WEEK 5 SUPPLYING REASONS

People are usually interested in understanding why things happen. This week, you will write a main idea that answers the question “Why?”. You will then write a composition that provides reasons and supporting details.

FOR EXAMPLE; overpopulation Modern/changing life styleHole in the ozone layer Communication problems Economical problems cheating Poor eating habit Genetic factors/illnesses Lack of exercise

BEFORE YOU START;

WHY DO PEOPLE GO ONLINE? RESEARCHSEND PHOTOS SHOPPING PLAY GAMES KEEP IN TOUCH WITH FRIENDS

Is the opening sentence of introduction. is the interesting start GENERAL, NOT SPECIFIC! FOR EXAMPLE; Today everybody takes the advantage of Internet.

INTRODUCTION

BODY

Signaling(Transition) Words:  The first reason is sharing photos with the people.  The first reason why people go online is sharing their photos.  The first reason is that people want to share their photos.  First of all, …  First,…  Another reason is to keep in touch with friends.  Another reason why people go online is keeping in touch with friends.  Another reason is that they can keep in touch with their friends.  Second,…  The most important reason is that they can buy whatever they want.  The last reason is shopping.  The last reason why people go online is shopping.  Finally,…

The first reason why people online is that they can send photos to people anywhere in the world less than five minutes without leaving their homes. If they mail photos using the postal service, however, they have to go out to get copies made of the photos. This takes a couple days and two trips. Then they have to take another trips to the post office to send them. After they put the photos in the mail, it takes several days for them to arrive at their destination. Another reason is to keep in touch with their friends. Calling overseas costs a lot of money. Luckily, they can stay in close contact with the people when they communicate by , or they can have a Skype call. The most important reason for people to go online is that they can shop on the internet without leaving their rooms. On the other hand, if they go shopping in the stores, it takes all day because they have to drive to several stores to find what they want at a reasonable price. When they shop on the internet, it takes them only half an hour to find what they what, compare prices, and order it. They can even shop online to buy things from other countries.

CONCLUSION Signaling(transition) word Signaling(transition) word In conclusion, … In Summary, … To summarize, To sum up, … To conclude, … In short, … In brief, … All in all, RESTATEMENT RESTATEMENT SUMMARY SUMMARY CLOSURE CLOSURE

FOR EXAMPLE,

HOOK BACKGROUND INFORMATION THESIS STATEMENT(topic +three reasons) FIRST REASON Signaling Word + Topic sentence + Details FIRST REASON Signaling Word + Topic sentence + Details SECOND REASON Signaling Word + Topic sentence + Details THIRD REASON Signaling Word + Topic sentence + Details TITLE SIGNALING WORD RESTATEMENT SUMMARY CLOSURE