CLASS ASSIGNMENT / HOMEWORK
21/09/2022
First assignment: Read the paragraph.
2) In the paragraph above, underline the topic sentence. Below, list the details used to support the topic sentence. Compare your answers with a partner.
Topic sentence: You'll love working out at the Atlas center, and you'll love what it does for you!
List:
1. We have state-of-the-art exercise equipment in large, air conditioned-rooms.
2. You can work out alone or with the help of one of our professional personal trainers.
3. Our staff nutrition experts are always on hand to talk with you about health issues.
4. When you've finished, you can relax with a whirlpool bath or a sauna.
3) What are the writers trying to explain?
The meaning of an English saying.
Is she successful? Do you understand the explanation?
Yes. Because she is explaining giving the literal meaning of the saying in order to understand what it is referring to.
4) This paragraph includes an example from the writer's own experience. Underline the topic sentence.
Even when a first date is a disaster, a couple can still become good friends.
5) Why do you think the writer chose to use an example to develop the paragraph exercise 4 above? Compare with a partner.
Because, in order to demonstrate this unusual statement, she is talking from a personal specific experience as a solid argument.
6 Would you develop each of these topics with details, explanation, or an example? Explain your choices to a partner.
a) what freedom means to me explanation.
Because it is necessary to give a meaning to express what it means a concept.
b) an unusual holiday example. I would narrate what an unusual holiday would be like.
c) weddings in my country details and example.
If I had to explain a wedding in my country I would give either a personal one I would have attended or different details or precise descriptions.
d) why I don't like swimming example. If I don't like swimming it is because of a personal experience, so I would put it as an argument.
e) my ideal job details. I would describe it because "ideal" is something I don't have but would want to.
WRITING A PARAGRAPH
Choose between the topics above or new topics below in order to write a paragraph with the structures mentioned at the class (topic sentence, supporting sentences etc.)
Dancing alone
Dancing alone is the one activity that everyone enjoys in their private time. It is the first instinct to release stress and feel comfortable in your own skin. It’s perfect to do in your alone time and express every emotion you are experiencing. You just have to choose your favourite song, or the one that suits you at that moment, and let your body speak for itself. The higher the volume the better, to create the perfect atmosphere to dance the night or day away. No one can judge you. It doesn't matter how well you move or horrific you deliver a dance step. You just have to let yourself go and feel freedom at its most genuine form.
DETAIL
My workspace is a monochromatic white room. It is filled with a long row of bookshelves filled with an infinite amount of novels and books which covers vary along the colors of the rainbow. The windows leave a wide sight to the exterior creating the illusion of a bigger space in the room. The walls are painted with a white vibrant layer of paint and the lights are intense, illuminating the whole room and brighten it up. My coworkers and I develop our tasks in desks that are separated by a wall, leaving our individual area for each one. It is in a whole, a minimalistic space, simple but efficient.
EXPLANATION
Art is a natural expression for humans and a crucial source for the study of antropology. The evolution of humanity has been followed by different artistic movements since prehistoric times. The evolution of philosophical tendencies borned in consequence of the french revolution can be detected in Delacroix’s paintings data 1820. Discoveries had also a very important part in the art world. The creation of the modern camera has influenced a series of paintings such as Monet’s impressionist pieces of art. Nowadays iconic paintings can be studied to explain historical periods due to its cultural and academic relevance.
On this las paragraph we had two exchange work with a partner and suggest positive ways and constructive critics tu upgrade our writings .
Suggestions are in orange.
I had never missed a plane in my life, until I went to London last year. My brothers and I were heading to the airport on time (WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN) but I started to feel dizzy so we decided to take a rest in a park nearby. Little did we know that we had missed the last train that we could take to arrive perfectly to our flight. And so Our reaction was to run and take the earliest taxi to the airport. Unfortunately the plane had already left the airport leaving us that whole night by ourselves in the waiting room. Luckily, the next day we got the tickets to Spain and we got home safe.
HOW TO DESCRIBE SOMEONE
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| Me and my Best friend on a boat. |
DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
The picture shows a urban area located in the centre of Europe. It is really obvious that it is a crowded space. We can observe different elements such as some umbrellas at the right side of the photo. In the background, a log line of elevated old building shows a neutral palette of brown colors, in contrast of the cold weather sensation this picture gives. A man is playing a guitar and he is surrounded by a big amount of people.
EXERCISE 9 PAGE 29
b) List the steps in the order you find them.
- Cook the rice.
- Cut the vegetables into one-inch pieces.
- Heat the oil.
- Add the vegetables.
- Stir the cooked rice.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Serve it with freshly chopped tomatoes and spring onions on top.
EXERCISE 13 PAGE 31
13) Write a process paragraph of something you know well. First, brainstorm all the steps that need to be followed . Then write a paragraph. Remember to use transitions.
To play the cello, it is important to prepare the setting perfectly. First of all, it is necessary to place the sheet music, or the book the piece is written, in the music stand. After that, the bow must be prepared by passing the resine through the its hairs. As the bow is ready, it is turn to put the belt bellow the legs of the chair we are going to sit in. Once we have adopted a correct sitting position, we finally have to pick up the instrument and take the end pin out to insert it in on of the belt's holes. If these steps are done correctly, it is now time to breath in and play our music beautifully.
NOTES:
Example: An awesome big old squared brown Spanish golden corpse
- REWRITE THE PARAGRAPH IN PAGE 32 ACTIVITY 14
- PAGE 40 ACTIVITY 1
People: shy people, loud people; optimistic people, pessimistic people; fashion-conscious, non-fashion-conscious...
Places: villages, cities; cold, hot places; sunny, cloudy; active, boring areas; old-fashioned, modern sites...
Things: material; fragile, sturdy objects; practical, useless instruments;
Because of its material, the new crystal bag by Coperni, its purpose is useless, I need a more practical one.
Since pessimistic people are taking over the world, I like to have a more optimistic view of life.
Due to the sunny place I had drowned up in, I cannot imagine living in a cold city like Paris.
COMPARE THE TWO PICTURES THAT ARE PROJECTED
Places can be very different from each other. For example, on the left coziness is the first idea that comes to mind, meanwhile, the photo on the right feels uncomfortable and noisy. We can also appreciate the happiness from the couple that enjoys time with their dog, in contrast to the stress it is perceive from the lonely girl. Both places are in closed doors.
- PAGE 41 ACTIVITY 2
a) Living on a flat and living with a family.
b) Contrast. Because it uses connectors of contrast such as: On the one hand ... on the other hand, however, another difference is that,
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- ACTIVITY 13 PAGE 37.
13) Complete this opinion paragraph using because, or since, so or Therefore. Add punctuation where necessary.
a), so
b) since
c) Since
d) so / Therefore
e) since
f) Therefore
SIMILARITIES
There are some similarities in this photos. First of all, we can see two people in both. It is also appreciated that both couples are two women, none of them facing towards. In addition, they transmit a relaxing energy and the illumination is not intense.
DIFFERENCES
To start, in the first one there is only one woman while in the other there is a group of men. In addition the group of men is having a great time drinking and having fun, in contrast to the woman, who is stretching and doing a yoga session.
Nevertheless, there are also some similarities. Although they do it in a extremely different way, they are both having a relaxed time. The color range is in both white, with a pop of color.
- PAGE 42 ACTIVITY 3
a) Similar b) Likewise c) both ... also d) as... as
- PAGE 43 ACTIVITY 4
a) However b) different from c) in contrast d) more quickly than
SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN:
RIDING A HORSE ON LAND VS IN WATER
The surface in which we ride a horse is crucial to get the activity done. We can observe both similarities and differences between galloping this beautiful animal inside water or on a plane surface.
To start off, both elements come from nature. It is important that the animal is confortable in the place this action is being taken. A natural surrounding can be perceived by the horse as a familiar environment. Thus, the job will be performed in a better way. In addition, in both places we will observe different species to interact with and make the activity more fun. Furthermore, both water and also land (in open air) have a great concentration of oxygen.
Nevertheless, there are a much bigger quantity of differences than similarities. First of all, the unsteady surface of water cannot compete against the stable area of a landscape. Furthermore, there is an evident chromatic contrast between the greenish tones of the grass in contrast of the blue colors that the aquatic space offers. To finish, a swimming pool, a lake or other aquatic alternatives becomes an endless source of water for the horse to drink, in contrast of the dry environment of the land.
To conclude, a horse is a delicate mammal who needs special care for it to stay healthy and alive. The areas to ride it are endless, but choosing wisely and analyzing the differences and similarities can make the world in performing this activity.
Ken Robinson’s TED talk:
Do Schools Kill Creativity?
1. What’s the topic oft he TED talk? What’s the main idea? When does the speaker introduce his idea? How?
3. What’s the speaker’s conclusion? How does he “conclude”?
- Page 50 activities 1, 2 and 3
- The importance of forests and trees and the consequences of deforestation.
- Deforestation is a serious problem because forests and trees aren´t just pretty to look at, they do an important job making the earth´s environment suitable for life.
- First it gives a definition of the problem which is deforestation and reasons why it is a problem.
- The supporting ideas are the reasons why it is a problem and why trees and forests are important
- air pollution: It is a problem because it affects directly into the respiratory system which can provoke health problems.
- traffic: It is responsible for serious effects such as psychological, behavioral and hearing disorders. It also provokes repercussions on important organs and systems, linked or not to sleep disorders due to noise exposure.
- overcrowded classrooms: The exaggerated amount of students in a room interrupt the quality of educations that is imparted because of the lack of time to respond to questions, doubts etc.
- drugs: Mood changes are common with drug use alongside family problems which are quite frequent regardless of the type of drugs that are consumed. Not to mention cardiovascular problems, as these substances alter the normal functioning of the heart.
- not exercising: The bones weaken and lose some of their mineral content. Metabolism may be affected and the body may have more trouble synthesizing fats and sugars which can cause the immune system not to work as well.
- Similes compare two things that have an element uncommon usually with like and as. They are explicit.
Example: Emeralds are as green as grass, a ruby red as blood.
(from “Flint” by Christina Rossetti)
- Metaphors also compare two unlike things, but without the words like or as. They are implicit.
Example: The night is a big black cat.
(from “The Night Is a Big Black Cat” by G. Orr Clark)
We do not know exactly if they are compared with each other because of the colour (black) or the silence both elements present.
- Personification is to apply actions or human characteristics to an object or animal.
Example: I thought I heard the city crying in its sleep
(from “Foghorns” by Lilian Moore)
ANALYSING A SHAKESPEARE SONET
SONET XVIII
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer’s lease hath all too short a date.
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimmed;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st,
Nor shall death brag thou wand’rest in his shade,
When in eternal lines to Time thou grow’st.
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to the
- Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? ---> SIMILE and HYPERBOLE.
He is making a comparison between her beauty and the length of a summer's day during the whole sonnet. Furthermore, the idea of comparing
- So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see ---> METAPHOR.
He is trying to say with this that while someone reads or is still alive ( as men can breathe) the sonnet she will live.
- Sometime too hot the heaven eye shines---> PERSONIFICATION and METAPHOR.
He is talking about the Sun and also give heaven a human characteristic: having eyes.
MY POEM
Shall I compare you to a song?
You come to my head
like a chorus I can't forget.
The freckles of your cheeks
are whole notes in music sheets.
Though the echo of your voice
sounds better than a perfect noise.
We can be the pentagram's heart.
be the treble to my bass.
SAY IF THE TOPIC SENTENCE IS APROPIATE
- I think oranges are fantastic but not at night.
It is not appropriate because it gives an opinion and it is not impersonal or neutral
- Rhytmic patterns in modern music have undergone deep transformations in terms of length, stress and adequacy to the industry trends; for example, reggae ton rhythms have merged with trap, but also with pop
It is not adequate because it is a very long sentence and it also gives an example, which is not appropriate.
PAGE 53, EXCERCISE 10
10. Work with a group. For each if these topic sentences, brainstorm solutions. Introduce each solution in one of the phrases above. Then think of one more problem together and give it to another group to discuss.
a) We must reduce examen stress for secondary school students:
In order to solve these problems it is necessary to teach students how to organize their study time and follow and schedule. In addition, professors could reduce the amount of homework given when it is set an exam. Also, it is recommended to do respiration exercises and meditation.
b) Teenagers spend so much time using their mobile phones that they are no longer skilled at face-to-face interaction.
One solution is the prohibition of cellphones in schools that will only teenagers to talk to each other. Other solution is to set up a time limit in technological devices especially while using social media.
c) In the next five to ten years, experts predict that there won't be enough doctors and nurses to meet hospitals' needs.
To meet this need it may be an option to increase the amount of money it is given to sanitary professionals and to create new jobs that can be fulfilled by young students from university.
d) We need to find ways to protect young children from violence on television.
In order to overcome this problem it is important that programs respect children's schedule on television and follow the age a person should have in order to consume this productions. Other solution is to apply the parental control in some apps such as Youtube.
POSSIBLE QUESTIONS IN THE EXAM
1. Which one of these can be a topic that can be narrowed?
SPORTS
THE AGE OF MY BROTHER ----> it is too specific
2. Narrow the topic "Sports" into different ideas:
-The importance of sports in entertainment.
-Extreme sports and risks.
-Volleyball against football
3. Use the mapping skill with the topic "discrimination between men and women in sports".
4. Freewrite the map done in the exercise above
Women's discrimination in sports is a very talked matter. It starts from the base of the sexist and patriarchal society that stays currently among humans. If the hierarchy in the real world is occupied by men, the activities we perform as humans will also have the same leaders. Nowadays young females have less opportunities than men when it comes to spaces in sports. This is because of different causes such as the lack of grants in its institutions and female sports representation in the media.
5. Are these topic sentences appropriate?
- Expressing your feelings in public is only okay if you are a sensitive individual. X
It gives an opinion.
Correction: The connection between emotional expression and the personality of an individual.
- Rollerblading is one of the most forgotten sports. V
DESCRIBE THIS PICTURE:
The woman looks like she is talking to someone through the phone. She is sitting in a high chair while writing on a notebook. She has short wavy hair, just above the shoulders. She is wearing a two piece smoking. The top has a V neck and the bottom part appears to be a small tube skirt. She is wearing small black heels. Her suitcase relies in the bottom of the chair. She looks happy and wholesome.
COMPARISION AND CONTRAST PARAGRAPH
There might be a discrimination between men and women in sports. To start off, in media output men have more opportunities because of the different publications of sports matches while women lack of these representation in the media. Another difference is the amount of money each gender receives, being the masculine players a better payed group.
PROBLEM- SOLUTION PARAGRAPH
Topic sentence: Car fumes affect the quality of life of rich neighbourhoods.
The big amount of private transport in higher class neighborhoods is being affected in the habitants life. As the economic situation of neighbors in this locations are more accommodated, the gas emissions are raising.
In order to overcome this problem, there should be a social impulse in using more public transport. This way, the amount of gas emissions will immediately reduce. Another solution to this problem is to use take advantage of bicycles and do exercise while moving from one place to another. This way it will help from both sides the improvement of one's health.
PARTS OF AN ESSAY
1. Introduction
2. The main body
3. Conclusion
TIPS TO WRITE AN ESSAY:
- Double space.
- Leave margins
- Leave space in the top
- Write the title
Page 57 activities 1 and 2
1 Label the three parts of this essay: introduction, main body paragraphs, and conclusion.
- Introduction: First paragraph
- Body paragraph: Second and third paragraph
- Conclusion: Fourth paragraph
EXAM'S FEEDBACK
- The topic sentence has to gather the main topic and controlling sentences.
- Narrowing means to turn the topic into a more specific.
- The Big Six needs, not only the questions but also the answers.
- ONE paragraph, add a title, it is a descriptive paragraph.
In the short essay introduction there are details about the members of the writer’s family. The paragraph only mentions Patricio.
Patricio is currently an old man.
There are details about his physical appearance.
Patricio's story is interesting.
There are details about the places he visited.
The concluding paragraph tells more about
the writer’s feelings about Patricio, why he is interesting, and hoping to learn about the tattoo.
A. a. A restaurant job is a convenient choice for a college student for several reasons.
B. During my childhood in El Salvador, I learned an important lesson about being careful.
Exercise A
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
Exercise B
1.a
2.i
3.b
4.h
5.d
6.g
7.j
8.f
9.e
10.c
Exercise C
1. Thesis statement
2. Topic sentence
3. Supporting idea
4. Background
5. Details
6. Body paragraph 1
7. Transitions
8. Conclusion
9. Introduction
10. Conclusion
- Paragraphs: Roman numbers
- Main idea: Capital letters
- Details: Arabic numbers
WHY: Because it starts with the male protagonist already introducing how the movie is tragically going to end. The soundtrack also explains in advance how he feels and what his motives are.
Questions:
1. What three things are in an introduction (in order)?
Lead, bridge and thesis
2. How long is your introductory paragraph?
About five to eight sentences
3. Where does the bridge go in the first paragraph?
Between the lead and the thesis.
4. Where does the thesis (claim) go in your first paragraph?
At the end.
5. What is a lead?
It is how you grab your reader’s attention.
Directions: Write a “+” if the statement is a good thesis and a “0” if the statement is not a good thesis.
0 1. Senator Debbie Stabe now works for Michigan.
The introduction of Debbie State as a senator in Michigan has created a social conflict between habitants.
0 2. My thesis is about how to get good grades.
The achievement of good grades is a major concern in students, affecting in their well-being.
0 3. The Great Debate
The Great Debate is a intensely talked matter in the scientific industry.
+ 4. While on vacation I experienced quite an adventure.
0 5. Edgar Allen Poe was born in January 1809.
Edgar Allan Poe has influenced English literature with his
+ 6. Implementing school uniforms would have many benefits.
0 7. I am against school uniforms.
School uniforms are considered an old-fashion clothing that perpetuates gender roles and imitates expression in educational institutions.
+ 8. Students think that being “cool” means having to sacrifice his or her morals, giving in to peer pressure, and doing bad in school.
0 9. Comparing and contrasting the two poems will illustrate why “If” by Kipling is the best poem.
The poem "If" by Kipling is considered one of the best poems in English literature.
Read the following essay prompt and write a thesis statement for it:
Do you think that communities should impose curfews on high school students?
Exercise: Read the following sample introduction and underline the thesis twice and circle the bridge. Remember that a bridge is where you bring up the topic of your paper, but nothing specific.
Bridge: If I were able to choose any three people, dead or alive to eat with, it would take me a while to decide.
Thesis: After great consideration I would invite Oprah, my grandma, and President Lincoln.
List the topics as they narrow down from sentence to sentence:
1. the hard life of an American teenager.
2. why is the life of an American teenager difficult.
3. how School affects in American teenager's life
4. The necessity of awareness in students towards school. (bridge)
Circle five effective words in the sample paragraph
- Teenager - Problems -School - Aware - Pressure
6. Underline the thesis twice
Primary problems created by school are the intense pressure for good grades, and the even more intense pressure of peers.
7. Put a box around the entire lead
He or she is faced with a multitude of conflicts and problems, many of which seem almost impossible to overcome. Most of these problems center around school, which is not surprising considering that the teenager devotes an average of eight hours a day to school and school-related activities.
Write a Funnel Lead
HINT: Before you begin, think about the upside-down triangle. You will begin with a broader topic and narrow it down to your thesis. If you write your thesis first then you will know where you are going with your introduction.
Brainstorm Topic:
1. Importance of school life.
2. What role plays school in a student's s life
3. Time taken to school in a student's life
4. The real importance of school performance (bridge)
5. The elongation of school day produces negative effects in students cooperation with studies (thesis)
Your introductory paragraph goes on the lines below:
Schools have an enormous relevance in a student's life. While in school, students learn new criteria and knowledge that will later on be useful in the future. This is why, schools has an extensive schedule that occupies a very big part in a student's life. However, the extension of school time dos not equal a better performance. The elongation of school day produces negative effects in students cooperation with studies.
Example Paragraph:
On a cold October day, an explosion is heard. It echoes on and on as if it were beckoning for help. Then, suddenly, all is still; and the earth shudders in an interminable silence of total decimation as the nuclear blast is finished. Nuclear obliteration, like what we have just imagined, stands next to us at every political turning point unless world solutions are reached. In order for the threat of nuclear war to be lessoned, we must cease nuclear testing and find a realistic way to police arms agreement.
1. Underline the thesis twice
In order for the threat of nuclear war to be lessoned, we must cease nuclear testing and find a realistic way to police arms agreement.
2. What do you think this paper will be about?
About alternatives and recommendations to change nuclear testing and why it is important.3. Circle five effective words used in this sentence that helped the reader picture the scene.
explosion
4. Put a box around the descriptive lead. How many sentences was the lead?
' On a cold October day, an explosion is heard. It echoes on and on as if it were beckoning for help. Then, suddenly, all is still; and the earth shudders in an interminable silence of total decimation as the nuclear blast is finished. '
Two.
5. Write the bridge down on the lines below:
Nuclear obliteration, like what we have just imagined, stands next to us at every political turning point unless world solutions are reached.
6. What is a bridge, as it pertains to the introductory paragraph?
A bridge is one or two sentences that connect your lead to your thesis (claim). A bridge will contain limiting information that specifically ties to the purpose of your essay.
Write a Descriptive Lead (9th)
Now it is your turn to write a descriptive lead. Use the essay prompt to guide you. Remember that your lead does not need to be more than three to five sentences.
Essay Prompt: If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Brainstorm: Imagine waking up to the sound of waves. The silence is so loud that it is imposible to come out of the bed. However, a never-ending blue silky ocean is waiting for you to enter until your fingertips get winkled. It looks like a fairy tale landscape, as un imaginable as a dream.
Your introductory paragraph goes on the lines below:
Imagine waking up to the sound of waves. The silence is so loud that it is imposible to come out of the bed. However, a never-ending blue silky ocean is waiting for you to enter until your fingertips get winkled. It looks like a fairy tale landscape, as un imaginable as a dream. Nevertheless, this place is just as real as it could get. Asturias is an underrated location and one of the most suitable places to have a vacation in.
ANECDOTE
Sample essay 1
How many sentences was the lead?
3
Put a box around the lead.
The people are swarming about and my thoughts get fuzzy as I run next to the gurney into the operating room. There is noise and confusion as I try to revive the victim of the drunk-driving accident. His left lung is punctured, he is bleeding profusely, many bones are broken, and I don’t know if he will ever walk again.
Underline the thesis twice.
If I could have any job in the world and be great at what I do I would want to be a surgeon so I can save lives, positively affect the world, and be proud of my job.
Label the bridge.
Even through all of the pressure that can be imagined in this situation I still want to be a surgeon.
Sample essay 2
How many sentences was the lead?
4
Put a box around the lead.
Joey was driving home after a school dance one Friday night. As usual he was driving fast and his Ford began to skid. He frantically turned the steering wheel, but the car went out of control and crossed the center line. It tragically slammed into an oncoming truck, and both drivers were killed.
Underline the thesis twice.
Therefore, all high school districts should require that student attend driver’s training longer in order to strengthen the teenagers ability to drive.
Label the bridge
Most high schools offer courses, but the courses are not rigorous enough, or hold accountability to logged hours by each teenager.
Exercise: Now it is your turn to write an introductory paragraph using an anecdote lead.
Essay prompt: If you could have any job in the world and be great at it, what would you choose and why?
Brainstorm:
When I was in high school I was the teacher's pet. I would skip classes to be with my English teacher and watch her teach other students. One day, one of the students asked me for help. While I was explaining the lesson to him, other students gathered around to listen. When I was just about to finish my explanation, the bell rang and I had to leave. They all thank me as I was leaving for my explanation. It is curious how a different, more close relationship towards who you are teaching can improve their understanding. From that moment, I understood why teaching was meant to be my future profession
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* create a introduction with the thesis and a conclusion with the topic sentence :
Thesis statement: Eating at restaurants broadens out taste repertoire and culinary experiences.
Topic sentence: People might enjoy the variety of menus as they try different restaurants.
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COHESION + COHERENCE
- Use of connectors
- Adequate vocabulary
- Linking devices
- Underline the thesis statement with two lines:
Page 86 activity 8.
8. Write an outline for an essay on one of the following topics or a topic of your choice.
A. Very few doctors
B. No recurses
A. Increase of mortallity
B. Faster spread of contagious disseases
21/11/2022 PRACTICE Nº 9
UNIT AND COHERENCE
Page 19, exercise A
A. The three paragraphs that follow all present the same topic. Only one of them shows unity. First read the paragraphs. Then answer these questions
1. The second paragraph
2. The first paragraph
3. The third paragraph
Page activity B.
B. Both of the following paragraphs break the rule of unity because they contain one or more sentences that are off topic.
PARAGRAPH 1:
- Topic sentence: Adventure travel is the hot trend in tourism today
- ' People of all ages are chasing educational study tours for their vacations.
PARAGRAPH 2:
- Daredevil sports are also becoming popular.
- 'Soccer is also popular in the United States now, although football is still more popular'.
Page 20, exercise C
C. Both of the following paragraphs not only have sentences that are off topic but also discuss different topics.
Step 1:
Paragraph 1: Because the Internet....greatly increase
Paragraph 2: Even when you try....new culture
Step 2:
Paragraph 1: This company spend......languages. Computers spelling....languages
Paragraph 2: In other areas of the United States....newcomers to understand.
Page 23 activity A.
A In the following paragraph, the key noun is never repeated. Replace the pronoun it with the key noun English wherever you think doing so would make the paragraph more coherent.
-3rd sentence
-4th sentence.
-5th sentence
-7th sentence
-8th sentence
B. In the following passage about dolphins, replace some of the pronouns with appropriate singular or plural.
-'When dolphins do something correctly'
-''When dolphins make a mistake'
- 'Furthermore, dolphins'
- 'If a dolphin is sick'
- 'Dolphins have also helped tapped (...)'
Page 24
STEP 1: Mardi grass 'throw'
STEP 2:
a) repetition of key nouns: Mardi Gras, parades, floats,
b) pronouns that refer to them: 'they hope to', ' that supply them', 'they are now made out of plastic'
c) synonyms: 'krewes', trinkets, souvenir, mementos.
Page 29
STEP 1: On the one hand, for example, in addition, indeed
STEP 2: On the one hand, for example, in addition,
Page 30 activity A, B and C
A
2. however
3. therefore
4. for example
5. For example
6. as a result
B
1. In fact
2. For example,
3. Indeed
4. Also
5. Second
6. Third
7. Similarly
8. The last and most conceiving
C
1. Another
2. First of all
3. However
4. Second
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Page 84, activity 5.
8. For each of the italicised pronouns in this passage, identify the noun, or noun phrase which it refers.
a. Barcelona
b. Barcelona
c. Barrio Gótico
d. Barcelona
e. The people living in or around Barcelona
f. Barcelona
g. All the features has been tributed to the city
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3 Underline the key words of this essay question.
Effect, biggest impact, today
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4 Tick the introducitons that answer the question in exercise three directly. Write a cross by the ones that contain unnecessary information or not answer directly the question.
a)X
b) V
c)X
d) X
e)V
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5. Write a five minute outline for the topics.
a)I I prefer to organise my own trips
II More personal
III Freedom
a) Cancel last minute
b) More relaxed
IV Advantages
V Conclusion: traveling is more fun when the trip is organized by one's self.
b) I Shopping centres are the best way to enhance the city's activity.
II Benefits
A)More jobs
B)Better economy of the city
III Drawbacks
A) No budget
B) Environment state
V Shopping centres can be a perfect way to improve the state of the city
c) I Every person needs music to cooperate with his or her lives.
II Lyrics
A) Express verbally the emotions
B) Easy to remember
III Melody
A) Expresses indirectly emotions through sound
IV Artists
A) Are relatable
B) With social media they feel close and reachable
V Music is for everyone
d) I Art and letters will resurrect in the following years
II Appearance of emotions
III De-scientification
IV New conflicts
V The necessity of expressing feelings will appear when worst times come.
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TOPIC SENTENCES
What is a topic sentence? Where is it located?
A topic sentence is located at the first part of the paragraph. It states the general topic of the paragraph.
Write a topic sentence to describe your grandparents.
My grandparents know me as if they were my own parents.
THESIS STATEMENTS
Which are two features included in a thesis statement? Where are thesis statements located?
At the end of the paragraph.
Write a thesis statement about the relationship between Princess Leonor and Gavi (if you don’t know about these two, then write a thesis statement about football as a sport).
The inclusion of a gen z person in the royal Spanish family is a great idea to deconstruct the archaic institution of the monarchy.
BODY PARAGRAPHS
What is a block structure?
Writing pros and cons in a same paragraph. First talking about the first idea and then about the other
What is a point-by-point structure?
It is a type of comparison paragraph in which the both ideas are contrasted at the same time.
Can you include any of these in a body paragraph?
Supporting sentences (Yes/No) : Yes
Examples (Yes/No): Yes
Thesis statements (Yes/No): No
Topic sentences (Yes/No): Yes
Concluding sentence (Yes/No): No
CONCLUSIONS
Which is the structure of a conclusion? Can you include new ideas?
Topic sentence, reinstate the thesis. No.
Write a conclusion about your experience at uni from the moment you began in September.
University changes your life upside down. Meeting new people, accomplishing new goals and experiencing new moments keeps you alive. Even the worst emotions later on become to great memories. The key is to let go and feel everything with ease.
OUTLINES
Is an outline part of the pre-writing process? And what about drafting, is it part of the pre-writing process?
Yes. No.
How many paragraphs should be reflected in a standard outline? How many levels and sublevels are there in outlines?
3: introduction, body paragraph, conclusion.
Roman numbers.
Letters.
Arabic numbers
Write an outline about your love stories with people, hobbies, artists. Alternatively, you can write about your mental health issues/concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression...).
I Thesis statement: love is the motor of life
II Love stories
A Ángela
B Pablo
III Hobbies that I love
A Singing
B Drawing
IV Artists that I love
A Elton John
B 070 Shake
V Topic sentence: Living becomes more easy when you experience love.
FINAL TEXT CHALLENGE
Working in groups, think about a nearby coffee shop or bar which you love (e.g. Menos Cuarto, Smöoy, Piccadilly...). Write a short thanking letter to one of the waiters or the staff there to let them know about how important their work is. Focus on how good it feels to relax having a coffee or a drink before or after the academic work during weekdays. As an optional challenge, fold the letter and put it in an envelope to give it to them.
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