WEEK 6

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THIS WEEK;

You will write a composition which provides three parallel points to support your main idea.

“Parallel” means belonging to the same category, such as;

Three goals,Three types of something,Advantages of something,Disadvantages of something

MY THREE MAIN GOALS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARSFinish my education Become an

engineerGet married

THREE TYPES OF TEACHERS

Friendly Teacher Funny Teacher Strict Teacher

ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN A CITYEasy to find job Many Health

ServicesSeveral Social

ActivitiesDISADVENTAGES OF LIVING IN A CITY

High cost of living crowded

dirty

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CHOOSE YOUR TO

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BRAINSTORM ABOUT YOUR MAIN IDEA

INTRODUCTIO

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HOOK;Start with an interesting beginning about the topic.Write a general, not specific sentence or question

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND INFORMATION;Give some specific informatıon about the topic.Do not give too much details.Write at least two sentences.Your BACKGROUND INFORMATION should be connected to your HOOK.

INTRODUCTION

THESIS STATEMENT;In your last sentence;

Tell the topic,Use specific vocabulary according to the topic you choose such as type, kind, goal, advantage, disadvantage,List the ideas that you are going to talk about in your body paragraph.

INTRODUCTION

BODY

BODY FIRST

GOAL/TYPE/ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE

Transition + Topic sentence + DetailsFirst,… First of all,…My first goal is…(N)

First type/advantage/disadvantage of… is … (N)First type/advantage/disadvantage of… is that S + V

SECOND GOAL/TYPE/ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE

Transition + Topic sentence + DetailsSecond,…

My second goal is…(N)Second/Another type/advantage/disadvantage of… is … (N)

Second/Another type/advantage/disadvantage of… is that S + V

THIRD GOAL/TYPE/ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE

Transition + Topic sentence + DetailsFinally,…

My last goal is…(N)The last type/advantage/disadvantage of… is … (N)

The last type/advantage/disadvantage of… is that S + V

CONCLUSION

Use a transition,(In conclusion,… In Summary,… To summarize,… To sum up, To conclude,… In short,… In brief,… All in all,…)

Restate the THESIS STATEMENT with different words.Summarize the BODY paragraph,CLOSE with an advice, prediction, Suggestion, or Opinion.

CONCLUSIONCOMPOSITION STRUCTURE

NOW REMEMBER: A GOOD COMPOSITION:

Is interesting. Is well organized.Uses proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.Has all the elements in the right place.Has a powerful “grabber” HOOK sentence.Gives detailsHas a well-defined thesis statement

Has three different goals, types, advantage, disadvantage to support the main opinion of the thesis.Has a well-organized body paragraph.Has transitions to order ideas.Concludes by “mirroring” the introduction by repeating the thesis and the 3 supporting reasons and leaves the reader with a strong CLOSURE to remember.