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Introduction Format:

1. Introduce problems in Japan
2. Write the problem / solution – 1
3. Write the problem / solution – 2
4. Write the problem / solution – 3
5. Write your opinion

Body Paragraph Writing Format: 3 problems

1. Problem 1: aged society in Japan
2. Problem 2: vacant houses and buildings in Japan
3. Problem 3: Japans exchange rate for US dollars

• Body Paragraph 2 – FOI 1 – 50 words (problem 1); at the end of your paragraph write a primary solution to the problem; and also give your opinion (50words)
• Body Paragraph 3 – FOI 2 – 50 words (problem 2); at the end of your paragraph write a primary solution to the problem; and also give your opinion (50words)
• Body Paragraph 4 – FOI 3 – 50 words (problem 3); at the end of your paragraph write a primary solution to the problem; and also give your opinion (50words)

Conclusion Format:

• Rank which problems you think are the most serious to least serious – 3 sentences, explain your reason why
• final sentence: Make a final opinion about problems in Japan

References:

• [1]
• [2]
• [3]

Aim 1: To write a short essay and include the following and research 2 sources of information;

1. Website Source 1
2. Video Source 2 (YouTube): 90seconds and 2minutes

Procedure; write 2 body paragraphs; 1) Website; 2) YouTube – 80words for each paragraph

Writing Objective: Explain a topic you select from the subject list “Physical Science”. For example, Physics – you can explain Newtons 2nd law of motion – for every reaction there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Body Paragraph 1: FOI paragraph, there is no opinion in this paragraph

Body Paragraph 2: Following the reference guide (Nov 9) and writing an opinion based on the content

*Please note: We will learn to write a new paragraph style for the introduction and conclusion in class.

Aim 2: Introduction and Conclusion – provide details of the content including the details about where the content was produced / sourced

Teacher Demonstration: a template will be given to guide you what to say – a short explanation will follow at the end of the demonstration

Introduction: the purpose of the introduction is to validate (confirm) the reason why you used the website and video as your source of information (SOI).

• Topic sentence – introduce the theme of your short essay and explain the subject topic
• Introduce the qualities of the source of information 1

For example: I used this website called “National Geographic” because it has a lot of scientific information about the topic. OR This website “name / title” contained accurate details of information to explain the topic of the essay. This website article is written by a well known scientist / subject expert (S.E.) and provides the content for paragraph one.

• Introduce the qualities of the source of information 2

For example: This YouTube video provides….

• This essay outlines / provides / writes / gives… information about … (introduce the content in your body paragraphs

Conclusion: the purpose is to justify (re-validate) the SOI.

• This essay provided details from (website information) – reword sentence 2 from the introduction.
• This essay provided details from (YouTube video information) and (video information) – reword sentence 3 from the introduction.
• Give your overall opinion based on the content a) body paragraph 1, or b) body paragraph 2, or a) & b)
• Give a statement “Statements are sentences that express a fact, idea or opinion.” about the topic, for example; what did you learn about the topic, what do you think is important about the topic, what is your final opinion about the topic 

Aim: Using content of information correctly in an academic writing format

Procedures: the teacher will give a demonstration and provide a list to follow;

List: a guide to writing

• always look for sub-headings to identify main points of information. For example “Personal identity”; “Change in Behavior”; Gender and Diversity
• identify the role of the speaker (the writer)
• identify the main point
• provide the information
• quotation – helps us to directly provide information
• provide opinion

Demonstration:

1.The announcer mentions on the point about “Change in Behavior” that in culture we often change who we are to become like that culture. She says, “often even change themselves to fit in. [1]” I agree with this because I think that people feel a special bond when they are together with people like themselves. Everyone wants to fit in I think.

2.The TED presenter / The researcher / Business professional / mentions that a study “shows that boards composed of both genders will perform 15% better than boards that are mainly composed of one gender. [2]” He continues to say that cultural diversity on boards will perform 35% better. In a global world this may be true for some business, but not for every country I think.

Reference

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqMzKmZ4j-4 (announcer, 1:51)

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqMzKmZ4j-4 (TED presenter, 3:25)

Activity: Write a short opinion paragraph on video content. Please select any content and follow the list (guide)

Aim: to answer this question (double question) and support your opinion with examples: from the video (A) and your experiences (B).

(A) What does cultural diversity mean to you (write your own definition – 30 words), and (B) what rank (see scale) do you give Japan as a cultural diversified society? Explain your answer 50 words. Total 80 word response.

Rank 1 (least) to high (which is 5): On a scale of 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5.

Before the next class:

• complete tonight’s video activity; watch again and take notes a) key vocabulary, and b) identify the main points
• Complete (A) – 30 words
• Complete (B) – 50 words; your answer should support (A) you answer in (A) should influence your (B) answer

Objective: Select a Social Science topic and write the same essay outline as week 4 (350 words)

Finish by Wednesday night! Email me next Monday night:)