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1. 2. Writing Skill Part 1

Paragraph introduction

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 Organizing and developing a paragraph
A paragraph should discuss one main idea from beginning to end and develop the main idea with specific

details.

o The topic sentence identifies the topic, or subject, of the paragraph. It also gives the main idea (or

controlling idea), which explains what the writer will say about the topic.

o The supporting sentences support the topic sentence with two or three smaller ideas, or subtopics.

Subtopics are supported with specific details, such as examples, explanations, facts, definitions, and

reasons.

o The concluding sentence summarizes the main points of the paragraph and restates the topic sentence,

but in different words.

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The topic sentece

The Supporting
Sentences

The concluding
sentence
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1. Identify the three parts of the writing model: What is the topic sentence of the
paragraph? How many supporting sentences are in the paragraph? What is the
concluding sentence?

2. The paragraph gives three ways to make a bad impression on your coworkers.
What are these three subtopics?

3. The paragraph uses reasons to support the subtopics. What reason explains
why a ringing phone may cause people to make mistakes?
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How to Annoy Your Coworkers

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When you start a job, you can leave a bad impression on your new coworkers very quickly without even
realizing it. One sure way to annoy your coworkers is to speak loudly on your phone. Speaking loudly on the
phone can make it difficult for your coworkers to focus on what they are doing or to have phone
conversations of their own. It may also send a message that you think your work and phone conversations
are more important than anyone else's. Another common mistake is to take the last cup of coffee and not
make another pot. Leaving an empty coffee pot means that the next person has to take the time to make a
new pot of coffee. Many people find this behavior very rude. Leaving your cell phone on is another way you
could unknowingly irritate your coworkers and cause them to form a bad impression of you. Your ringing
cell phone may disturb the quiet your coworkers need to do their work. The noise may cause them to work
more slowly or make mistakes. Also, many people consider it disrespectful. Finding your dream job may
take a lot of time and effort, but unfortunately, leaving a bad impression on your coworkers can be done
quickly and easily!
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Main Idea: The Topic Sentence
When you start a job, you can leave a bad impression on your new coworkers very quickly without even
realizing it. One sure way to annoy your coworkers is to speak loudly on your phone. Speaking loudly on the
phone can make it difficult for your coworkers to focus on what they are doing or to have phone
conversations of their own. It may also send a message that you think your work and phone conversations
are more important than anyone else's. Another common mistake is to take the last cup of coffee and not
make another pot. Leaving Supporting
an empty coffeeIdeas: Supporting
pot means that the next Sentences
person has to take the time to make a
new pot of coffee. Many people find this behavior very rude. Leaving your cell phone on is another way you
could unknowingly irritate your coworkers and cause them to form a bad impression of you. Your ringing
cell phone may disturb the quiet your coworkers need to do their work. The noise may cause them to work
more slowly or make mistakes. Also, many people consider it disrespectful. Finding your dream job may
take a lot of time and effort, but unfortunately, leaving a bad impression on your coworkers can be done
quickly and easily!
Main Idea: The Concluding Sentence
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Three Subtopics
When you start a job, you can leave a bad impression on your new coworkers very quickly without even
realizing it. One sure way to annoy your coworkers is to speak loudly on your phone. Speaking loudly on the
phone can make it difficult for your coworkers to focus on what they are doing or to have phone
conversations of their own. It may also send a message that you think your work and phone conversations
are more important than anyone else's. Another common mistake is to take the last cup of coffee and not
make another pot. Leaving an empty coffee pot means that the next person has to take the time to make a
new pot of coffee. Many people find this behavior very rude. Leaving your cell phone on is another way you
could unknowingly irritate your coworkers and cause them to form a bad impression of you. Your ringing
cell phone may disturb the quiet your coworkers need to do their work. The noise may cause them to work
more slowly or make mistakes. Also, many people consider it disrespectful. Finding your dream job may
take a lot of time and effort, but unfortunately, leaving a bad impression on your coworkers can be done
quickly and easily!
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Why does a ringing phone cause people to make mistakes?
When you start a job, you can leave a bad impression on your new coworkers very quickly without even
realizing it. One sure way to annoy your coworkers is to speak loudly on your phone. Speaking loudly on the
phone can make it difficult for your coworkers to focus on what they are doing or to have phone
conversations of their own. It may also send a message that you think your work and phone conversations
are more important than anyone else's. Another common mistake is to take the last cup of coffee and not
make another pot. Leaving an empty coffee pot means that the next person has to take the time to make a
new pot of coffee. Many people find this behavior very rude. Leaving your cell phone on is another way you
could unknowingly irritate your coworkers and cause them to form a bad impression of you. Your ringing
cell phone may disturb the quiet your coworkers need to do their work. The noise may cause them to work
more slowly or make mistakes. Also, many people consider it disrespectful. Finding your dream job may
take a lot of time and effort, but unfortunately, leaving a bad impression on your coworkers can be done
quickly and easily!
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Making New Friends

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Making New Friends

Complete the paragraph. Choose the correct topic sentence and supporting details from below. One
sentence will not be used.

a) Find a shared interest or talk about what is around you, like your school or your teacher.
b) Friends are easy to make at work.
c) There are several ways to make new friends.
d) For example, you could talk about your boss or your customers.
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Making New Friends
__(1)__First, if you go to school, you can make new friends in class. Come early so you
have time to meet other people before class starts, and try not to sit by yourself. Instead,
sit next to another student and use small talk to start a conversation. __(2)__ Soon you
will discover what you have in common, and your new friendship can develop! Another
great place to make new friends is at work. You and your coworkers will already have
many things in common to talk about __(3)__ If your friendship develops, you might
even hang out, which will give you something to look forward to after you finish work.
Making new friends is not always easy, but with a little effort, you can build friendships
with the people around you, and in the process, you may even find your new best friend!
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Choosing the correct topic sentence
__(1)__First, if you go to school, you can make new friends in class. Come
early so you have time to meet other people before class starts, and try a) Find a shared interest or talk
about what is around you, like
not to sit by yourself. Instead, sit next to another student and use small your school or your teacher.
talk to start a conversation. __(2)__ Soon you will discover what you b) Friends are easy to make at work.
c) There are several ways to make
have in common, and your new friendship can develop! Another great
new friends.
place to make new friends is at work. You and your coworkers will d) For example, you could talk
already have many things in common to talk about __(3)__ If your about your boss or your
customers.
friendship develops, you might even hang out, which will give you
something to look forward to after you finish work. Making new friends
is not always easy, but with a little effort, you can build friendships with
the people around you, and in the process, you may even find your new
best friend!
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Choosing the correct supporting detail
__(1)__First, if you go to school, you can make new friends in class. Come
early so you have time to meet other people before class starts, and try a) Find a shared interest or talk
about what is around you, like
not to sit by yourself. Instead, sit next to another student and use small your school or your teacher.
talk to start a conversation. __(2)__ Soon you will discover what you b) Friends are easy to make at work.
c) There are several ways to make
have in common, and your new friendship can develop! Another great
new friends.
place to make new friends is at work. You and your coworkers will d) For example, you could talk
already have many things in common to talk about __(3)__ If your about your boss or your
customers.
friendship develops, you might even hang out, which will give you
something to look forward to after you finish work. Making new friends
is not always easy, but with a little effort, you can build friendships with
the people around you, and in the process, you may even find your new
best friend!
 Organizing and developing a paragraph: Writing model
Choosing the correct supporting detail
__(1)__First, if you go to school, you can make new friends in class. Come
early so you have time to meet other people before class starts, and try a) Find a shared interest or talk
about what is around you, like
not to sit by yourself. Instead, sit next to another student and use small your school or your teacher.
talk to start a conversation. __(2)__ Soon you will discover what you b) Friends are easy to make at work.
c) There are several ways to make
have in common, and your new friendship can develop! Another great
new friends.
place to make new friends is at work. You and your coworkers will d) For example, you could talk
already have many things in common to talk about __(3)__ If your about your boss or your
customers.
friendship develops, you might even hang out, which will give you
something to look forward to after you finish work. Making new friends
is not always easy, but with a little effort, you can build friendships with
the people around you, and in the process, you may even find your new
best friend!
 Organizing and developing a paragraph: Writing model
Making New Friends
There are several ways to make new friends. First, if you go to school, you can make new friends
in class. Come early so you have time to meet other people before class starts, and try not to sit by
yourself. Instead, sit next to another student and use small talk to start a conversation. Find a
shared interest or talk about what is around you, like your school or your teacher. Soon you
will discover what you have in common, and your new friendship can develop! Another great place
to make new friends is at work. You and your coworkers will already have many things in common
to talk about. For example, you could talk about your boss or your customers. If your
friendship develops, you might even hang out, which will give you something to look forward to
after you finish work. Making new friends is not always easy, but with a little effort, you can build
friendships with the people around you, and in the process, you may even find your new best
friend!
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One sentence will not be used.

a) (2) Find a shared interest or talk about what is around you, like your school or your teacher.
b) Friends are easy to make at work.
c) (1) There are several ways to make new friends.
d) (3) For example, you could talk about your boss or your customers.
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