Writing Method

Example :

Topic : What type o novel do you enjoy reading most ? use reason and examples to support your response 

Example of Outline :

INTRODUCTION                             The type of novel I enjoy reading most

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 1      The first reason I enjoy This type of novel (with an
example)

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 2      the second reason I enjoy This type of novel (with an
example)

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 3      The third reason I enjoy This type of novel (with an
example)

CONCLUSION                                 Summary of the reason I enjoy this type of novel

Exercise:

1.             Some students prefer to study alone, while other students prefer to study with others. Discuss the advantages of each type of studying. Then indicate which you prefer and why.

2.             Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Patience is the most important characteristic in a mother /teacher.
Use pecific reasons and examples to support your reason your response.

3.             Some people study better during the day while other people study better at night. Which kind of person are you, and why? Use reasons and examples to support your response

4.             INTRODUCTION                                My reasons for learning English
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 1        for educational opportunities.
Examples                                               going to university abroad, going to graduate
                                                               school abroad.
Reason                                                   necessary to learn Ennglish in order to study

Abroad

Personal story                                                    the opportunity that I have to get a graduate degree abroad with a scholarship from my company

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 2        for professional opportunities

Examples                                                           getting an entry-level job in a multinational company, advancing to a higher position in the company

Reson                                                                 necessary to learn English in order to succeed in a multinational company

Personal story                                                    the low entry-level job in a multinational company that  I got after I was interviewed in English

CONCLUSION                                                the educational and professional opportunities that result learning English

5.             some people prefer to marry when they are young, while others prefer to wait until they are older to marry. Discuss the advantages of each position. Then indicate which you think is better and why.

6.             Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is better to save your money for the future than to enjoy it now.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

7.             Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Parents always know what is the best for their children.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

8.             What is the strongest advantages that technology can bring us?
Support your response with reasons and examples.

9.             Some people are very casual about handling their money, while other people budget their money carefully. Which type of person are you ? support your response with reasons and examples

10.         What person, other than a family member, has influenced you the most in yourlife?
Support your response with reasons and examples.