Name 4 types of pre-writing
brainstorming, mapping, making a list, freewriting
Name 3 parts of a paragraph
Topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence
How to write a successful topic sentence?
clear, concise, and specific, introducing the main idea of the paragraph while setting the tone and direction for the supporting sentences
"Smoking should be banned in public places". What kind of paragraph is it?
Opinion paragraph
"Studying abroad or studying in your country." What kind of paragraph is it?
Comparison/Contrast
What are the SPECIAL words you can use in a process paragraph?
sequence, cause and effect, time order...
What words or structures should be on your NO-NO list, while writing in a formal register?
Personal pronouns, most of the phrasal verbs, contractions, subjective language etc.
What should you use instead of "IN MY OPINION"?
Modal auxilary verbs
Can a topic sentence be a question? (formal writing)
NO.
How many types of paragraphs we discussed in the last term? Name them :)
FIVE. Process, Descriptive, Comparison/Contrast, Opinion, Problem/Solution
Likewise, on contrast, both... In what kind of paragraph can you find these words?
Comparison/contrast
Can we write about problems and solutions in one paragraph?
Nope.
Can you divide a paragraph into separate blocks of texts?
No, it is not an essay.
