2016-07-05 Pre TOEFL: writing introductions

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - Notes from all my classes
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More independent writing practice:
“Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.”

With your partner, decide what information and details you would include in your introduction to the answer of this question.
- examples of dangerous sports (motorcycle racing, skydiving, etc)
- bad news about death or injuries from doing these sports
- why people still play these sports
- explain what dangerous sports are
- about different human behaviors (which may seem strange to other people)
- Examples of how we usually look for safety, in contrast to taking risks as a hobby.

An introduction should include some more general background information about the topic you’re going to write about.
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“Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching
television is bad for children. Use specific details and examples to
support your answer.”

With your partner, write a complete introduction to the answer of this question (including your thesis statement with the specific answer you choose).
	(I don’t want to know the reasons and examples for your answer, I just want the background and thesis statement.)
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For writing and speaking, imagine that the person checking your test does not know what question you were asked. They should be able to guess about the question from your introduction and thesis statement.

	“Television has become one of the primary ways that people get news as well as entertainment. Children watch TV for as much as four hours every day, so many people believe TV is bad for children. However, I believe that if parents control the content of their children’s TV, it can be a very useful tool for their education.”

- You might think of the introduction as an explanation of why anyone asked the question in the first place.