3.2 Paragraph Writing

Paragraph in a Burger

Parts of a Paragraph

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Summarize the following article by writing one paragraph:

TodayOnline: 74% polled cite competition as key challenge

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3.1 Paragraph Writing - Connectives

Only Connect

1) Interactive Game

Try this game to practise connecting words and phrases:

Connectives: Make a compound sentence game

Skillswise, BBC

2) Worksheet (with answers!)

Have a go at a quick exercise on connectives:

Choose the connectives

Skillswise, BBC

3) Colour-coded guide to connectives

A quick reference to connectives:

Linking Words

shortandsimpleenglish.tumblr.com, Johi Szőke

2.2 Message, Audience, Purpose - more!

Message, Audience, Purpose - Extra Practice

Read the following extract and identify the message, audience and purpose.

Talking to yourself might not mean you are crazy — it can actually benefit thinking and perception, researchers say.  People often talk to themselves — most do so at least every few days, and many report doing so on an hourly basis, scientists have said.  Although such muttering might seem irrational, past research has shown that self-directed speech can help guide children's behavior, with kids often taking themselves step-by-step through tasks such as tying their shoelaces, as if reminding themselves to focus on the job at hand. (Choi, 2012)

Reference

Choi, C. (April, 2012). Talking to yourself? Why you're not crazy. Live Science, Health. Retrieved from: http://www.livescience.com/19849-talk-improves-thinking.html

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Tips:

1) Possible Messages include: 

• Someone/something/an organization is doing something that is beneficial or detrimental to people/society.  E.g. The school is raising funds for needy students.

• A statement of something factual.  E.g. Eating fruits and vegetables will help you live longer.

2) Audience: don't give a general audience such as the public or people but specific groups of people.  E.g. students, working adults, library visitors, women

3) Purpose: Clearly states the intent of the author. Use terms such as persuade, educate and inform.  E.g. To educate students about the dangers of computer gaming.

2.1 Message, Audience, Purpose

Anti-smoking Ad Campaigns

Identify the Message, Audience and Purpose in each of the videos.

1) Anti-smoking Ad I



2) Anti-smoking Ad II



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1.1 Business Writing

Extra resources on business writing

1) 12 Tips for Better Business Writing by Lifehack

2) Effective Business Writing on Slideshare

Effective Business Writing from Paimlu

Tips

1) Use the 2 Fs and 4 Cs to help you remember the features of business writing.

2) Be familiar with examples of business writing.

3) Use a mindmap to help you organize your thoughts.