Week 5: ESL Writing Lessons This week the ESL students will continue to practice paragraph writing. This week we will change our focus a little and start writing summary paragraphs. A Thought Many things are happening here on the Korean peninsula. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities A summary is a paragraph that includes the main ideas of another person’s speaking or writing. Your first summary writing assignment is to read a short story and then write a one paragraph summary. Problems with plural forms. x These are the reason why pill bugs are special.o These are the reasons why pill bugs are special. Not enough pronouns. Bad Pronouns Repeated word in a sentence (use a synonym). Don’t use because to start a sentence. Word problems.
Let´s share our essays! Writing a Conclusion | Writing, ESL, English Login · Signup Loading ShowMe... Writing a Conclusion by Ixy Pixy ESOL Teacher-trainer & language... Writing English What to write in a concluding paragraph. Like Switch to older version player 191 people liked this ShowMe Posted 4 years ago Viewed after searching for: © 2016 ShowMe. Guide to Writing a Basic Essay: Sample Essay The essay below demonstrates the principles of writing a basic essay. The different parts of the essay have been labeled. The thesis statement is in bold, the topic sentences are in italics, and each main point is underlined. When you write your own essay, of course, you will not need to mark these parts of the essay unless your teacher has asked you to do so. "A dog is man's best friend." In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats. In the second place, cats are civilized members of the household. Lastly, one of the most attractive features of cats as housepets is their ease of care. Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions.
Student Model: My Favorite Place to Go My Favorite Place to Go Do you have a favorite place to go—a place with family, good weather, and fun things to do like crabbing? I’m glad I do. New Jersey is my favorite place for many reasons. The first reason is my family. The second reason for New Jersey being my favorite place is the weather. The third reason for New Jersey being my favorite place is crabbing. For all these reasons, New Jersey is my favorite place to go. My Favorite Place to Go Do you have a favorite place to go—a place with family, good weather, and fun things to do like crabbing? The first reason is my family. The second reason for New Jersey being my favorite place is the weather. The third reason for New Jersey being my favorite place is crabbing. For all these reasons, New Jersey is my favorite place to go.
New York State Elementary Test Prep- ELA Grade 3 1. Word Analysis & Vocabulary Dev. 2. Fluency and Motivation in Reading 3. Young Writer's Workshop: Lesson on Writing an Argument Let's Argue A Young ESL Writers' Workshop: Originally, the Young Writer's Workshop was the 2001 March lesson plan, a mini- workshop consisting of three writing projects: Weighing an Argument, Building an Argument, and Refuting an Argument, students examine issues and are asked to write about them in a clear, logical manner. Teaching writing to middle school ESL students can present a challenge. This lesson is not about style but about clarity. As mentioned above, the focus of these lessons is clarity in writing: Topic sentences followed by well-ordered supporting points and examples. A word of warning: this lesson is not for everybody. An added benefit of this workshop is that students will also be exposed to vocabulary used to express issues such as banning smoking, using public transportation, or providing free university education. For more resources on the net, check out the Perdue University's On-line Writing Lab and the Capital Community College's Guide to Grammar and Writing.
Introductions and Conclusions Sometimes when we write an essay we forget that we're speaking to someone (a reader). We also forget that the beginning of our essay is technically the first impression that we make on the reader, while the conclusion is our last chance to get the reader's attention. Rather than focusing on writing an essay that is simply "correct" (in terms of grammar, following your assignment requirements, etc.) good writers also consider whether or not they've left a lasting impression on their reader. Think about it: the movies you've seen and the books you've read, the ones that really stand out in your mind, probably had an intriguing opening and a compelling ending. Your essay topic may not be as exciting as your favorite movie, but that doesn't mean you can't make sure that your ideas stand out in the reader's mind. The Hook If you're not sure how to begin and end your essay, consider using what's often called the "hook" technique. Making the RIGHT Impression Introduction and Conclusion Checklists