21 September - 27 September

Kia ora...students and welcome to week 10. For this  week we will focus on ideas wrIting skills for your common assessment task. Complete your essay on the pros and cons of your chosen topic.

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• I have researched  how to write an essay that shows the pros and cons of the topic
• I have researched my topic idea 
• I have created a plan about the structure and ideas I wish to have in my essay
• I have written my essay and peer checked this

Activities:

1. We will practice writing a debate that shows the pros and cons of a topic.The topic we will practice for this week is: Should teenagers be allowed to attain a drivers license at age 15 OR Should New Zealand legalise  the death penalty!
2. When you're writing a pros and cons essay, you must follow two important guidelines.
   • Choose a debatable topic. ...
   • Give equal weight to both the pros and the cons. ...
   • Research your topic. ...
   • Brainstorm a pros and cons list. ...
   • Organize your thoughts into an outline. ...
   • Write a great introductory paragraph.
   
   
3. Use these template as  a guide to write your essay:
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4) Complete the essay write up on your chosen topic. I will provide feedback to you. Also peer check your work with your friends.

Homework:
Write here...