WHAT IS A PARAGRAPH?
1. The 3 parts of a par:
- Topic sentence( Topic+ Controling idea)
e.g: Gold, a precious metal, is prized for 2 important charaterictics.
- Supporting sentences
- Concluding sentences
2. Concluding sentences should be:
- Signal the end of the paragraph( e.g: In conclusion, to sum up, In short....)
- Summarize the main points of the par
- Give the final comment on the topic and leave the readers with the most important ideas to think about.
3. Transition signals:
a. To introduce an additional idea:
+ Sentence connectors: further more, moreover, in addition
+ Clause connectors: and, another+ N, an additional+ N....
b. To introcuce opposite ideas:
+ on the other hand, however, nevertheless, in contrast
+ on the contrary to.., yet, although..... whereas, while.............
c. to introduce examples:
+ for example, for instance
+ an example of+ N, such as+ N
d. To introduce conclusion:
in conclusion, in summary, to conclude, to summarize
finally, in short, to sum up
e. To give ideas:
I think, In my oppinion, from my point of view
f. To give results:
as a result, therefore, consequently
Note: Transition signals for Chronological order:
- first, second.................
- next, last, finally............
- first of all, after that, then......
- the first+ N, the second+ N.....................
Transition signals for oder of Importance:
- first............, next, last, finally, above all, more important, most iomportant
- the first important+ N, the most important+ N.........................
EXERCISE: WRITE PARGRAPHS ( ABOUT 150 WORDS) ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
1.Physical exercises are very useful to our health? Do you a gree or disagree? give your opinion.
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet?
3. What are the most important factors when choosing a job?
4. Climate changes has caused a lot of natural disasters. In your opinion, what are the reasons? Give some sollutions?
5. How to learn English well?( basing on your own experience
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