Nature

vs
Nurture
Essay Writing
12 VCAL Literacy
2017
Learning Intention: SWBAT brainstorm, discuss
and plan an essay response.

Success Criteria:
I can brainstorm my ideas
I can discuss my ideas
I can research my topic
I can plan my essay
See, Think, Wonder
Epigenetics: Nature vs
Nurture
http://shsvcalliteracy.weebly.com/nature-vs-
nurture.html

Key Vocabulary
epigenetics
nature
nurture
gene
environment
Brainstorming
What is it that makes us who we really
are: our life experiences or our DNA?
http://www.today.com/health/effect-nature-vs
-nurture-twins-america-t27946

What do we get passed onto us?

What influences us in the environment?

Activity:
1. Split into two groups and brainstorm
your ideas.
2. Read through the statement given and
decide whether they support nature or nurture.
3. Share with the class
Evidence
What is evidence?
Why do we need to use it?
Does the film Twinsters
support nature or nurture?
What studies have been
done on the topic
previously?
What do scientist,
philosophers and
psychologists argue?

Use the Internet to conduct

some research
Planning your Essay!
Introduction
Introduce your topic
Define key terms
State your argument
State your main reasons (these are later
explained in detail in your body paragraphs)
Body paragraphs (at least
3)
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Conclusion
Restate your argument
What have you concluded from your essay?
Summarise each body paragraph 2-3 sentences
each.