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Academic English workshop (Health Care) 2009-2010 Session 1 (Part II) – Paragraph Writing
Wience Lai
[email protected] 3746-0170 HHB 1630
contents Paragraph
writing Topic sentence Transitional words
2
10/05/09
Group Competition (15 min)
1. 2.
3
Form groups of 4. Do Part A: Diagnostic Test
10/05/09
Paragraph writing Effective communication of ideas usually comprises two parts: 1. Main idea (Topic sentence– the general point being made by the author usually expressed in one sentence). 2. Evidence - Specific details (e.g. reasons, details and facts) supporting or developing the main idea. 5
10/05/09
Topic Sentence The main idea is • Often in the first sentence. • Sometimes at the end or in the middle. • Sometimes not directly stated at all.
6
10/05/09
finding the main idea Get into the habit of asking this question: “Does most of the material in the paragraph support or develop the main idea I have identified?” 7
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Transitional Words
Transitional words give readers signals about the direction of a writer’s thoughts. Some examples are as follows: Textbook p.189
10/05/09
EAS0809Wk8L(WL)
8
Group Competition (15 min)
1. 2.
9
Form groups of 4. Do Question C1.
10/05/09
Group Competition (10 min)
1. 2.
11
Form groups of 4. Do Question C2.
10/05/09
Home Work Practice Do Question D1. Note: 1. Write ONE paragraph of 100-150 words only. 2. Apply what you have learnt in this session. 1. 2.
13
3.
State your main idea. Support it with details. Use transitional words to link your points logically. 10/05/09
Download the workshop materials from Moodle and print them out for use in the next class!
See You!
Academic English workshop (Health Care) 2009-2010 Session 1 (Part II) – Paragraph Writing
Wience Lai
[email protected] 3746-0170 HHB 1630
contents Paragraph
writing Topic sentence Transitional words
2
10/05/09
Group Competition (15 min)
1. 2.
3
Form groups of 4. Do Part A: Diagnostic Test
10/05/09
Paragraph writing Effective communication of ideas usually comprises two parts: 1. Main idea (Topic sentence– the general point being made by the author usually expressed in one sentence). 2. Evidence - Specific details (e.g. reasons, details and facts) supporting or developing the main idea. 5
10/05/09
Topic Sentence The main idea is • Often in the first sentence. • Sometimes at the end or in the middle. • Sometimes not directly stated at all.
6
10/05/09
finding the main idea Get into the habit of asking this question: “Does most of the material in the paragraph support or develop the main idea I have identified?” 7
10/05/09
Transitional Words
Transitional words give readers signals about the direction of a writer’s thoughts. Some examples are as follows: Textbook p.189
10/05/09
EAS0809Wk8L(WL)
8
Group Competition (15 min)
1. 2.
9
Form groups of 4. Do Question C1.
10/05/09
Group Competition (10 min)
1. 2.
11
Form groups of 4. Do Question C2.
10/05/09
Home Work Practice Do Question D1. Note: 1. Write ONE paragraph of 100-150 words only. 2. Apply what you have learnt in this session. 1. 2.
13
3.
State your main idea. Support it with details. Use transitional words to link your points logically. 10/05/09
Download the workshop materials from Moodle and print them out for use in the next class!
See You!
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