1. PARAGRAPH WRITING
So it’s not surprising why I am looking for a new job and making a move to a new place where I can see more ……………

2. In order to write a very good essay, a writer must have a topic on what he/she wants to write about.
GETTING A TOPIC NOUN

3. WHAT TOPIC NOUNS?

4. WHAT TOPIC NOUNS?

5. WHAT TOPIC NOUNS?

6. WHAT TOPIC NOUNS?

7. Please keep in mind that a paragraph contains relevant information under one single topic.
THE MAIN IDEA

8. She must write a paragraph on her general information, including ….…..
I WANT A JOB.
She must write a paragraph on her general information, including ….…..
WHAT TOPIC IS NEEDED?

9. I WANT A JOB.
Well! A paragraph about her ……….. is advantageous. Without it, she might not be given a job.
WHAT TOPIC IS NEEDED?

10. Don’t forget to add a paragraph of……………. This is very important.
I WANT A JOB.
Don’t forget to add a paragraph of……………. This is very important.
WHAT TOPIC IS NEEDED?

11. Before starting each paragraph, think about its details first
Before starting each paragraph, think about its details first. Then you can develop a topic sentence for that paragraph.
SUPPORTING DETAILS

12. A paragraph which focuses on an applicant’s educational background mainly pinpoints his/her degrees obtained, institutions, and years attended. The paragraph may include some training courses helpful for the applied position.
SUPPORTING DETAILS

13. Courses I have been teaching are:
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…………………………...………………………………….
SUPPORTING DETAILS?

14. Airlines I have worked for: ……………………
TEA, COFFEE, OR....
Airlines I have worked for:
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SUPPORTING DETAILS?

15. Some reasons why I like flowers: ……………………
ROSES?
Some reasons why I like flowers: ……………………
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SUPPORTING DETAILS?

16. Some reasons why I quit my job: ……………………
I HATE IT.
Some reasons why I quit my job: ……………………
…………………………...………………………………………………………
SUPPORTING DETAILS?

17. GETTING A TOPIC SENTENCE
A topic sentence functions as an outlined sentence, covering all the aspects you need to write on each paragraph.

18. CREATE A TOPIC SENTENCE
As an instructor at MSU, I have been teaching many English courses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

19. CREATE A TOPIC SENTENCE
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20. CREATE A TOPIC SENTENCE
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21. CREATE A TOPIC SENTENCE
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22. For an inexperienced writer, it is suggested that he/she focus on the meaning first. Focusing on form at the early stage can block your flow of thought, thus creating an unhealthy writing atmosphere.
DRAFTING THE ESSAY

23. You may begin your essay with simple or basic sentences as:
John is happy.
John is a happy teacher.
John is in front of a classroom.
John always smiles.
John teaches English.
BASIC SENTENCES FIRST

24. You may begin your essay with simple or basic sentences as:
John always gives his students homework.
John believes his students smart.
John always thinks MSU a good university.
John became old.
John will become a retired teacher
BASIC SENTENCES FIRST

25. Thanks a lot! I have learned how to write paragraphs, including:
-Topic Nouns
-Main Ideas
-Topic Sentences
-Supporting details
CONCLUSION