ESSAY OUTLINE
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Aims of the writing:
Ø to read the outline for an essay on the importance of avoiding arguments
Ø to write about “avoiding arguments”
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Outcome:
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By the end of the unit you will be able to :
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Task
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“Avoiding arguments”
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Introduction
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Body paragraph 1
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listening to avoid misunderstandings
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Body paragraph 2
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making a point clearly to avoid misunderstandings
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Body paragraph 3
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staying calm during an argument
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Conclusion
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summarize the importance of avoiding conflicts
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Analyze this help carefully: Five paragraph Essay Outline
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I. Introductory Paragraph
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A. Create a topic sentence that will draw in the audience.
1. Note subtopic 1 (this will be topic of 2nd paragraph)
2. Note subtopic 2 (this will be topic of 3rd paragraph)
3. Note subtopic 3 (this will be topic of 4th paragraph)
B. Create a strong transition
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II. First Supporting Paragraph
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A. Restate what subtopic 1 is.
1. Supporting detail or example.
2. Supporting detail or example.
B. Transition
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II. Second Supporting Paragraph
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A. Restate what subtopic 2 is.
1. Supporting detail or example.
2. Supporting detail or example.
B. Transition
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II. Third Supporting Paragraph
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A. Restate what subtopic 3 is.
1. Supporting detail or example.
2. Supporting detail or example.
B. Transition
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IV. Conclusion or closing summary
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A. Synthesis and or conclusion of thesis
B. Restate main topic and subtopics
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What clauses in writing
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Expressions for making your meaning clear
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You can use a What clause in a sentence to give the most important information in a paragraph. What clauses are often the subject of the verb be. Notice that the verb is singular.
Examples:
What is important is a network of friends/to have close friends/ that you have friends.
What we all want is good friends./to have good friends.
What this implies is that you should respect your friends.
What is essential is a good … / to have a good…/ that you have a good…
What everyone needs is the support …/to have is the support…
What is clear is that family relationships …
What this means is that blood…
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When you write an essay it is necessary to use transitions. What are transitions? Watch these videos to have an idea about them, and use some of them in your writing.
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Sample Answer
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People cannot go through life without having any arguments. However, there are ways to avoid arguments most of the time...
Many arguments start with misunderstandings. Listening to the other person and making a point clearly can help people avoid misunderstandings...
Avoiding arguments does not mean always agreeing with the other person. However, it is important to stay calm during an argument...
There are ways to express your point without getting angry. What is important is to know when arguments are about to start and to use skills to avoid them...
To summarize, we can say that avoiding conflicts or misunderstanding is not simple but ...
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Rubric
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Criterion
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Poor
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Fair
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Good
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Very good
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Excellent
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Content All points successfully addressed
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1 point
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2 points
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3 points
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4 points
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5 points
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Review the grammar and vocabulary of the lessons done in class.
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1 point
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2 points
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3 points
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4 points
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5 points
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Language: Accuracy and meaning is clear. Paragraph included less than five errors.
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1 point
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2 points
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3 points
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4 points
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5 points
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Total
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15/3 = 5
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These videos also will help...
These videos also will help...
BEST English Essay Writing Tips
LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP
TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION
Similarity
also, in the same way, just as … so too, likewise, similarly
Exception/Contrast
but, however, in spite of, on the one hand … on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet
Sequence/Order
first, second, third, … next, then, finally
Time
after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then
Example
for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate
Emphasis
even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly
Place/Position
above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there
Cause and Effect
accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus
Additional Support or Evidence
additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then
Conclusion/Summary
finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary
BEST English Essay Writing Tips
LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP
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TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION
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Similarity
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also, in the same way, just as … so too, likewise, similarly
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Exception/Contrast
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but, however, in spite of, on the one hand … on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet
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Sequence/Order
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first, second, third, … next, then, finally
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Time
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after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then
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Example
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for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate
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Emphasis
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even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly
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Place/Position
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above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there
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Cause and Effect
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accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus
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Additional Support or Evidence
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additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then
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Conclusion/Summary
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finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary
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Transitional words and phrases can create powerful links between ideas in your paper and can help your reader understand the logic of your paper. However, these words all have different meanings, nuances, and connotations.
Before using a particular transitional word in your paper, be sure you understand its meaning and usage completely and be sure that it's the right match for the logic in your paper.
So, remember one more time: English transition words are essential, since they not only connect ideas, but also can introduce a certain shift, contrast or opposition, emphasis or agreement, purpose, result or conclusion, etc, in the line or argument.
References:
So, remember one more time: English transition words are essential, since they not only connect ideas, but also can introduce a certain shift, contrast or opposition, emphasis or agreement, purpose, result or conclusion, etc, in the line or argument.
References:
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