WRITING UNDER PRESSURE
Choose one of the topic sentences below and write a paragraph that develops it
‘Use transition signals to connect the supporting sentenees smoothly. You may use
Te retsition signals suggested for each topie, or you may use others not listed
Make a quick outline before you begin.
1. Foreign travel is very educational
‘The first reason
‘Another reason
In addition
Consequently
2, Last week, I witnessed a terrible accident.
First
After that
Next
Finally
3, Being an identical twin ean be 2 lot of fun.
For example
Furthermore
Asa result
Tn conclusion
4, Some people enjoy solitude
4s an example
Moreover
On the other hand
Therefore
Check your paragraph against the Paragraph Checklist before you hand in
both your outline and your paragraph. Your instructor will give you a time limit,
Suggested limits:
Outlining Time — 3 minutes
Writing Time — 10 minutes
Checking Time — 2 minutes
‘Total — 15 minutes