1 Writing 4 (30 periods) Assessment: -Presence + Participation + homework: 20% - 3 Mid – term tests: 30% -End – of – course test: 50% -Compiled by Ms. Bui Thi Ngoc Oanh -Email: bngocoanh2001@yahoo.com 2 Revision of Writing Paragraph 1 Arrange the steps of writing process 2 3 4 5 6 May need to: - explain sth more clearly; - Add more details, change organization Choose a topic Decide which of the ideas you want to use Gather ideas that you will write about t. topic Check what you have written Check what you have written Write your paragraph or essay 3 Writing 4 Periods (30) Contents 2 Introduction + Revision + Test 9 How to write an essay 8 Comparison & Contrast Essays 7 Cause & Effect Essays 4 Argumentative essays 4 What is a paragraph? - A group of sentences about a single topic - sentences explain t. writer’s main idea about the topic. About 5 – 10 sent., first sent. How many parts are there in a Paragraph? Topic sent. Supporting sentences concluding sent. 5 Art history As an engineering major, you may not think that I would choose an art history class as the most important class I’ve ever taken. “Most important” is a very big term to put on a subject that was fun since learning isn’t supposed to be “fun”. But for me it was fun, and it was important to my career as an engineer. Art history should be a required subject for everyone. I learned a lot about history, religion, and mythology during the course. This has been very useful. When I go to parties, no one wants to talk about building bridges. But if I tell someone she has a smile like the Mona Lisa, she is more interested in talking to me. Of course, the most important part of any course is the teacher. A good teacher can make even a boring subject interesting and lively. I was very lucky to have a good teacher. She is very experienced and is very famous in the field. She has written a lot of books about art and has even curated museum shows. We also took field trips during the course. We went to museum to see the paintings and sculpture we read about in class. We went to artists’ studios to see how a painting was actually painted. How did this help my career? Not only did it make me a more rounded person, but I saw in the paintings a history of engineering. I saw how bridges and buildings were built and used. I saw how cities were planned. Art history for me was very important and it was fun. 6 Essay A group of paragraphs about a single topic and central main idea. At least 3 paragraphs Academic writing: 5 para. Structure of an essay 3 main parts Main body Introduction Conclusion 7 8 1.Write thesis statement 2.Brainstorm some ideas 3.Drop unnecessary information 4.Make an outline of steps 5.Draft entire paragraph & transition signals to indicate orders 6.Edit paragraphs of essay. (make connections & changes) 7.Go over paragraphs of essays. (correct spelling, punctuation & grammar) 9 Format of an essay - Double spacing (blank line b/w each line of writing) - Margin: leave 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space on the side, the top & bottom of t. page. - Type your essay: Indent first line with 5 spaces (1 tab). 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F (fact), N (no clear opinion)? The top government official in my country is the PM Some people prefer digital cameras, while others like traditional cameras Using public transport would . Writing 4 Periods (30) Contents 2 Introduction + Revision + Test 9 How to write an essay 8 Comparison & Contrast Essays 7 Cause & Effect Essays 4 Argumentative essays 4 What. bngocoanh2001@yahoo.com 2 Revision of Writing Paragraph 1 Arrange the steps of writing process 2 3 4 5 6 May need to: - explain sth more clearly; - Add more details, change organization Choose. 1 Writing 4 (30 periods) Assessment: -Presence + Participation + homework: 20% - 3 Mid – term tests: 30%