Paragraph analysis of an essay PowerPoint

A dteailed lesson on how to analyse an Academic Essay

1. NEUQ ACR1  Academic Culture and Research Skills Intermediate Paragraph analysis of an essay Lesson 2

2. Objectives Students will need to: Review how to analyze an essay prompt/ question. Review the  structure of an argumentative  essay Practice analyzing an essay. Group work-essay analysis practice: write a paragraph of recommendations to establish a clear format for the assessment

3.   Part 1 Review-Analyzing Essay Questions

4. Task words – (verbs) what are you being asked to do? Discuss? Agree or disagree? Content words - (nouns) the main topic area. Limiting words - (extra information), may be time frame, location, specific people… These have to all be addressed in your response Activity 1 What are the three types of key words in an essay question?

5. Activity 1 “In the pursuit of higher standards of living, human beings are in danger of destroying what has already been achieved by their consumerist lifestyle and selfish behaviour. Some people think that the best approach to persuade people to change their lifestyles is through financial incentives. Argue for or against this approach.” READ the essay question below and answer the questions which follow:

6. Activity 1 Analy z e the meaning by completing the first task. Then decide what the task words, content words and limiting words may be.

7. Answer “In the pursuit of higher standards of living, human beings are in danger of destroying what has already been achieved by their consumerist lifestyle and selfish behaviour . Some people think that the best approach to persuade people to change their lifestyles is through financial incentives. Argue for or against this approach.” Task words Limiting words Content words

8. Check: financial incentives; consumerist lifestyle; selfish behaviour; standard of living; in danger of destroying. Collocations: financial incentives consumerist lifestyle selfish behaviour standard of living in danger of destroying

9.   Part 2 Review-Structure of an argumentative essay

10. Structure of an argumentative essay We are going to watch a video on two ways to organize an argumentative essay. Take notes while watching.

11. Watch the video and make notes

12. Watch the video and make notes

13. Activity: Match the following counter arguments with a corresponding rebuttal. 1. Many drivers love the power of a big car. 2. Train travel for long distances is preferred by travelers because it is inexpensive and relaxing. 3. While some people believe that online courses will never be as popular as traditional classrooms, 4. Most people agree a traditional home-cooked meal is best, 5. It may be argued greater use of solar energy and wind power is necessary to combat air pollution. 6. A university degree can open doors to many high paying jobs. a. but convenience and low cost is making fast food more popular than cooking at home. b. the demand for online instruction is increasing due to technology, cost and convenience. c. However, these renewable sources of energy cannot meet the energy needs of a huge population. d. This may be true to a certain extent, but determination and ambition also play a role in job success. e. However, smaller economical cars are the cars of the future. f. However, airplanes are a more practical means of transportation; they are fast and efficient. 1. e 2. f 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. d

14.   Part 3- Essay analysis practice 1

15. Read the introduction and body paragraph 1 of an argumentative essay and then answer the questions that follow. 1. Identify the thesis statement in the introduction. 2. Is the writer arguing fo r or against financial incentives? 3. Does the thesis statement present the writer’s stance regarding the overall argument clearly and effectively? Give evidence . Essay analysis practice 1

16. Read the introduction and body paragraph 1 of an argumentative essay and then answer the questions that follow. “In the pursuit of higher standards of living, human beings are in danger of destroying what has already been achieved by their consumerist lifestyle and selfish behaviour. Some people think that the best approach to persuade people to change their lifestyles is through financial incentives. Argue for or against this approach.”

17. Read the introduction and body paragraph 1 of an argumentative essay and then answer the questions that follow. “In the pursuit of higher standards of living, human beings are in danger of destroying what has already been achieved by their consumerist lifestyle and selfish behaviour. Some people think that the best approach to persuade people to change their lifestyles is through financial incentives. Argue for or against this approach.”

18. 1. Identify the thesis statement in the introduction. This essay argues that the most effective way to involve people in making decisions about their lives is not in financial incentives or penalties, but through strategies that engage not just individuals but also communities and families in taking responsibilities for their actions. 2. Is the writer arguing fo r or against financial incentives? Against financial incentives: is not through financial inducement or penalties, but through strategies that engage not just individuals but also communities and families in taking responsibility for their actions. Argument Essay Analysis  

19. 3. Does the thesis statement present the writer’s stance regarding the overall argument clearly and effectively? Give evidence. Yes. It is clear that the focus is non-financial. The writer emphasizes that they are not arguing for a financial approach by putting it first and using a negative word “not” and then introducing their own approach after “but” …… Argument Essay Analysis  

20. Read the introduction and body paragraph 1 of an argumentative essay and then answer the questions that follow. 4. How clear are the supporting arguments in body paragraph 1? Give evidence. 5. How is the main argument linked with the thesis statement? 6. D o you agree with the writer’s main argument? Give reasons . Argument Essay Analysis  

21. 4. How clear are the supporting arguments in body paragraph 1? a. Harrison (2010), Johnson (2001), Gonzales & Parker (2003), Cooper (2007). b. The writer ends the para with an optimistic note of encouraging social approaches to solve the problem not financial. Answers

22. 5. How is the main argument linked with the thesis statement? a. Repeats the words ‘strategy’, ‘responsibility’, and ‘community’. b. Sentence 1: A recent government initiative…participating outlets. Sentence 2: This is perhaps a waste of public money. Sentence 8: Perhaps, …, a better option would be community involvement… c. Para conclusion. 6. Do you agree with the writer’s main argument? Give reasons . Answers

23.   Part 4- Essay analysis practice 2

24. Essay analysis pratice 2-Mock assessment You will get the following materials in your Wechat group Class sample essay Supporting texts Essay analysis table Get into groups of 4/ 5 , r ead and analyse each aspect of the essay. Essay question: Cryptocurrency are a great form of investment. Do you agree or disagree? Give some examples of good and/or bad use, where possible. Write a brief evaluation comment for each section. Recommend two key areas on which the writer should improve. Then write ONE paragraph on how to improve these two key areas (150-200 words) 20 minutes

25. Time is up!!! Plz share your group's paragraph in our class Wechat group NOW.

26. Sample Analysis: Question response

27. Sample Analysis: Coherence and cohesion

28. Sample Analysis: Vocabulary

29. Sample Analysis: Grammar

30. Sample Analysis: Use of sources and plagiarism

31. Sample Analysis: Recommended areas

32. Sample Answer1

33. Sample Answer2

34. Sample Answer3

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