PARAGRAPH ORGANISATION A. Topic sentence The topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph because it contains the main idea of the paragraph. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence in the paragraph. It tells the topic sentence has two parts: the topic and the controlling idea. The topic is the subject of your paragraph. e.g. Cigarette smoking is harmful for heart and lungs. Topic: cigarette smoking Exercise 1: Circle the topics in these sentences. Fast food
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The Five-Paragraph Essay A Framework for Expository Writing Different Kinds of Writing We write for fun. We write letters‚ stories‚ jokes‚ and to share information with our family or friends. Most school writing‚ however‚ is expository writing and fits into a different category. The purpose of most expository writing is to communicate ideas or answer questions. Expository Writing Gives information about a topic Explains ideas Gives directions Shows how to do something
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Developing Unified and Coherent Paragraphs A paragraph is unified when every sentence develops the point made in the topic sentence. It must have a single focus and it must contain no irrelevant facts. Every sentence must contribute to the paragraph by explaining‚ exemplifying‚ or expanding the topic sentence. In order to determine whether a paragraph is well developed or not‚ ask yourself: "What main point am I trying to convey here?" (Topic sentence) and then "Does every sentence clearly relate
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[pic] I. The Text. 1. The original text : Money – Important or not? + Source : : Snow‚ R. Money - Important or Not?. Retrieved April 5th ‚2011‚ from http://EzineArticles.com/6059365 + Word count : 546. The author : Ray Snow Money - Important or Not? A There are many people that think that we are too dependent on money in our society today. They say that people are living their lives around money. Some even go so far as to say that people that are debt free and do not owe money on anything
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3: Encountering conflict‚ Expository Essay by Tristan Parag Prompt: ‘In times of conflict people can act in extraordinary ways’ Conflict permeates every aspect of our lives‚ it is inevitable and inescapable. But It is how we choose to conduct ourselves in these times of conflict that define who we are and how we are viewed in society. "Conflict builds character. Crisis defines it.” Those were the words of Senior Master Sergeant Steven V.Thulon‚ which demonstrates how conflict can change us. When
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Sample Paragraphs If your score in the Midterm Exam is 0‚ 1‚ 2‚ or 3‚ this extra credit will earn you a passing score in the Home Works‚ and if your score in the Midterm Exam is 4 or 5‚ you will earn 10 points in the Home Works. Those who scored 6 in the Midterm Exam is exempted for this activity. This extra credit requires you to look for four (4) sample paragraphs from any textbook. These paragraphs are narration‚ description‚ exposition‚ and persuasion. Look for a sample paragraph that contains
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Classification of Paragraph A paragraph has nine classifications. Each of these paragraphs has its own characteristics. Narrative paragraphs are usually written in a chronological order. It reveals what a reader should learn from a particular story. The narrative makes the reader more involved‚ helps an idea get across or feels emotionally about it. It needs to explain who is in the story‚ tell what is happening and when it happened. The topic sentence should be clear so that the reader knows
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ESSAY PLAN CONFLICT - SHOULD I PURCHASE A 1940’S GENUINE MINK FUR COAT OR NOT? Opening para – browsing Ebay‚ personal dilemma over ethics‚ state below my personal argue for and against purchase and wear of said coat FOR * animal is dead - (dead over 70 yrs)‚ not slaughtered for me‚ mink farms don’t exist any more‚ can’t save them now * timeless and classic piece - should be enjoyed so wear it‚ take care of it‚ piece of history * cost effective purchase from ebay – have to go
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Macbeth Essay The notorious Shakespearean play Macbeth illustrates a natural evil and greed for power present in the human race. Even in modern times‚ society relates to Macbeth as people are consistently striving for a higher rank and power. Sometimes‚ people are even prepared to get into difficult situations to achieve their goals‚ and this gives rise to conflicts. There are three main types of conflict present in the Macbeth play: man vs man‚ man vs nature‚ and man vs self. The most prominent
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Writing Paragraph Answers on Questions Questions: 1. Should boys and girls be in separate classes? 2. Should the government place a tax on junk food and fatty foods? 3. Should students’ textbooks be replaced by notebook computers? 4. Pretend you woke up one day and there were no rules. People could suddenly do whatever they wanted! Would this be a positive or negative outcome? Answers (jot notes): 1. No because… a. When they’re out of college‚ and they have a job‚ it’s not going to be separated
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