English V

Tuesday 23rd May

Class objectives

In this class, we will:

practiseLISTENING to people talking about different

languages

learn the differences between facts and opinions, and how

to structure a persuasive essay (WRITING)
Vocabulary
What do these words and phrases mean?

linguistic variety
dialect
mother tongue
regional language
official language

What is a sea-faring, trading nation?

Opinion or fact?

A Christian An atheist
Opinion or fact?

A Christian An atheist
We are made in the image of God is a myth.
God. No evidence that God exists.
Everything came from God is dead.
something. Man is just another animal.
God gave us freedom to Everything came from nothing.
choose. Man chose to do evil, How can a good god allow evil?
Gods not dead.
The complexity of life points to
design.
I was dead, but am alive
forevermore. Jesus
Opinion or fact?

A fact (in an academic essay) something that can be

proven with evidence; something that all reasonable
people would agree is true

An opinion (in an academic essay) a belief, judgement,

personal view or attitude that reasonable people may
disagree about
Persuasive essays

In a persuasive essay, you give your opinion about a topic,

and try to convince the reader that your opinion is the
truth by using arguments supported by examples and facts.

The opinion in an essay is also called the thesis.

Activity 1
Look at this essay question.

Do you agree or disagree with the following

statement? People should sometimes do things that
they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and
details to support your answer.

When you answer this question, you can choose one of two
possible theses (opinions)? What are they?
Read the sample essay. What is the thesis?
The structure of a 5-paragraph essay

Introduction (including the thesis statement)

Body (3 paragraphs each paragraph gives a supporting

argument for the thesis with examples and facts)

Conclusion (a summary of what has been said)

Activity 2
Look at this essay question.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

University students should be required to study a second
language. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.

Write two opposing opinions (thesis statements).

All university students should be required to study a second

language.
University students should not be required to study a second
language.
Activity 3
Complete the table with three supporting arguments for
each thesis statement:
All university students should be University students should not be
required to study a second language. required to study a second language.

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.
Homework
Do pre-assignment 4 (next class)

Write the draft of an essay with the title:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

University students should be required to study a second
language. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.

Choose your thesis. Use the structure we discussed today. Bring

the essay to class next week and upload it to SIDWeb.