2019-11-25 writing: reason/example transitions

Greg Malivuk
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Why study English at Stafford House?
- location in Boston
	there are lots of university students here (and lots of universities)
	historical city
	safety
- courses
	intensive English
	PC/specialty courses
	many choices for modules
- teachers
	their English is perfect b/c they’re native speakers
	many different teaching styles
	certified to teach English as a foreign language
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For each general reason, you should have some details and examples.
“First, it’s located in the city of Boston.” - This wouldn’t make sense without more explanation of why that’s a good thing. The details and examples show that the reason supports your opinion.
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Reasons and examples should be organized in list-order (time-order doesn’t make sense).
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Transition signals for reasons

pattern 1 = adverbial + comma + sentence
First, it’s located in Boston. (Firstly / First of all / To begin with)
Second, there is a good collection of courses to take. (Secondly / Additionally / In addition / Furthermore)
(Third / Fourth / etc.)
Finally, the teachers are great. (Lastly / Last but not least)
	(“finally” introduces the last supporting point, NOT the conclusion)

pattern 2 = ______ reason is + [noun phrase]. OR _____ reason is that + [sentence].
The first reason is the location. / The first reason is that it’s located in Boston.
The second reason is the courses. / The second reason is that there is a good collection…
The final reason is the teachers. / The final reason is that the teachers are great.
(One reason is... / Another reason is… / A final/last reason is…)
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Transitions for examples

transition + comma + sentence
For example, you can take an intensive English class or a professional certificate class.
For instance, Harvard and MIT are two of the best universities in the world.
As an example / To give an example

_____ example is + [noun phrase]
One/Another example is the PC class. This class helps…
Two examples are Harvard and MIT. They are two of the best…

sentence + comma + “such as” (or “like”) + [noun phrases]
There are many good universities, such as Harvard and MIT.
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Conclusions summarize the reasons and (re)state your opinion or recommendation.

In conclusion, / To sum up, / In summary, if you’re looking for ___, ___, and ___, come to Stafford House.
Because of ___, ___, and ___, Stafford house is the best place to study English.
For these reasons, you should study English at Stafford House Boston.
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If I want to get a good idea of your country’s food, what city should I go to?
- Make a list of reasons.
- Try to think of one or more details or examples for each reason.
- Choose the 2-4 most important reasons and best examples.
- Write an outline for a paragraph about what city I should go to for your country’s food.

Why You Should Study English at Stafford House
A. location in Boston
	1. there are lots of university students here (and lots of universities)
	2. historical city
	3. safety
B. courses
	1. intensive English
	2. PC/specialty courses
	3. many choices for modules
C. teachers
	1. their English is perfect b/c they’re native speakers
	2. many different teaching styles
	3. certified to teach English as a foreign language