Writing 2: Week 4.2

Writing 2

Week 4.2

Start

1. • Recap conditionals (incl. new vocab)

agenda

2. • Writing a good comparison essay

3. • Peer Feedback on stylistic choices

4. • Information on formative assignment & Week 5

5. • Rounding off & Mid-course evaluation

Recap of conditionals, use of new vocab

For this lesson you practiced incorporating 3 new vocab words from your book into 3 different conditional sentences: Types 1, 2 and 3. Select 1 to share with a peer. Indicate which type it is and underline the new vocab item. Select 1 to share with the class.

Comparative essay

Step 1: In groups, go through the two websites listed, which deal with the subject of writing comparison essays, which you need for your summative. Take notes about most salient points

Step 3: Then, discuss your sentences on the 3 unique style elements of your own author (Worksheet we did in session 1) – and make them comparative. Select a good one to share with the class.

Comparative essay

Step 2: Go through both of the student sample essays. Discuss in your group how effective you think the following are:• Thesis (does it include the topic choice and three style elements?) • Topic sentences of body paragraphs • Internal structure of body paragraphs: TEXAXAS • Conclusion • Writing mechanics: formal English, cohesion, etc.

Student Evaluation

Preparing your formative assignment

You’ve written three sentences, each containing a specific style element your writer uses that showcases their unique voice. Exchange your sentences with a partner and give each other feedback. Use this very simple checklist: 1. Are the style elements specific enough? 2. Do they avoid the pitfalls mentioned? 3. Are they likely to be easy enough to imitate?

Formative Assignment

Where ?

Self-analysis

Deadline

Feedback Wicher

TEAMS Folder: Week 5

Oral feedback.

Sunday December 17th 23:59

Will be done is class in week 6.

NExt Week

Use the Canvas site for Module 5 – self study especially the grammar on prepositional idioms and phrasal verbs Read your book (up to page 300) Add items to your vocabulary notebook. See + Sign for Essay & creative piece !

Merry Christmas :)

Useful structures for comparisons:

(tips for writing topic sentences)

Both x and y do this X does this, and so does y X does this, which can also be seen in y This can be seen in x as well as in y

Start your creative piece. Start your argumentative essay: - Write your thesis and the 3 comparative ‘style-element’ topic sentences - Select good examples for each style element, to include in the body paragraphs (incl. APA references) - Write your introduction - Write your Bibliography

Useful structures for comparisons:

(tips for writing topic sentences)

Both x and y do this X does this, and so does y X does this, which can also be seen in y This can be seen in x as well as in y