1. Advanced English Writing (1) Instructor: Chun Mao Le 2009.9.5

2. Organization of Paragraphs A paragraph is a basic unit of organization for writing a group of sentences that develop one main idea. There are 3 parts. 1.A topic sentence 2.Supporting sentence 3.A concluding sentence

3. Topic Sentence The topic sentence is the most important sentence in the paragraph. It is the main idea of the paragraph. The topic sentence controls and limits the ideas that can be discussed in a paragraph. The topic sentence is the most important sentence in the paragraph. It is the main idea of the paragraph. The topic sentence controls and limits the ideas that can be discussed in a paragraph. Two parts: Two parts: 1.Topic: the subject of the paragraph 2.the controlling idea: limit or control your topic to one aspect that you want to write about.

4. Concluding Sentence The last sentence of your paragraph The last sentence of your paragraph Signals the end of the paragraph Signals the end of the paragraph Similar to the topic sentence. Both are general sentences. Similar to the topic sentence. Both are general sentences. Two ways to write in the concluding sentence. Two ways to write in the concluding sentence. 1.state the topic sentence in different words. 2.Summarize the main points in the paragraph.

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6. Writing an Essay Several paragraphs long. Several paragraphs long. Just like a paragraph, it is about one topic. Just like a paragraph, it is about one topic. Since its topic is broad, the essay is divided into paragraphs, one for each major point. To tie all the parts together, an introduction is added to the beginning and a conclusion to the end. Since its topic is broad, the essay is divided into paragraphs, one for each major point. To tie all the parts together, an introduction is added to the beginning and a conclusion to the end. 3 parts: An introduction, a body, a conclusion 3 parts: An introduction, a body, a conclusion

7. The Introduction There are 2 parts. There are 2 parts. 1. General statements: Introduce the topic or the essay and give background information on the topic 1. General statements: Introduce the topic or the essay and give background information on the topic 2. A thesis statement: 2. A thesis statement: -often the last sentence of the introduction -often the last sentence of the introduction -States the specific topic -States the specific topic -May state the subtopics -May state the subtopics -May state the method of organization -May state the method of organization

8. The conclusion Summarizes the main points or restates the thesis in different words. Summarizes the main points or restates the thesis in different words. Includes a final comment or thought on the subject Includes a final comment or thought on the subject Begin your conclusion with a transition signal such as Begin your conclusion with a transition signal such as In conclusion, … In conclusion, … In summary, … In summary, … In summarize, … In summarize, …

9. Writing Practice 1. Pre-writing. a. brainstorm the topic. a. brainstorm the topic. b. brainstorm for ideas about strong b. brainstorm for ideas about strong character traits. character traits. c. work on a thesis statement. c. work on a thesis statement. 2. Outlining. a. Organize your ideas. a. Organize your ideas. Step 1: write your thesis statement Step 1: write your thesis statement Step 2: pick the best examples Step 2: pick the best examples Step 3: remember to begin each paragraph with a Step 3: remember to begin each paragraph with a transition showing example. transition showing example. b. Make a more detail outline. b. Make a more detail outline. 3. Write a rough draft. 4. Revise your rough draft. 5. Edit your essay. 6. Write your final copy.

10. Cause and Effect Essay 1.Pre-writing. a. Brainstorm the topic. a. Brainstorm the topic. b. Brainstorm for reasons and ideas about each person. b. Brainstorm for reasons and ideas about each person. c. work on a thesis statement. c. work on a thesis statement. 2. Outlining. a. Organize your ideas. a. Organize your ideas. step 1: write your thesis statement. step 1: write your thesis statement. step 2: pick the two best reasons from your brainstorming activity (or choose three reasons for a three-paragraph body). step 2: pick the two best reasons from your brainstorming activity (or choose three reasons for a three-paragraph body). step 3: remember to begin your paragraphs with different transition words for showing causes and their order of importance. Keep your most important cause for last. step 3: remember to begin your paragraphs with different transition words for showing causes and their order of importance. Keep your most important cause for last. b. Make a more detailed outline. b. Make a more detailed outline. 3. Write a rough draft. 4. Revise your rough draft. 5. Edit your essay. 6. Write your final copy.

11. Cause and Effect Essay Outline 1. Introduction Thesis: situation and reasons for it Thesis: situation and reasons for it 2. Body Topic sentence: cause or reason Topic sentence: cause or reason Supporting sentences Supporting sentences 3. Conclusion Restatement of thesis Restatement of thesis Final comment Final comment