opinion piece on the subject you c chose in the opining of the lesson (corona or the Witcher).

You can choose between using a template or writing it without a template. You can find the template in your mailbox!

Use: 

• At least four linking words
• At least four modal auxiliaries