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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