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Which is Better?

Example:

Topic (from an exam): Some people think Ebooks are better than paper books. Do you agree or disagree?

Thesis1/Your opinion: ___________________ are better than ____________ books.

Before writing the essay, the student went through the steps:

Step 1: Brainstorm IDEAS:

lightweight – beautiful with good colors and designs – kids will enjoy reading more good for travelling – can carry many books at the same time – very fast – interactive features like dictionary -

Step 2: ORGANIZE ideas into TWO MAIN TOPICS (Body 1 + Body 2)

Reason #1 (for BP1): Reason #2 (for BP2): More convenient More stylish and interesting.

– lightweight – good for travelling – can carry many books at the same time – very fast – interactive features like dictionary

beautiful with good colors and designs – young people are attracted.

Directions: For each choice, select one and give at least four good reasons

Group A

1. Dogs or cats? Why (at least four good reasons)

________ are better because:

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2. Ipads or laptops (for class)?


Which is Better?


Group B

3. Small villages or big cities


4. Samsungs or Apples?


2

Which is Better?


Group C

5. Paper books or ibooks?


6. Abu Dhabi or Dubai?

________ is better because:

3

Which is Better?


Group D

7. Facebook or Twitter?


8. Having children when you are young or Waiting till after 30?


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Why is your major better?

STEP 1. DEVELOP IDEAS

*** Part 1. What is your major now? _________________________________

What are other some other majors?

1.________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

**** Part 2. Reasons: My major is better because……..

Directions: Write 3 different reasons. Check them with your teacher.

Example: I can find a high-paying job after university.

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________

***** Step 2. Organize & Add Details *****

(Facts, examples, experience, explanation)

Directions:

1. Re-write your 3 best reasons (from first page). Use correct sentences. (Subject + verb + complete idea)

2. Add Support for each reason (details such as FACTS, EXAMPLES, EXPLANATION, EXPERIENCE (FEEE), Plus any other important things you learned!

[see tips for TS & Support]

Reason #1 _________________________________________________________________

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Support

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reason #2 __________________________________________________________________

Support

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Reason #3 __________________________________________________________________

Support

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

See “Tips” for TS and Supporting ideas, below

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Review Steps 1 & 2

Essay Topic (circle the correct words): Some people 1) think / thinks that 2) eBook / eBooks 3) is / are better than paper 4) book / books. Give your opinion on this topic, and support your opinion with 5) examples / example and details

Step 1): I _ _ _ _

o Which do you prefer? [your opinion/thesis] _____________________o Why? [write reasons – 1 minute] __________________________________________o Circle / write your two best reasons

Step 2): O _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Reason #1 _________________________________

Reason #2 ____________________________

Step 3: WRITING THE INTRODUCTION (p. 7)

A. Example Introduction – complete the example introduction with suitable words.

Agree – reason – reasons – am agree -

Some people think that eBooks are better than paper books. I

__________________ with them. In this essay, I will give two reasons why I think

that _____________ are better than _______________ books.

c. Review: What are the parts of the introduction?

1. ET = 2. OP = 3. BP =

PRACTICE 1: iPads or laptops?

PRACTICE 2: Small villages or large cities?

PRACTICE 3: Your Major or Another Major?

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Ready to write the intro for your project??

Step 4. Writing the BODY PARAGRAPHS –

The first reason why I think dogs are better is they are great companions. For example, they love to go for long walks and play. Because of this, their owners always get a lot of exercise and also have fun. As you can see, dogs help people stay healthy and happy.

TS = SS example = SS explanation = CS = LW =

Topic sentences (p. 8)

A. GUIDED PRACTICE: Below are different styles for Body 1 topic sentences (more convenient).

o Directions: First, underline the clauses in the topic sentence below. (a clause is a group of words with a subject + verb). Then, Write similar sentences for Body 2 (more stylish)

Style 1: (Body 1 TS) Firstly, e-books are more convenient. (Body 2 TS) ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Style 2: (Body 1 TS) The first major reason is e-books are more convenient.(Body 2 TS) ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Style 3: (Body 1 TS) The first reason for my opinion is e-books are more convenient.(Body 2 TS) ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Style 4: (Body 1 TS) The first reason why I think eBooks are better is e-books are more convenient.(Body 2 TS) ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Can you think of another style? (Body 1 TS) ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________(Body 2 TS) ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

B. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Write Topic Sentences for BODY PARAGRAPHS. Use different styles.

1. Thesis: Walking is better than driving

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Reason #1: __________healthier __ Reason #2: _____less expensive__________

BP1 Topic Sentence:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

BP2 Topic Sentence: ___________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

2. Thesis: My major is ___ better than other majors

Reason #1: __________________ Reason #2: ________________________

BP1 Topic Sentence:

___________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________

3. Thesis: __________________ ___ better than _______________________.Reason #1: __________________ Reason #2: ________________________

BP1 Topic Sentence:

___________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________


____________________________________________________________________________

Tips for Topic Sentences (Common problems)

o Short sentences are good.o Do not include simple details or factso Be clear / not too general. o Use your ideas from steps 1 & 2o Follow the example styles – especially, watch out for errors in V, Su, and #o If possible, use more than one style.o If possible, use a more advanced style

Supporting sentences

[add exercise/activity]

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Check your support

1. Your support (SS) Must match the reasons (TS) What is wrong with this support?

REASON: This major is better because I will enjoy it. (OK)

Support 1: I am interested in electronic devices. (OK / NOT OK)

Support 2: I will get experience in electronics (OK / NOT OK)

2. Don’t repeat yourselfWhat is wrong?

REASON: I can get experience and become more responsible.

SUPPORT 1: I can find jobs that require mathematics.

SUPPORT 2: It will give me experience for any job.

Next step – add linking words

REASON #2:

3. Don’t be too general

Remember:

Write three reasons BEFORE you add the support. Be clear about why your major is better than others. You can compare it with other majors by using “for example/such as/like…”

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MODEL ESSAY

A. Discuss the photos. What do you think is the topic?

B. Complete the exam topic with possible words:

These days, life moves very fast, and some people

manage their busy schedules by eating a lot of

……………………….. …………………. Others believe that ……………………….

……………………. is a better choice. What is your ……………………….? Give examples

and details to ………………………………. your answer.

C. Discuss: Which is better, fast food or natural food, and why?

D. On the next page, complete an example model essay in response to the exam topic.

E. SUMMARY: After you complete the model, write an outline/summary of the essay. Use your own words.

Writer’s opinion (thesis): …………………………………..

Reason #1: _____________________________________

a. example/explanation: __________________________________________

b. example/explanation: __________________________________________

Reason #2: __________________________________________

a. example/explanation: __________________________________________

b. example/explanation: __________________________________________

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NATURAL OR FAST? (ANSWER)

INTRO

1. These days, life moves fast, and even our food is speeding!

2. Some people believe that fast food is a good choice for their meals. However, I

disagree.

3. I believe that natural food is a better choice.

4. In this essay I will give two main reasons for my opinion.

BODY 1

5. The first reason is natural food is better for your health.

6. This is because fast food companies add dangerous chemicals to their food.

7. On the other hand, people who eat natural food live longer lives.

8. For example, my grandmother is 95 years old and she eats only fruits and

vegetables from her farm.

9. Natural food is important for a health lifestyle.

BODY 2

10.Secondly, natural foods are better for society.

11.This is because fast food restaurants like Hardee’s and KFC need a lot of land and

animals to make their food.

12.Sometimes, these companies use land in poor countries.

13.Then, they ask the poor people to leave their homes.

14.If we eat fewer hamburgers, we can make the world a better place.

CONCLUSION

15.In conclusion, I believe that natural foods are better than fast foods.

16.They are healthier and they are more socially responsible.

17.Here, would you like an apple?

195 words

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NATURAL OR FAST? (ANSWER)

INTRODUCTION

These days, life moves fast, and even our food is speeding! Some people believe that

fast food is a good choice for their meals. However, I disagree. I believe that natural food

is a better choice. In this essay I will give two main reasons for my opinion.

BODY 1

The first reason is natural food is better for your health. This is because fast food

companies add dangerous chemicals to their food. On the other hand, people who eat

natural food live longer lives. For example, my grandmother is 95 years old and she eats

only fruits and vegetables from her farm. Natural food is important for a health lifestyle.

BODY 2

Secondly, natural foods are better for society. This is because fast food restaurants

like Hardee’s and KFC need a lot of land and animals to make their food. Sometimes, these

companies use land in poor countries. Then, they ask the poor people to leave their

homes. If we eat fewer hamburgers, we can make the world a better place.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, I believe that natural foods are better than fast foods. They are

healthier and they are more socially responsible. Here, would you like an apple?

195 words

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________________________

INTRO

BODY 1

BODY 2

CONCLUSION

BODY PARAGRAPHS: Concluding Sentences15

When do you need to write the same idea in different words? Practice

Practice #1: Match Column A with Column B

A B1. Peaceful a) strong relationships between people2. more powerful b) easy to use3. entertaining c) have better design4. convenient d) fun5. more beautiful e) have more capabilities6. friendlier f) quiet

Practice #2: Choose a suitable word to complete the CS.

Student #1 opinion: Small towns are better than cities:

Body 1 Ts: Small towns are more peaceful.

Body 1 CS: So if you live in the country, you will have a ____________________ life.

Student #2 opinion: Cities are better.

Body 1 TS: Cities are more fun.

Body 1 Cs: As you can see, in a city, there are many ways to _______________ your time.

Below are some TSs. Write some good CSs. You can use some Linking words in your CS (Therefore, ……….. If….. As you can see…… ,) but you don’t always need to.

1. TS: Firstly Small towns are cooperative.

CS:____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

2. TS: Firstly, iPads are more modern.

CS:____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

3. TS: Firstly big cities are more exciting.

CS:____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

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P. 16 – ERROR CORRECTION

NOT OK OKV

1. It’s It is2. iPads easy to use. iPads are easy to use.3. Also, the ipad it’s fast. iPads are fast. / The iPad is fast.4. The ipad it’s better. iPads are better. / The iPad is better.5. Wanna Want to

P6. Cities are better. Because of the social life. Cities are better because of the social life.7. Laptops have many kinds for example … There are many kinds of laptops. For example, ….

8. These services make life better. And people can’t live without them.

These services make life better, and people can’t live without them.

9. The iPad has great services, for example, you can download anything.

The iPad has great services. For example, you can download anything.

#10. We can download a lot of app. apps

LW11. Some people think that the ipad is better

than the laptop. However, I agree that the ipad is better.

Some people think that the ipad is better than the laptop. I agree that the ipad is better.

12. There are many apps that you can buy with the ipad. On the other hand, you can download a lot of programs.

There are many apps that you can buy with the ipad. In addition, you can download a lot of programs.

Sp13. We can finish everythink everything14. Communicet – frindes – secound - heavey Communicate – friends – second - heavy

15. Which is WRONG?a. There have a lot of fun.b. There are a lot of fun activities in cities.c. They are a lot of fun.

16. Which is WRONG? (hint: When do you use BE? When do you use HAVE?)a) Cities are convenient.b) Cities are convenient services.c) Cities have convenient services

17. Which is better? (hint: check the PRONOUNS)a) These services make life better, and no one can live without it.b) These services make life better, and no one can live without them.

18. Which two are best ? (hint: check the PRONOUNS)a) There are a lot of activities that you can do when they have free time.b) There are a lot of activities that you can do when you have free time.c) There are a lot of activities that people can do when they have free time.d) There are a lot of activities that people can do when you have free time.

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YOUR ESSAY

With a partner or group, write about another exam topic.

Topic: Which is Better? ……………………………………… or ………………………………..?

Your Opinion: ……………………………………….. is/are better.

Write some good reasons, and choose (circle) the best main reasons.

Now, write the essay. DOUBLE SPACE!!!

____________________________________________

INTRO

BODY 1

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BODY 2

CONCLUSION

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Self- Editing Your Opinion Essay Name:Read each part of your essay. Check the box with Yes or No. Section:If you check No, go back to your essay and change it. Check all boxes at the bottom before giving your essay to the teacher.

Introduction Paragraph Yes No

o Clear ESSAY topic? (“Some people say / believe / think…)

o Your opinion?

o Explain Body paragraphs?

o Checked spelling + Grammar (V, su, #, P)

Body Paragraph 1 Yes No

o Clear TS (First, su + v…or Firstly, su + v… or The first reason is su + v )The first reason why I think X is better than Y is su + v

o SS - 2-4 or more SUPPORTING sentences? What kind? (For example, su + v / This is because, su + v )

o CS – re-states TS

o LW (For example, in addition, Moreover, Furthermore, This is because)

o Check spelling + Grammar

Body Paragraph 2 Yes No

o Clear TS (First, su + v…or Firstly, su + v… or The first reason is su + v )The first reason why I think X is better than Y is su + v

o SS - 2-4 or more SUPPORTING sentences? What kind? (For example, su + v / This is because, su + v )

o CS – re-states TS

o LW (For example, in addition, Moreover, Furthermore, This is because)

o Check spelling + Grammar

Conclusion Yes No

LW (In conclusion, / In summary, / To conclude, / To sum up,

Repeat your opinion?

repeat both TS (reasons) in different words?

give a final comment – suggestion, advice, or prediction for the future (if…)

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How many words did you write _________________

What questions do you have? ____________

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Make a dialog between parent and student (you) where you explain your essay.

Mom/dad: Hi honey, how are things going at the university?

you: OK. Today I have to write an essay.

Mom/dad: About what?

you:Which is better, ………………………… or ……………………... First I give my opinion. Then I choose two main reasons. After that, I have to support each reason with examples and explanations!!

Mom/dad: Wow, great!! So, which is better, …………….. or ………………………….?

you:Well, some people think that ……………….s are better, and / but I agree / disagree. In my opinion, ………………….s are better.

Mom/dad: Oh really? What are your reasons?

you: I have two main reasons for my opinion. First, ……………………………………….., and secondly, ………………………………….

Mom/dad: Well, what do you mean by …………………..[ repeat reason 1]. Can you explain that or give examples?

You: For example, [explain reason 1 with example + explanation]……………………………………………

And what about your second reason? You said [repeat second reason]. Can you support that?

You: of course I can! [repeat 2nd reason + give support]

Mom/dad. ok, well, it sounds like strong/weak essay! I am [convinced / not convinced].

Good luck with your writing project!!!

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