Let's practice the first part of our plan, the topic sentence and organization.
Last time we said there are two types. The first type is preference, what you prefer or like and the second type is paired choice. Here you are given two choices and you must choose the one that is better. The good news is that we can organize them in the same way.
and we can organize them the same way.
Let's look at sample for type 1 and then practice it.
Sample: Describe a person that you admire. Explain why you admire this person.
Topic sentence: One person I admire is my grandfather.
First reason: First of all, he worked at two jobs to support his family.
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Second reason: I also admire him because he tells many interesting stories about our family history. SUPPORT
Note: We aren't doing support yet. We are just practicing our first goal in our plan, the organization.
Let's practice. Don't go fast. Take as long as you need to prepare this question. Just make sure your organization is good and then record it in 45 seconds.
If friends from another country were going to spend time in your country, what city or place would you suggest they visit? Using details and examples, explain why
Now, let's look at paired choice and a sample.
Some students prefer for students to give oral presentations and other students prefer to write essays. Which one do you prefer?
Topic sentence: In my opinion, it is better for students to give oral presentations.
First reason: First of all, one of the most important skills to be successful is the ability to communicate.
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Second reason: In addition, students need to learn how to organize their thoughts and they can learn that through giving a presentation.
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Let's practice. Don't go fast. Take as long as you need to prepare this question. Just make sure your organization is good and then record it in 45 seconds.
Some people enjoy taking risks and trying new things. Others are not adventurous; they are cautious and prefer to avoid danger. Which behavior do you think is better? Explain why