20 Mart 2015 Cuma

WEEK 7&8 (MARCH 9-20)

Dear All,

This week, we mostly focused on Introduction. Let's remember the strategies for a good introduction.

  1. Working on the Key Words in the Topic Question: Work on the key words and think of some related information.
  2. Starting with an Opposing Idea: In a cause essay, you can mention some possible effects of the topic or vice versa.
  3. From Past to Present: Mention the progression of an issue from the past to the present.

Below are some samples:
As you may remember
  • some key words and phrases are important  while writing your thesis statement.
Remember to you synonyms:
a number of
numerous
several
some
various
a variety of
reasons for
causes of
caused by
stem from
arise from
result from
refrain from
avoid
stay away from
keep away from
linked to
associated with
related to
because of
on account of
due to
owing to
  • there should be more than one subtopic in the thesis statement.
  • each subtopic must be discussed in a separate body paragraph.
  • Concluding paragraph has the following parts:
    • a sentence connector
To sum up,
To conclude,
In summary,
In conclusion,
All in all,
On the whole,
On balance,
All things considered,
Taking everything into consideration,
    • thesis statement (rewrite)
    • final comment
      • a thought-provoking message, or
      • a suggestion, or
      • a warning, or,
      • a concern





1-  Although we practiced in the class, refer to page 91 Youth Violence and write body paragraphs on pages 92 and 93.
2-  Write conclusions on pages 95-96.
3- Write a full essay on the following topic. Make sure that you edit your essay before (refer to the information on page 96).

Have a nice weekend!


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