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- types of essays are:

argumentative, discursive,
reflective, narrative and descriptive

- argumentative essays are essays
in which the writer voices out their

opinion on an issue raised.

Engaging with new content (30 mins)
Teacher’s role Learner’s role

- dictate short notes to learners on - write down notes
argumentative essay, paying attention - choose a topic, then write a

to the register, style and voice of the mind-map and introduction on

essay: use simple present tense, be the topic they choose.
generic with participants e.g. people,

shops
- give learners topics to choose from:

does using cellphones make people
connected/ media influences the

female or male perception of the body

image, agree or disagree/ violence in
the media causes violence in children,

agree or disagree
- instruct them to write

Summary and Integration (5 mins)

Teacher’s role Learner’s role
- instruct the learners to give their - give work back to the owners and

work to the person they are listen to the teacher.
seated next to, to edit their work.

- After that, give them homework to

finish up their essays, 3 body
paragraphs and a conclusion.

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