D A R N D 5 TYPES OF ESSAYS Discussive Argumentative Reflective Narrative Descriptive

Argumentative Teenagers nowadays are more free to express their opinions. Do you agree?

Define “free”, “express”, “opinion” means. Nowadays : Write in the present tense Teenagers : Confine your information within the age group Do you agree : make your stand

For : teenagers nowdays are more free to express their opinions because public platforms for teenagers to express their thoughts, creativity e.g. youth campaigns, Noise Media is catered to teenage the market and therefore, encourage their voice e.g. MTV Education is challenging their ability to take part in decision making e.g. School policies

less free to express their opinions... Rebuttal : teenagers nowdays are less free to express their opinions... History of Student riots and protest But today's government is more stable for encouraging teenage opinions.

Descriptive Conservation of old buildings today is important Descriptive Conservation of old buildings today is important. Describe a heritage site and why you find it significant.

Use a real site for convincing reference Describe in detail but focus on a few parts (not information brochure) Talk about a certain part of the building that holds significance for you – (PAST TENSE TO MEMORY LANE)

Discussive Discuss the ways music and media are important influences in a young person's life.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MUSIC AND MEDIA - Music – sound, aural. - Media – news, visual images important influence - affects decisions and outlook in life Young person's life - certain tunes or music e.g. Rock, Trance - certain news or images e.g. MTV, entertainment WAYS - social network – mixing with interest groups - family versus friends – negative / positive influence - education and work choices – e.g. Fashion industry

Narrative / Reflective Write about how a recent crime in a neighbourhood has created awareness about a situation.

situation everyone looks out for each other free help to residents Recent crime past tense not too long neighbourhood characters are close to each other in location created awareness everyone is alerted posters and smses

Wild Card (DARND) Boundaries 1. What kind of format you are using. 2 Wild Card (DARND) Boundaries 1. What kind of format you are using? 2. Is the essay focused/out of point?

Boundaries can mean family, social or phyical barriers stick to a believable storyline

Good Points Bad Points Relevant Introduction with definitions and interesting openings. Reasonable Points that differ from each other Clear Paragraphs Examples of general knowledge, or convincing experiences Comprehensive Conclusion to round up essay Dodgy or boring Introductions that repeats in the following paragraphs Illogical Points & Plots that show no relevance Lack of Paragraphs Farfetched experiences No Conclusion

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