Focus On Writing

Unit 8 Focus on Writing

Reading and Writing

Style: Cause and EffectWriters use transitions to help readers move from one idea to the next. These words or phrases prepare the reader for what type of information will come next.

Different transitions are used to show cause and effect. Notice that these transitions are used with a complete sentence containing a subject and verb.

Transitions used to show ‘Cause’

Because

Since

As

Use the ‘Why’ question to double-check your answers, “Why did…”

Transition: EffectTherefore

Consequently

Thus

As a result

It’s usually written in a complete sentence.

Exercise pp. 148-1491. As a result

2. Since

3. Thus

4. Because

5. Consequently

6. Therefore

7. As

8. As a result

Grammar: Used toDescribe habits or customs in the past that are not followed anymore.

Describe people’s attitudes in the past

The negative form is: didn’t use to

Exercise p. 1511. Used to

2. Used to

3. Used to

4. Didn’t use to

Assignment 3Due date: April 28,

TopicWrite an essay about a popular trend in fashion, possessions, hobbies, or health. You will define the trend and give your opinion about it.

Word-cluster [trends]

What other types of trends are there?

hobbies

In-line skating

Building web pages

Writing Definition Paragraph

Explains clearly what a word or expression means.

It is used to explain something that the reader might not know

Unit 8, The Search for Beauty1st Paragraph

Definition of cosmetic surgery

Underline the sentences that define cosmetic surgery

Definition paragraphA face-lift is a kind of cosmetic surgery that

removes wrinkles and age lines from a person’s face. To do a face-lift, the doctor cuts open the skin around the face, then lifts the skin up and pulls it back. Then the extra skin is cut off. Face-lifts used to be available only to very rich people and were popular mostly with older women. Today, the surgery is less expensive, so more middle-class people can afford it. Also, more young people and men are getting face-lifts.

Questions1. What trend is defined?

2. Who follows this trend?

3. What additional information would you like to know?

BrainstormingWrite 3 Wh-questionsWhere is the trend popular?When did the trend start?How did the trend start?

Opinion ParagraphExplains the writer’s thoughts and feelings about a topic

Opinion ParagraphI would never get a face-lift or recommend one to a

friend. The fir4st reason is that cosmetic surgery, like face-lifts, makes people think too much abut what a person looks like on the outside, not the personality on the inside. In addition, I don’t believe a face-lift can bring happines. There are many very happy p[eople who are not perfect-looking. Similarly, there are many beautiful people who are very unhappy. It is more important to work on having a happy life than to worry about how you look all the time.

How does the writer feel about face-lifts?

Do you agree or disagree with the writer’s opinion? Why?

Essay outlineFirst Paragraph: Introduce your topics.

Include a thesis statement that identifies the trend and your opinion about it. For example, “Face lifts are becoming more popular, but I believe that they will not make people happy.”

Second ParagraphDefine the trend

Explain what it is and who follows it

Include additional information that will improve the definition

Third ParagraphOpinion Paragraph

What is your opinion about trend

Use details and examples to support your opinion

ConclusionSummarize the main ideas in your essay and restate your thesis statement