BACKGROUND INFORMATION

TASK 1: Study different ways of writing background information below.

Background information gives the background of your topic.

Examples of background information include facts, numbers, group opinions, or history.
Your background information should prepare your readers for your message about the topic.
Background information usually consists of 4-5 sentences

There are several types of background information that you can write in your essay after the hook.

A vigorous exercise 30-minute walk raises your heart rate and

Surprising statistic or fact
burns over 100 calories

Vigorous exercise is physical activity that raises the heart rate

Definition
and speeds up breathing.

Many people view walking as too easy to improve health or help

Positive or negative opinions
weight loss.

Some people enjoy walking, but others prefer higher-intensity

Opposite opinions
sports like running, weight lifting, or swimming.

Historically, people walked as a form of transportation. By 1900,

History
walking was an Olympic event.

Trends or recent changes By the 1990’s, walking was a popular US sport with over 65
million regular walkers.

TASK 2: Write background information for the topic below.

Topic 2 : Which one is better: extended families or nuclear families?