viernes, 9 de marzo de 2012

THE PARAGRAPH

THE PARAGRAPH

1.   Please define what is a paragraph

A paragraph is a subdivision of a written composition that
·         consists of one or more sentences
·         deals with one point or gives the words of one speaker
·         begins on a new line

2.   What are the three main parts of a paragraph?
·         topic sentence
·         details
·         conclusion


3.   Identify some characteristics of the topic sentence

·         Topic sentences: is the main idea of the paragraph, announces the specific area to be discussed is called the controlling idea.


4.   Identify some characteristics of the supporting sentences

·         Supporting sentence: develop the topic sentence. That is, they explain or prove the topic sentence by giving more information about it.

5.   Identify some characteristics of the concluding sentence.

·         Concluding sentence:  signals the end of the paragraph and leaves the reader with important points to remember

6. Write one topic sentence for each of the following topics:`

Your hometown:
      Trasmileno has been the major problem of unrest in my hometown

A place you would like to travel to:
        If Canada doesn’t be so cold, I could go with my family

 (Another topic of your own choosing:
                  Why the love is so difficult if the happiness is wherever

7. Choose one of the above topics and write ONE complete paragraph about it. You should use a good topic sentence and adequately detailed supporting sentences. Do not forget to write down a concluding sentence.

There are three reasons why Canada is a great country. First Canada has an excellent health care system. Every Canadian can receive medical service for very low price. Second, Canada has a very low standard of poor people. Everyone there, work very hard and they are fairly paid in their jobs. Finally, Canada has an elevated system of education. Children study very hard there and also are motivated to go continue studying at university. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.


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