Lesson 14: GIVING REASONS AND EXAMPLES (BODY)
Body Paragraph: Đo n thân bài ạ
Write 1 paragraph for the essay body. One paragraph consists of:
+a topic sentence,: câu ch đềề ủ
+one or two sentences giving a reason or an example for the main point that supports
your opinion.: 1 ho c 2 câu đ ặ a r ư a lý do ho c 1
ặ ví d cho ý chính hỗỗ tr ụ câu tr ợ l ả i c ờ a ủ b n ạ
*Topic sentence: topic of essay (ch đềề) + subt ủ
opic/ main point (ý chính) of essay
*Reason sentence: I think that + S +V/ It is clear that+ S +V/If/ Unless…
*Example sentence: For example/ For instance….(ví d nh ụ là, ch ư ng h ẳ n nh ạ là) ư PRACTICE:
Essay question 1: Which do you prefer, books or Internet? Sample body paragraph:
Topic sentence: In my opinion, books give us more reliable information than Internet
Reason: In fact, the information from the internet can come from anywhere and anyone,
while each book has a specific author and a publisher that we can trust.
Essay question 2: Which do you prefer, books or Internet? Sample body paragraph:
Topic sentence: I think that Internet is cheaper than book.
Reason: In fact, it is clear that you can find any information on the Internet freely.
Essay question 3: Which do you prefer to live, in the country or in the city? Sample body paragraph:
Topic sentence: I think that in the city has a better education system.
Reason: In fact, we can easily see that there are a lot of schools, modern facilities,
foreign language centers in the city, so everyone will have a better learning environment.
Essay question 4: Should students work part-time while they are still studying? Sample body paragraph:
Topic sentence: I think that part time job helps to increase communication skills.
Reason: In fact, communication skills come from the activities, experience with their
managers, coworkers and customers.