Choose one of the topics below to write about. For today's and tomorrow´s lesson, you are going to do research and make a plan for what you are going to write. During the lesson on Monday (16/9), you are going to write your text, which should be between 250 and 500 words and hand it in to me. You will be writing on Exam.net so make sure that you bring a fully charged Chromebook to the Monday lesson.
1) An Argumentative Text Write an argumentative text about why you agree or disagree with the death penalty. Start by telling the reader facts about the death penalty. Then explain the reasons why you are for or against it. Make sure that what you write convinces the reader that you are right.
2) A Diary Entry Imagine you are a prison convict about to spend several years in prison. Write a diary entry on the thoughts and feelings you have about being in prison. What kind of crime have you committed? Try to imagine what it is like to have to be in jail for a long time.
3) An Essay Why do people become criminals? Is it because of unhappy childhood experiences? Are some people just evil? What do you think? Write an essay about why some people commit crimes. Give reasons and examples to show what you believe.
Follow the steps of the writing process. We are going to do the first steps today, and the actual writing during the lesson next weeks Wednesday.
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Linking words Flashcards | QuizletThe Writing Process
Pre-writing: Brainstorm your ideas and organize your topic.
Think about what you want to say.
Talk about your ideas with a friend to find a main idea.
Write down your ideas in a mind-map or a list.
Drafting: Create a rough copy of your writing.
Write your ideas in order.
Read your work out loud and note places where you stumble.
Revising: Improve your writing.
Try out different beginnings and endings.
Include more details to describe ideas and develop your text.
Editing: Proofread your work.
Make sure you have complete sentences. Check your spelling and punctuation.
Re-read to make sure each sentence makes sense.
Publish: Hand in your work!
