2019-08-06 Writing: reasons and examples

Greg Malivuk
gmalivuk@staffordhouse.com
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Homework: read the paragraph about Costa Rica and answer the questions on p. 141. Then also do practice 2 part B on p. 141-142
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1 topic sentence: “Costa Rica is a great place to spend a semester doing wildlife research for two reasons.”
  topic = Costa Rica
  controlling idea = the rest of the sentence (What does the topic sentence say about the topic?)
2 diverse geography and habitats, astounding number of wildlife species
3 “First of all”, “Second”
4 There are two examples for each reason.
  “For example”, “Another example”, “For instance”, “Another place”
5 It restates the recommendation.
6 listing order (this is typical for reasons supporting some opinion)
practice 2B
1 rainforests
2 canals
3 coast
4 volcano
5 beaches
6 Swamps
7 habitats
8 continents
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(In English-language education, we usually learn seven continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia/Oceania, Antarctica)
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p. 143 - Complete the outline about Costa Rica with your partner.
p. 144 - Put the sentences in the correct locations in the outline. (Which two are reasons, and which are the examples for each one?)
A a
	1 h
	2 f
	3 d
B e
	1 c
	2 b
	3 g
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p. 145 - Try to think of additional examples that could illustrate each of these reasons.
A. The food is delicious.
	1. Joe’s double cheeseburger is juicy and full of flavor.
	2. They also have amazing ribs.
	3. The strawberry cheesecake is the best you can find in Boston.
B. The service is fast and cheerful.
	1. You can get food in five minutes.
	2. You can always ask for recommendations and the servers are happy to help.
	3. The waiters and waitresses are always smiling.
C. The prices are low.
	1. Every hamburger costs $5.
	2. If you buy two meals, you can get one for free.