Teacher: Rym Laataoui BAC

Writing Part II

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Use the following notes to write a four-line paragraph about the UN world
tourism day.

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The structure of a paragraph

A paragraph is made up of three components: the topic sentence, the body,

and the concluding sentence.

Topic sentence

 It’s the first sentence in a paragraph.

 It presents the topic of the paragraph.

Supporting sentences

 It’s the main part of the paragraph.

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 It provides several supporting points or arguments that explain the

controlling idea of the paragraph.

Concluding sentence

 It’s the last sentence in a paragraph.

 It restates the main idea and summarizes the supporting points.

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Generating ideas for writing – brainstorming

When you are given a writing task, the first thing you should do is to think

about the topic and find ideas for your task. This activity is called

brainstorming.

Brainstorming can take many forms. You can brainstorm:

 on your own by writing down ideas on paper.

 with other people by discussing the topic.

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Choose the appropriate topic sentence for each paragraph.
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Americans send cards for many occasions. They send cards to family and friends on

birthdays and holidays. They also send thank-you cards, get well cards, graduation

cards, and congratulation cards. It is very common to buy cards in stores and send

them through the mail, but turning on the computer and sending cards over the

Internet is also popular.

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a) Sending cards is very popular in North America.

b) Birthday cards are the most popular kind of card.

c) It is important to send thank you cards.

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2. ___________________________________________ . One thing you must

consider is the quality of the university’s educational program. You also need to think

about the school’s size and location. Finally, you must be sure to consider the prices to

make sure you can afford to go to school there.

a) It is expensive to attend a university in the United States.

b) There are several factors to consider when you choose a university to attend.

c) You should consider getting a good education.

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Write an appropriate topic sentence for each of the following paragraphs.

1. __________________________________________________. First and most

importantly, the work is very interesting. I learn new things every day and I get to travel

a lot. In addition, my boss is very nice. She is always willing to help me when I have a

problem. I have also made many new friends at my job. Last, but not least, the salary is

fantastic.

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1. __________________________________________________. It is always

sunny and warm. The beaches are gorgeous, with soft white sand and beautiful

water. There are many fine restaurants in the Miami area, and most of the hotels

offer terrific entertainment nightly. It’s no wonder that Miami is my first choice

for a vacation destination

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Write a conclusion for each of these paragraphs.

1. There are many reasons why I like wearing a school uniform. First of all, it saves

time. I don’t have to spend time picking out my clothes every morning. Besides,

wearing a uniform also saves money. It’s cheaper to buy a new uniform than to

go out and buy lots of school clothes. Finally, wearing a school uniform gives me

a sense that I belong to school.

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Credit cards have a lot of advantages. First, credit cards are convenient because you

don’t have to carry a lot of cash around. Also, you can buy the products you need

even if you do not have cash in your pocket. In addition, credit cards are very helpful

in emergencies.

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Writing an article

An article consists of:

1. A title which attracts the readers’ attention and suggests the topic of the

article.

2. an introduction which keeps the reader’s attention and gives a background for

the topic.

3. The body paragraph

4. The conclusion

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Writing a letter / email

1. A letter or email should always start with a greeting. The most appropriate option is:

Dear _______________,

2. After the initial greeting you need an introductory sentence that indicates clearly

the reason for writing:

I’m writing this email / letter to ...

3. The body paragraph

4. The most common ways to end an email or letter are: Best regards, Yours, ...

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Writing a Facebook post

1. Start with a hook to grab your audience's attention. This could be a question,

or an interesting fact. Encourage people to keep reading.

2. Introduce Your Topic: Provide some context for your post. Briefly explain

what your post is about and why it matters. This helps set the stage for the

main content.

3. The body: this is where you convey the main message or information you want

to share. Keep it concise and focused. Use short paragraphs and sentences

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4. Call to Action: Encourage your audience to take a specific action. This could

be liking the post or sharing it.

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Topic

An increasing number of young people are being adversely affected by their

technology-enslaved lifestyle. Being aware of this problem and worried

about the future of these people, write a 12-line Facebook post in which

you explain the phenomenon. Suggest at least three ways that would help

these young people change their harmful digital habits.

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