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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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)

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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?

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

14. 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

15. Questions & Answers