writing topic sentences (ts) use the following steps: step 1: qa (tgc and what each is about) step...
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Writing topic sentences (TS)Use the following steps:
Step 1: QA (tgc and what each is about)
Step 2: Brainstorm for points/reasons to answer the question (arguments) using 5W1H, PERMS, levels
Step 3: Take a stand
Step 4: Craft TS ensuring that each point/reason/argument supports your stand. Make sure that you have one alternative
argument.
Step 1: Question Analysis (QA)Is marriage important in today’s world?
Topical word: Marriage
Define: legal union to establish family unit,
for protection of individuals ie
husband, wife, kids, property
Having fundamental functions, purposes,
benefits
Characteristics: 1) Developed Countries
and cities– pp are more individualistic,
think of own happiness first, less
conservative ideas etc2) Less dev countries
(LDC) and rural communities – more
traditional values
Step 2: Brainstorm for TS – using 5W1H, PERMS and levels
• Is marriage important in today’s world?
To who (5W1H) in what kind of
society (5W1H)? 5W1H/PERMS1)To educated
(PERMS) women in modern societies, 2) To men in rural
and religious (PERMS)
communities, etc
Levels- Individual level –
educated women, men in conservative society
- government level - govt in labour-scarce countries
support the idea of marriage because
Modern society – characteristics eg
individualistic, personal happiness
above family/community
Conservative society – traditional values
Topic Sentences to support your stand
Each TS provides a reason for your stand
Q: Is marriage important in today’s world?* To whom in what type of societies? Why?
Considering the values/characteristics that the various types of societies hold (context).
* Who deems marriage not important because …(why) consider the values/characteristics
of that society (context)
Essay Plan (Incomplete)Question:Is marriage important in today’s world?Stand: Marriage is losing its importance in some parts of the world. (This is better than saying “not important” because you want to show a trend that is taking place.)
TS 1 :Marriage is not important because (not necessary) Educated women in modern societies (who/level - individual) do not perceive marriage as (why) important for gaining financial support as they are well-capable of doing that themselves unlike (contrast) in the case of women in traditional societies where their ability to meet their basic needs is greatly dependent on marriage.
2nd TS
• In modern, liberal societies (level), marriage seem irrelevant at worst and antiquated at best to the current generation labelled as “Generation Me”.
• Antiquated - outdated or old-fashioned
Alternative TS
• Marriage is especially important for Asian societies (who/level) that subscribe to the belief that marriage leads to the formation of the traditional family; the bedrock of society.
Alternative TS
• Even as society modernises and traditional values erode, many individuals (who/level) view as a goal to be pursued because marriage is a formal representation of a personal, lifelong commitment that also provides social and economic stability.