2016-06-14 Writing: compare outlines, write paragraph

Greg Malivuk
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Choose a controversial topic from the list or your own ideas, and write an outline with 3-4 reasons to support your view on this topic.
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Homework: finish your outline if you didn’t in class.
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With your partner, share your outlines and offer any suggestions you have about how your partner can improve their ideas.
(If you didn’t do the homework, write an outline now.)
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Signals for giving your opinion:
- In my opinion/view, [sentence].
- I believe/feel/think (that) [sentence].
- If you ask me, [sentence]. (informal)

Signals for the source of factual information:
- According to [source], [sentence].
	“According to recent studies, it is harmful to…”
- [source] has shown/demonstrated/proved (that) [sentence].
	“Recent studies have shown that it is harmful to…”
- As [source] said, [sentence].

Signals for giving reasons for a view:
- First of all, [sentence]. The first reason is (that) [sentence]. Firstly, [sentence].
- The second reason is (that) [sentence]. Another reason is (that) [sentence]. Secondly,...
- The third reason,... Finally,... A final reason is…

Signals for examples:
- For example,... For instance,...
- …, such as…
- Another example is…

Signals for conclusions:
- For these (number) reasons, I believe/think/feel…
- In conclusion,...
- Due to [reason1], [reason2], and [reason3], I believe…
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Use your outline and the above transition signals to write a paragraph about the issue you chose.
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Homework: finish your paragraph to discuss and edit tomorrow