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10/29

Aim: To connect paragraphs in a writing assignment using academic standards for building an argument (topic theme)

Method: Using the writing format and the building argument objectives; then using methods to identify ideas and to connect them:

Sentence Examples:

  • [ The main topic is … ] Also important is the topic relationship: for example diet (main) and exercises (minor) [ In relation to this… ]
  • [ This paragraph focuses on…. ] [The next paragraph will focus on … ]
  • [ Main point one is … ] [ Main point two is …. ]
  • In the test you can signal other information, for example [ (see Paragraph 2) ] [ see Paragraph 3: low intensity and high intensity exercise) ]

Student example:

Essay 2 2024.10.8Download

Draft Writing to Final May 14th to May 21st (No lesson on 17th)

In this process you are going to decide your final information. This means the following;

  • How you format each paragraph; article information; video; web; can be combined or separated.
  • It depends on the topic of each paragraph.
  • The first sentence in each paragraph (week2/3) is a topic sentence. This paragraph is about….
  • Referencing your sources; include the numerical number source 1 [1]; source 2 [2]; and source 3 [3]. Reference in order
  • Your own paragraph; a reflection of the previous 3 paragraph information; are opinions, thoughts and ideas, suggestions; and other recommendations you decide based on the information. All the content should be part of the reflection.

Wording strategy: based on writing 20%-30% more information than you need – only for body (content) paragraphs (3). Then complete your essay. Then delete content you don’t need.

How do we decide content we don’t need?

  • if you delete the sentence and the paragraph meaning does not change, delete it
  • combine two sentences as one sentence (balance what you delete)

Wednesday 21 – last class

Procedure: 2 ZOOM sessions

Zoom Session 1

  • I will do a small lecture on discourse analysis
  • I will ask you to use a online Text Analyzer
  • I will demonstrate to you
  • Tell you the benefits, and provide some examples
  • Task

Zoom Session 2

  • I will check your task (session 1)
  • As well check your final essay – Proof version

W9 – Nov 28: Comparative Opinion

Aim: To answer a question and give your opinion

Method: An American based writing format for completing an opinion in a response to a question that compares two contrasting ideas or concepts;

Question: Which is more important to you, money (choice a) or happiness (choice b)?

Procedure: Think about the two choices (a) and (b). In your life right now your response may be different than your answer in life when you are much older. One way to answer this question is to write a comparative response.

Write the body paragraphs – pros and cons; 100 words. There is no research, you write your own ideas and you have to give reasons for your ideas. This is called your base ideas.

Body Paragraph 1: What does money provide for you in life? Think about all the positive aspects – called “pros” (+ve). Then, what are the “cons” (-ve) and explain. (100words)

Body Paragraph 2: What does happiness provide for you in life? Think about all the positive aspects – called “pros” (+ve). Then, what are the “cons” (-ve) and explain. (100words)

This paragraph is now based on your ideas, paragraph 1 and paragraph 2; and you develop your ideas by making comparisons. To help you make an opinion we often use the 3 scale evaluation. This is called your evaluative or comparative ideas.

Opinion Paragraph 3 (100words): Think about your opinion and write what you think “overall” and answer by selecting 1 or 2 or 3 out of the following;

  1. is money more important;
  2. or is money equally important;
  3. or is money less important;

than / as happiness? Write a short response first 30-35 words. This is an introduction to your comparative evaluation.

The next step: Is to think about your answer in the future: would your answer change in the year 2050? Select 1 – 2 – 3;

  1. my answer is the same
  2. my answer may change: select which is your answer
  3. unsure: you do not know

Write a short response second, 30-35 words.

The next step: Is to now provide an overall / final opinion based on your opinion paragraph (3). Also, it is a;

  • summary of your content
  • make some statements (to give your final impression) about your ideas “I intend to marry and as the husband I will have to support my family” – “I care more about happiness for my future family”
  • it is difficult to compare all of the pros and cons concerning money and happines

The final 30-35words are very meaningful in your overall opinion and body paragraph 3. It is also very difficult to write.

Week 6

Aim: To agree or disagree about a Global Topic “A Global Topic is defined as a topic that all students worldwide learn and understand to identify issues and problems in the world, and to critically think about presenting solutions”

Method: Is to write an opinion of a video; learn to understand the video content and give your opinion

Procedure: watch a video, take notes of the key vocabulary / expressions / and, to identify the main points

Customs & Traditions: Why is Culture Important?

Video Watch the video two times and follow the steps below. There are two steps.

Step 1: First, watch the video with no subtitles, and try and understand the content – what is the topic about? Do not take notes at this stage, just listen.

Skill exercise:

  • Listen for the main points in the video
  • Remember key words or phrases

Step 2: Watch the video a second time with English subtitles and follow the skill exercise.

Skill exercise:

  • Write keywords or phrases – also called topic vocabulary or specialised vocabulary
  • Identify the main points – write them
  • Identify the support sentences explaining the main points

Week 2: Introductions & Conclusions

Aim: To write a 4 x paragraph essay – 250words

Format: Introduction; Body Paragraph 1 (website 1); Body Paragraph 2 (website 2); Conclusion

Introduction: Format – 50 / 60 words

  • Topic Sentence – introduce the topic
  • Review of the topic – motivation
  • Main Points (paragraph – body)
  • Opinion – personal or general or topic specific

Conclusion: Format Format – 50 / 60 words

  • Review of the topic – Why you wrote this essay? (motivation)
  • Review of Main Points
  • Opinion – personal or general or topic specific
  • Authors personal message

Procedure: follow these writing concepts

  1. Research 2 websites: you can find information that is the same and different
  2. Take notes of 2 main points for each website: 1 and 2 = 4 main points; remember your main points can include the same information and different information (1)
  3. Select your body paragraph order; which website is 1 and which website is 2
  4. Write your body paragraphs as the first stage
  5. Write your Introduction paragraph next
  6. Lastly, write your Conclusion paragraph
  7. Check your essay and correct and make improvements
  8. Submit in the next class – I will check with you (man-to-man)

Nov 15 – 22

Aim: To write an essay about your opinion based on an issue in Japan

Method: Select one topic (the teacher will check your topic – issue) and write your body paragraphs; following the format below:

Body Paragraph: you need to complete the following 65-80 word paragraph:

  1. research the topic and write some factual information
  2. provide your opinion
  3. support your reason with other details
  4. provide the opinion of others in comparison to your opinion
  5. write a summary sentence at the end

Teacher Example (component number 4):

Topic: Homework in E schooling

Body Paragraph: Regular Homework for E-students

Topic sentece:

  • As the Title of this essay suggests there are different view points on homework, and how we should regulate homework
  • I will conclude that I believe homework is over regulated and given too much focus on learning.

FOI – internet: Students are tired after school and their attention for doing homework reduces significantly [1]

Support sentence about this fact (above)

Opinion: I realise that there are many teachers who believe that all young learners should revise their work each night by doing homework. However, I believe that young learners require time after school to play and do other curricula activities, because students are tired from study and need physical stimulation.

*what students do after school

Topic: Health – diet and exercise

Body Paragraph (1): regular exercise: A lot of people do not think that it’s necessary to do regular exercise which requires them to play sports (high intensity) or do other outside activities. In my opinion playing sport or doing recreational activities is an important part of our health.

Body Paragraph (2): intensity exercise (high)

Topic sentence: The next two paragraph introduces two types of exercise, which are 1) high intensity, and 2) low intensity.

Support sentence: High intensity, in comparison to lower intensity in the next paragraph, is exercise that requires high levels of body movement and other functions such as coordination and specialised techniques.

Body Paragraph (3): low intensity

FOI sentence: Examples of low intensity exercise includes recreational activities such as Thai Chi, Yoga, and stretching.

*Main comparison about doing these activities for a health life