SL2 T1 L8

SECONDARY WRITING
MASTERY
(SL2)
Argumentative Essay - 5 para / Argues - Pick one side
Discursive Essay - 6 para / Discusses - Both or all sides
Writing (Expository Essay Part 2)
"Discuss the benefits and evils of social media in our world today"
• Padlet Activity and Debate
• Expository Essay – Reflection Time
• Expository Essay – Draft 2

NAME: Teacher Jarzreen

LEVEL / CLASS: SL2 Tuesday 8pm

DATE: 20 February 2024

HOMEWORK
Draft 1 of Discursive Essay: Tariq, Huei Wen, Isabelle, Jay, Qin Don

To continue with Draft 2: Wei Qi, Elroy

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Debate

A debate is a discussion, esp. one in which several people with different opinions
about something discuss them seriously, or the process of discussing something.
In a different context, often students, it is a competition in which teams of
people discuss a subject and the team that Is judged to make the best
arguments wins:

Freedom Is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent and debate

- Hubert H. Humphrey

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DEBATE FORMAT (PROPOSITION)

First Proposition Speaker
•States the topic
•States several arguments with reasoning and evidence in the form of statistics
or data to support the argument

Second Proposition Speaker

•Rebuts 1st opposition's points
•Brings up new points and argument

Proposition Rebuttal Speaker

•As the final speaker in the debate, proposition rebuttal speaker must summarise
and weigh the debate, and to demonstrate why the proposition side has
prevailed. No new evidence of arguments can be brought up. This is summary
only.

DEBATE FORMAT (OPPOSITION)

First Opposition Speaker
• Rebuts 1st proposition's points
• States his/her own points and argument.

Second Opposition Speaker

•Rebuts 2nd preposition's points
•Rebuts any points not rebutted by 1st opposition
•States new argument

Opposition Rebuttal Speaker

• Rebuttal speaker's duty is to summarise and weigh the debate to tell why
proposition has failed to carry the motion, and why opposition should
win. No new evidence or arguments can be brought up. This is summary
only.

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LET’S BRAINSTORM! (PART 1)

Brainstorm for Opposing and Supporting points for the essay question on Padlet.

1. Please write the Padlet URL link on the zoom chat.

2. Brainstorm for Opposing and Supporting points for the essay question on Padlet.
3. Tell students to take out their mobile phones/iPads/computers and log in to Padlet using either
the URL or QR Code. Students would have the QR code and URL on their Student Copy.
a. Read the Question
b. Click on the ‘+’ button at the bottom-right of the screen to post a comment.
c. When you post your comment, please use the following format as your title
i. Name, Class, – Agree/Disagree
ii. Example – Nancy Ng, Sat 5pm, - Agree
d. Post your comments for both sides of the argument – agree or disagree and give your
reasons.
4. Students are also allowed to comment on at least two other students’ posts, and state their
reasons.
5. When they are done, teachers to then segregate the class into two teams, one team is for the
motion and the other team, against the motion.
6. Teachers are given the liberty to either select the respective teams since the beginning of the
lesson, or to split them into groups only after the come up with two sides of the argument.
7. After the debate, then ask the students to pick and choose 1 point each - to which they feel
confident to present during the debate

Padlet URL:
https://padlet.com/my2writeedge
/sl2-t1l8-expository-essay-
ow1l961nn2r1i6xp

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EXPOSITORY ESSAY
Discuss the benefits and evils of social media in our world today.

What type of essay question is this? Tick the correct box.

Argumentative Discursive

DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS

Social media: Plural

• ocial n___________
ommunication such as websites for s_______
Forms of electronic c_______________ etworking and
microblogging through which users create online communities to share information, ideas,
ontent such as videos.
personal messages, and other c________,
• nstagram and Facebook
Examples of social media platforms are Twitter, LinkedIn, I __________

Our world today:

• In our world today, social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter allow people to carry
hats and keep in constant close contact with loved ones, even from across
out online c_____
ountries Thirty years ago, this would have been considered fanta stic
continents or c__________.
nimaginable
and u_______________. a great deal
• nsurmountable obstacles years ago because
Communication difficulties that used to be i______________
bliterated because of new communication
of distance and time limitations have been o___________
possibilities that social media and technology now equips us with.
to disappear

Why is it important to define key terms?

Avoid misunderstandings by settling on a single
understanding of the key terms and set the parameters for
your essay.
For e.g. When we refer to <key term/phrase>, we are
talking about <elaborate>

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LET’S BRAINSTORM!

THE BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA:

1. Find new interests on social media - exposed to new things
2. Generate income and push businesses to flourish - platforms to promote
3. Platform to express feelings and emotions anonymously
4. Provides job opportunities - during Covid, remote working

Discuss the benefits and

evils of social media
in our world today.

THE EVILS OF SOCIAL MEDIA:

1. Due to anonymity - people tend to be exposed to cyberbullying and backlash

2. Cancel culture - digital footprints, if you go viral
3. Social media addiction can cause a decline in academic performance
4. If you are not careful, personal information can be leaked online
hacked, doxxed or be victim of identity theft

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WRITING THE INTRODUCTION

What a
1. INCLUDE RELATED CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION RELTED TO TOPIC

drastic
social media
The pervasive increase in the use of _______ double edged
_______ in today's society is a _____________
sword as it has the potential to work for good or evil in the life of each individual. More teenagers
________
and young adults are using different forms of social media platforms like
X (Twitter), Instagram, Pinterest
___________________________________. At the same time, people have witnessed a dramatic
increase in dangers associated with these forms of social media.
There are pros and cons to Refer to the definitions of key terms on page
something 1! ☺
2. APPLY DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS

Social media refers to forms of electronic communication which users can

____________________________________________________________________________
create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages
____________________________________________________________________________
and content such as short videos and microblogging.
____________________________________________________________________________

3. RHETORICAL QUESTION(S) (OPTIONAL)

justify
Do the benefits of social media ___________ the evils it has brought?
prevail
4. BOTH SIDES OF THE ARGUMENT – BRIEFLY STATE THE STAND AND REASONS

Against:
On one hand, social media has the tendency to promote abuse such as
________________________________________________________________________
identity theft, cyberbullying, and addiction to screens.
________________________________________________________________________

For:
On another hand, social media has enabled a limitless form of interaction
________________________________________________________________________
and community building where people from all over the world can communicate
________________________________________________________________________
with one another without boundaries.
- What is the topic
5. THESIS STATEMENT – SUMMARISE THE DIRECTION OF YOUR ESSAY - What do you think
of it
This essay will discuss the benefits and evils of social media
____________________________________________________________________________

as known in our society today.

____________________________________________________________________________

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BODY PARAGRAPH 1: BENEFITS

PEEL Format 1: Point » Evidence/Example » Elaboration/Explanation »

Link
PEEL Format 2: Point » Elaboration/Explanation » Evidence/Example »
Link
POINT:
advantage that social media presents is much faster transmission of ______.
One _____________ news

ELABORATION: Why and How?

spread amazing
The rate at which news and reports of world events are disseminated around the globe is phenomenal.
world events can presently travel at a faster rate around the world than
News covering significant ________
one can imagine. - Covid 19
- Disappearance of Malaysian Flight 370
EVIDENCE
For example
_________, when legendary singers Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston died, fans and people
social media
from all over the world found out about their deaths in the blink of an eye through _______ _______
past when
platforms, such as Facebook posts or Tweets on Twitter. This is in stark contrast to the _____
news would take days to get to people in other countries. On Twitter, Jackson-based Tweets peaked at
22.61 per cent of all messages dedicated to the deceased singer, unleashing a mass hysteria among fans
devastated by his untimely death. Nine of the ten most popular topics on Twitter were dedicated to
Jackson. Twitter was forced to shut down due to an unprecedented overwhelming number of Tweets
early death
about Jackson's death. Fans managed to find out his untimely demise on Twitter even before
newspapers
____________ like the Los Angeles Times could confirm and run the story.

LINK:
As such, social media provides a worldwide platform to transmit news much
________________________________________________________________________
more rapidly than before.
________________________________________________________________________

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BODY PARAGRAPH 2: BENEFITS

POINT:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

ELABORATION:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

EVIDENCE:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

LINK:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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BODY PARAGRAPH 3: EVILS

POINT:
However / On the other hand / On the contrary / Despite the benefits,
______________________________________________________________________________

social media has its own evils, and a potential disadvantage is the abuse of
______________________________________________________________________________
public platforms. - spread hateful words about
- spread fake news
EVIDENCE: - cause screen addiction an individual
Online social platforms are prone to being places where harassment and
______________________________________________________________________________
cyberbullying take place. A case would be where children or minors encounter
______________________________________________________________________________
pedophiles and stalkers on websites such as Facebook, Discord, X and
______________________________________________________________________________
Instagram.

ELABORATION:
When someone is online, they can mask their actual identity, fooling the people
______________________________________________________________________________
they encounter online. The thought of potential abusers and stalkers wandering
______________________________________________________________________________
around online is horrifying. They could be faking their identities and pretending to
be an innocent child to befriend minors.
______________________________________________________________________________

LINK:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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BODY PARAGRAPH 4: EVILS

POINT:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

ELABORATION:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

EVIDENCE:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

LINK:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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WRITING THE CONCLUSION

In an expository writing piece, the conclusion serves to wrap up your main points and provide
a sense of closure to the reader. You may begin your conclusion by providing a concise
summary of the key points you've made in your essay. Here, you may even offer a final
thought or insight that connects your essay's content to a broader context or significance.
Lastly, end your conclusion with a strong, memorable closing statement that leaves a lasting
impression on the reader. Here's an example:

1. SUMMARISE THE M______ I_______ FROM YOUR ESSAY OR SHARE R________________

It is anyone’s guess how far-reaching the _______ of social media can be, as the rate of technological
advancements in the social media industry are unforeseeable and constantly ________. Young users
must be given proper ___________ and instructions about the appropriate ____ and etiquette of these
social media websites.

2. PROVIDE A C__________ S_____________

In ___________, however much negative speculations revolve around the extensive effects of social
media, its long-term implications and true repercussions in our world _______ to be seen.

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ESSAY OVERVIEW
Discursive Essay
1. INTRODUCTION
a. Context Information related to topic
Background ____________
______ and __________
Definition
b. ____________ Key ______
of ____ Words / Terms
c. Both sides of the ____________
argument — Briefly state the ______
stand and ________
reason
for both sides
Thesis___________—
One sentenced. ______ Statement This is where you ____________
summarize the
direction
____________ of your essay 6 Para

2. 1st AND 2nd BODY PARAGRAPHS — INCLUDE YOUR ______

PEEL
a. ______ Topic Sentence
Point / ______ ___________
Benefit 1 - Intro
b. _________
Elaboration
2 - Point 1 (Benefit)
Example
c. ______________ 3 - Point 2 (Benefit)
Link
d. ______ 4 - Point 1 (Evils)
5 - Point 2 (Evils)
6 - Conclusion
PEEL
3. 3rd AND 4th BODY PARAGRAPH — INCLUDE YOUR ______
a. Point
______ / ______ ___________
Topic Sentence
Evils
Elaboration
b. ________
c. Example
______________
Link
______
4. CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
Summarize Main
a. ___________ _____Ideas Share ____________
______ OR ______ Reflections
Concluding Statement
b. ___________ ____________

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