Writing

Writing
Essay 
- for/against 
- advantages/disadvantages
Article 
- inform
Review
- give your opion about a book/movie
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Writing
Essay 
- for/against 
- advantages/disadvantages
Article 
- inform
Review
- give your opion about a book/movie

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

For each type of writing:
- think of your own title
- conform to the word count of 230-260 (-/+10%)
- a dictionary DUTCH-ENGLISH is allowed

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Your thesis statement....
(2 answers are correct)
A
Is your opinion
B
Is not your opinion
C
Comes back in all paragraphs
D
Comes back in the intro and conclusion

Slide 3 - Quizvraag

Each body paragraph (2nd + 3rd paragraph) should contain...
(more answers are correct)
A
Background information
B
A topic sentence
C
Supporting sentences
D
A concluding sentence

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

For each type of writing:
Introduction: background information + thesis statement
Body paragraph 1 + 2: 
- topic sentence
- supporting sentences
- concluding sentences
Conclusion: thesis statement + summary

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Where should the thesis statement be placed?
(2 answers are correct)
A
At the beginning of your introduction
B
At the end of your introduction
C
At the beginning of your conclusion
D
At the end of your conclusion

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

Essay 
- for / against
- advantages / disadvantages

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

paragraph 1 (introduction)

  • Grab the reader's attention (quote/statistic/experience)
  • Give background information on the topic
  • End with your thesis statement (opinion)!

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

paragraph 2 + 3 (body paragraphs)
  • Write a topic sentence for each body paragraph
  • Each topic sentence should connect back to thesis
  • Give 'pros/advantages'  (paragraph 2)
  • Give 'cons/disadvantages'  (paragraph 3)
  • Use discourse markers (firstly-secondly-furthermore)


Slide 9 - Tekstslide

paragraph 4 (conclusion)

  • Start out with your thesis statement (opinion)
  • Sum up your most important points
  • Use discourse markers (thus- in conclusion - in short)

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Useful vocabulary for essays
Tegenstellingen:                                                For / against:                        
- although / even though                               - drawbacks
- Despite (the fact that)                                  - benefits
- in spite of                                                            - favorable 
- on the other hand


Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Article
- inform the reader on a certain topic

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

paragraph 1 (introduction)

  • Grab the reader's attention (quote/statistic/experience)
  • Give background information on the topic
  • End with your thesis statement (opinion)!

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

paragraph 2 + 3 (body paragraphs)
  • Write a topic sentence for each body paragraph
  • Each topic sentence should connect back to thesis
  • Present your first point  (paragraph 2)
  • Present your second point (paragraph 3)
  • Use discourse markers (firstly-secondly-furthermore)


Slide 14 - Tekstslide

paragraph 4 (conclusion)

  • Start out with your thesis statement (opinion)
  • Sum up your most important points
  • Use discourse markers (thus- in conclusion - in short)

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Useful vocabulary for articles
Creating emphasis:                                          Adverbs (bijwoorden):     
- Nevertheless                                              - presumably / probably
- Whatsoever                                                 - in theory / theoretically
- All they did was...                                      - frankly / in all honesty
                                                                             - undoubtedly / obviously
                                                                             - distressingly / worryingly
                                                                                      

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Review
Give your opinion about:
- a movie/series
- a novel (book)

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

paragraph 1 (introduction)

  • Introduction to the book
  • Title + author of the book
  • Give the setting (where, when)
  • End with your thesis statement (opinion)!

In an interesting way!

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

paragraph 2 (body paragraph)

  • Write a topic sentence
  • Give a concise (short) summary of the plot (storyline)
  • Use the present simple
  • Give readers enough information for your comments in P.3
  • Use discourse markers!


Slide 19 - Tekstslide

paragraph 3 (body paragraph)

  • Write a topic sentence for each body paragraph
  • Give you opinion (what did you like/dislike)
  • use the present/past simple
  • Use discourse markers!

Slide 20 - Tekstslide

paragraph 4 (conclusion)

  • Start out with your thesis statement (opinion)
  • Summarize your opinion
  • Give a recommendation 

Slide 21 - Tekstslide

Useful vocabulary for reviews
Describing a story:                            Other useful words/phrases:       
- moving / thouching                       - the story is set in....
- complex / intricate                         - mysterious / spectacular
- insightful / perceptive                  - chain of events
- gripping / riveting                           - what appealed to me the most
- meaningful / expressive              - it's a must-read
                                                                                      

Slide 22 - Tekstslide