writing-unit1
book2unit1 writing
实战演练
最近你们班就是否应该重建圆明园开展了一次激烈的 讨论。讨论结果如下：
1.一些同学认为重建圆明园能吸引更多的游客；有助 于让孩子们更好的了解历史；圆明园是中国文明的象征, 对发展我国的文化很有价值。
2.一些同学认为没有必要重建。因为政府得花大量金 钱去重建；重建圆明园会导致严重的空气污染，会给人 们的生活带来不便。
第四段：你的看法
1. In my view/opinion, ... . 2. As far as I am concerned, ... . 3. Personally speaking, ... . 4. As for me, ... . 5. From my point of view, ... .
实战演练
最近你们班就是否应该重建圆明园开展了一次激烈的 讨论。讨论结果如下：
1.一些同学认为重建圆明园能吸引更多的游客；有助 于让孩子们更好的了解历史；圆明园是中国文明的象征, 对发展我国的文化很有价值。
高中英语选择性必修一 Unit1 Writing
While-reading
6. What rhetorical devices are used in the passage?
Rhetorical devices
Examples
Analogy(类比） Metaphor（暗喻） Simile（明喻）
as the new Isaac Newton
the doors of academic institutions as though he had just received an electric shock
Time In 1879 In 1895 In 1896 In 1900 In 1902 In 1905
In 1909 In 1922 In 1933 In 1955
Events
Born in Germany. Tried but failed to enter university in Switzerlnd Entered university
Writing
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写作教程(一)unit-1标准答案
写作教程(一)unit-1标准答案Unit 1PART Ⅱ FOCUSDenotation and ConnotationSuggested answer to the questionIf it is your teacher, most probably you will choose b, as the word portly has an implication of a more or less dignified and imposing appearance (e.g. an elderly gentleman, large and portly). However, if it is a doorkeeper, an amiable middle-aged woman, you may choose the word plump as it implies a pleasing fullness of figure (e.g. the plump goddesses of Renaissance paintings). From this exercise we can conclude that words that share the same denotative meanings can be diverse in their connotative meanings.Reference for the Classroom Activities1.father: the male parent. It connotes support and sternness; it also connotesprotection but in a serious fashion.wildflower: uncultivated plant; it connotes vitality and pleasantness.2.Word Denotation Connotation Sentencegold a precious yellow metal wealth, value,preciousness, etcSilence is gold.moon the natural body that moves around the earthonce every 28 days tranquility, purity,something out ofreach, etc.There’s no pointhoping for peace inthe country. It’s likeasking for the moon.ice water frozen so that it has become solid coldness,indifference, cruelty,death, etc.The ice in his voicewas only to hide thepain.blood red liquid flowing through the bodies ofhumans and animals family background,descent, race,temperament, etc.Blood is thicker thanwater.bravery, spirit, and toughness.b. Anyway, she has the characteristics of a woman, such as frailty anddelicacy.AttitudeReference for the Classroom Activities1.Favorable Neutral Unfavorableunique, quaint strange bizarre, abnormal resolute, steadfast stubborn, dogged pigheadedcompliment (v.) praise, commend, flatter lick one’s bootssenior citizen old person fossilbachelor girl single woman spinsterCollocationSuggested answers to the exercisea.do somebody a favorb.do somebody goodc.make a gestured.do evile.do harmf.make an effortReference for the Classroom Activities1.1) D 2) D 3) A 4) B 5) C 6) C 7) BFalse FriendsSuggested answers to the questionThe misunderstanding occurs due to the use of homonyms or false friends—flour or flower, ground (as the past participle of the verb grind) and ground (meaning the solid surface of the earth). In this excerpt, the use of false friends adds a humorous effect to the text.Reference for the Classroom Activities1.The false friends are lie meaning to keep one’s body in a flat position, andlie meaning to say something dishonest.2. a. Your fever rose yesterday.b. That racket is bad enough to make Aunt Ella’s eyebrows raised.c. Jack has been lying around all day.d. The soldiers laid aside their weapons.e. A heavy fog lay over the land.f. White stationery is always appropriate.g. Is that table stationary, or can it be moved to another corner of theroom?h. It is easier to talk about a principle than to live by it.i. Our principal played on the faculty football team against the schoolall-stars.3. Some other false friends:fair vs. fareIt’s not fair to put all the blame on him.Bus fares are going up again.passed vs. pastI passed the landlady on the stairs this morning.Several boys went past us on mountain bikes.intense vs. intensiveShe suddenly felt an intense pain in her stomach.He took an intensive course on English.farther vs. furtherThe fog’s so thick; I can’t see farther than about five meters.Every day she thinks further and further into depression.PART III GARMMARSubject-Verb AgreementWhen the subject is compoundReference for the Classroom ActivitiesSummary1. A compound subject with and takes a plural verb in most cases, but when itexpresses a singular meaning or when each of the singular subjects is considered individually, it takes a singular verb.2.After a compound subject with or, nor, either…or, neither…nor, not…but, theverb agrees in number and person with the nearer part of the subject.3.Intervening phrases or clauses not introduced by coordinating conjunctionsdo not affect the number of a verb. Such phrases are normally introduced by prepositions or prepositions or prepositional phrases such as as well as, asmuch as, rather than, along with, in addition to, together with, with, plus, and including.Reference for the Classroom ActivitiesSummary1.Nominal phrases of time, money, weight and measurement normally take asingular verb.2.Some words or phrases, such as all, most, half, the last, the rest, take asingular or plural verb, depending on the meaning of the noun or pronoun that follows.3.Phrases like l ots of, heaps of, loads of take singular or plural verbs dependingon the form of the nouns that follow.4.In sentences with more than one or many a modifying the subject noun, theverb should take a singular form though it is plural in meaning.Reference for the Classroom Activitiesa.He was one of the candidates who were able to carry out their campaignpledges.He was the only one of the candidates who was able to carry out his campaign pledges.b.What he wants is just a little love from his foster parents.What one thinks and says are not always the same.c.There is a cherry tree and several orchid flowers in the garden.There are hundreds of applicants on the waiting list for the job.Summary1.After a relative pronoun (who, which, that), the verb has the same person andnumber as the antecedent. (In the second sentence in Pair a, the antecedent is the only one, not the candidates.)2.After a what-clause, the verb is usually singular. But if the what-clause is in acompound structure plural in meaning, the verb is in plural form.3.In the there-be structure, the verb is singular or plural depending on thenumber of the subject. The singular there is may be used to introduce a compound subject when the first noun or nominal phrase is singular. Reference for the Classroom Activitiesa.Nobody in town admits seeing him.b.Does anyone want to go with me?c.Are any of you going to the exhibition?d.None works/work so hard as he does.e.Books are her chief source of enjoyment.f.The one thing you must be ready for is their attempts to break up themeeting.g.The jury is finally complete.h.The jury were divided in their opinions.i.New York Times is his bible.j.Semantics is the study of meanings.Summary1.Indefinite pronouns such as anybody, anyone, each, everybody, nobody, no one,and somebody generally require a singular verb.2.The pronouns any and none take either singular or plural verbs.3.The complement of the verb be does not affect its number.4. A collective noun takes a singular verb when the class it names is thought ofas a unit, but a plural verb when the members of the class are thought of as individuals.5.Titles of books, magazines, movies, newspapers, plays, and the like take asingular verb.6.Certain nouns which are plural in form but singular in meaning generallytake a singular verb. Some of these are physics, mechanics, news statistics, and whereabouts.Notes (I)Sample 1Suggested answers to the questions1.Notes are the simplest and shortest form of written communication and theyare quick, easy and convenient.2. A note has three essential components:--the addressee—the person(s) to whom the note is written;--the message;--the sender.3. Notes are characterized by their brevity, informality in style, and dedication toa single topic.Sample 2Suggested answers to the questions1.The date is put at the upper right-hand corner. Besides the date or weekday,you may, at times, need to state the hour or even the minute.2.You can add the word Dear before the addressee’s name and acomplimentary close.3. A complimentary close is put before your signature as the sample show. PART V FOLLOW-UP EXERCISESa. The little boy was chicken-hearted.b. The statesman is a respectable figure in the political arena.c. We sat down by the oak tree, enjoying the breeze coming from the lake.d. We need to drink the milk before it sours.e. The child had difficulty finding his way to school.f. The young woman received a lot of flowers and gifts.g. My father drew back the curtain a little lest I see him.h. Our university can accommodate 4000 students.i. Social customs vary greatly from country to country.2. The writer’s attitude changes from negative to positive in each pair of sentences.3. (1) experienced (2) elapsed (3) attempting (4) with(5) take up (6) made (7) endeavor (8) true4. a. The state attorney said that the man would be prosecuted.b. We suppose that a referee should be disinterested but not uninterested.c. Tony can hit a ball farther than I can.d. We must pursue this matter further.e. The principles behind our constitution are a principal reason for its astounding success.f. All the band instruments except the tuba will be carried to the auditoriumfor the music contest.g. The federal government comprises the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.h. The whole region was struck by an economic disaster.i. (correct)j. He was awaked to the risk.5. My sister Lulu accepted a scholarship to study in the UK. She had done very well in school and the principal thought that living with a British family would teach her a lot. Mother said she would let her go if she bought a box of stationery and promised to write home every week. She said that she would live up to her promise and she always does pretty well in living up to her principles. Soon after she arrived in the UK., she adapted to her new environment. Her new life did not affect her a great deal. She knew that as a student she had to be economical and she was not self-conscious of her poor clothing and strange accent. These were the things she was uninterested in; what fascinated her instead was the cultural differences between the two countries. She found people there liked to pay compliments and were more credulous to what she said. Of course, she never lied to them about her motherland. Though she experienced cultural shocks continually, she developed a fair attitude towards the other culture. In the proceeding years, she settled down in the UK. and became a person with an alternative cultural identity.6. a. Sixty hours is the amount of work time I contracted for.b. The jury is expected to reach its decision very quickly.c. Each of the candidates for the position has exceptionally high qualifications.d. Every boy and girl in the sixth grade was/is eager to win the contest.e. Corn bread and milk is a popular breakfast in the rural South.f. The instructor as well as the students was at fault.g. He is one of the students who plan to attend the speech contest.h. The jury are to be isolated in individual hotel rooms each night during the trial.i. Sam sprawled in the chair and knocked over one of the lamps which were on display.j. The symptoms of mercury poisoning vary with each individual case.k. He believes that athletics improves school morale.l. Up goes the starter’s gun, and each of the runners becomes tense.m. Either The Times or The Tribune is a reliable source of news.n. The first thing that catches your eye is the headlines.o. She is one of the women who have made this country what it is.。
Unit 1 单元话题满分范文必背-(牛津译林版)九年级英语上册
Unit 1 Know yourself单元话题满分范文必背1．近年来中国不断取得重大的科技成就。
除航空航天领域外，我国在医疗、计算机、生物、农业、基建等各个领域也取得了非凡的成就。
就目前来看，我国各行各业发展迅速，跨行业、跨领域发展前景宽广。
作为祖国未来的希望，你未来想从事什么行业？请以“My Dream Job”为题，写一篇英文短文，讲述你未来想要从事的工作。
要点：1、你想从事的工作；2、你想从事这项工作的原因；3、你打算怎么做呢？要求：1、不少于80词；2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3、文中不得出现真实人名和校名。
___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________【答案】例文My Dream JobEveryone has his dream. My dream is to be a doctor. When I was in Grade seven, I was sick and often went to see doctors. The doctors were very friendly to me and they often cheered me up. With the help of them, I was getting better. Since then I have hoped to become a doctor. I will study hard to get more knowledge in order to achieve my dream. I'll give my love to the patients as much as possible and help them out of danger.To be a doctor is really great. I think my dream will come true one day.【解析】【详解】1、题干解读：该题目属于记叙文写作，是话题作文，谈论你未来想从事什么行业。
东南大学学术论文写作-单元1Unit1
B. Formal Grammar and Style
III. Language Focus
Sentence structures in academic writing are more complex. Academic writing should NOT be complicated. It should be relatively easy to follow, written in a clear, direct style. Recommendations for maintaining a formal academic writing style. Avoid contractions. Export figures won't improve until the economy is stronger. Export figures will not improve until the economy is stronger.
Academic writing often discusses difficult, challenging ideas which can only be expressed with particular grammar and language.
Academic writing should be clear, concise and structured.
Learning Objectives
How is academic writing different from other forms of writing? What is your purpose of initiating an academic research? What are the key characteristics of academic writing?
高中英语必修一unit1writing教案
WritingTeaching goals教学目标1. Target language目标语言a.重点词汇和短语disagree with, flatter, shine, make an effort to, editor, communicate, situation, gratefulb.重点句子Although I really try to talk to my classmates, I still find it hard to make good friends with them.I do want to change this situation, but I don’tknow how I would be grateful if you could⋯2. Ability goals能力目标a. Enable the Ss how to write a letter as an editor to give advice on how to communicate with people.b. To write an essay to give your opinions about how to make good friends.3. Learning ability goals学能目标Help the Ss to learn how to write a letter as an editor to give advice on how to communicate with people.Enable the Ss to write an essay to give your opinions about how to make good friends.Teaching important&& difficult points 教学重点和难点a. Teach the Ss how to write a letter as an editor to give advice on how to communicate with people.b. Teach the Ss how to write an essay to give your opinions about how to make good friends.Teaching methods教学方法Task-based learning.Discussion.Teaching aids教具准备A projector and a computer.Teaching procedures & ways教学过程与方式Step I RevisionCheck the homework, asking them to read out their ideas for the class.T:Let’scheck the homework. I’d like some of you to read out their ideas. For theclass. Volunteer!Possible versions:S1: Everyone needs friends. We can live without a brother, but not without a friend. Ithink friendship is more important that anything else in my life. So I’d like to spendmost of my time with my friends. We think it’scool to spend most of our time withfriends. Arranging some recreational time with friends is necessary in a well-roundedlife. As part of a large group of friends, or as one half of“ just the two of us, you spend with friends is an essential part of a satisfying life. We can enjoy ourselvesin all kinds of ways, such as traveling, having sports, having dinner, gossiping,drinking coffee, going to the movies. I think the best way to spend time with friends isto go hiking and camping with them. Because when we’re camping we are not in anyrush to go somewhere and there are fewer choices, just enjoying what we’re doing.Step II Warming upT: Have you ever read The 21st Century?S:Yes, I have. ’Itsa popular paper among teenagers in China.T:If you have any problem, you can write to the editor and ask for advice. Here isa letter from a student.Step III WritingThis part asks the Ss to write their advice to Xiaodong as an editor. First, let the Ssto discuss how to write a letter to offer some advice with their partners. Second,teacher shows the instructions on how to write a proposal letter on the screen. Third,ask the Ss to read the letter on Page 7. Ask them to discuss whatXiaodong’sproblem is and what is the solution they can offer in groups of 4, withthe help of the points given on the books. Fourth, give them ten minutes to write theletter. At last, ask some of the Ss to read their letters for the class while the teachergives some comments.T:Today we’re going to write your advice to Xiaodong as an editor. Do you know how to write a proposal letter? Now, let’shave a discussion on it with your partners. Ss are talking about how to write a proposal letter.T:Who’d like to answer this question?S1: The problem should be presented first. Then we must analyze the reasons to cause the problem. Proposing the solution must be the main, which should be well explained.T:Exactly. The discussion of the solution itself, based on the analysis of the problem, is the core of a proposal. I’ll give you some instructions about how to write the bodypart of a proposal letter as follows.Step What should be written How do we writePart I Presenting the problem Introducing the topic andanalyzing the problemPart II Proposing the solution Explaining the proposal ingreat detailPart III Conclusion Concluding byreconfirming the proposedsolutionT:All right. Let ’s read the letter on Page 7.And try to find out what Xiao Dong’s problem is and what is the solution they can offer in groups of 4, with the help of the points given on the books.The Ss are discussing Xiao Dong’sletter.T:OK, who can tell me what Xiao Dong’sproblem is?S:He is not very good at communicating with people. He wants to know how to make friends with others.T:Quite right. Now please write your advice to Xiao Dong as an editor with the help of the points given on the books. I ’llask some of the Ss to read their letters for the class in ten minutes.The Ss are writing the letters.T:Are you finished? ’Ill ask some of the Ss to read their letters for theclass. Possible version:Dear Xiao Dong,I am sorry to hear about your problem and thank you for your trust. You’re feeling quite lonely and find it hard to make friends with your classmates, because you have some problems in communicating with people.You are asking how to make good friends with others. ’Id like to give you some advice on it. First of all, I think you should make an effort to change the situation. Because friends and friendship are important to you. You can try your best to start talking topeople about what you both like. You’d better find the chance to join in people’s discussion in order to understand and communicate with each other. You may show your interest in their talk. You should try to make friends with one or two classmates. If you want to develop a friendship with others, you should first have self-confidence. If you want others to treat you as friends, you should first treat them as friends. Being a good listener is also important. When listening to a friend, you can show that you are concentrated by looking into his or her eyes and asking questions.I hope my advice is helpful and I wish you make some good friends successfullyas soon as possible.Best wishes,Yours trulyLihuaStep IV Writing Task本题要求写一封回信，谋篇布局时应注意以下几个步骤：首先，回应来信中提出的问题，并分析原因。
东南大学学术论文写作-单元1Unit1
III. Language Focus
B. Formal Grammar and Style
Sentence structures in academic writing are more complex. Academic writing should NOT be complicated. It should be relatively easy to follow, written
verification examination establishment increase investigation assistance discovery eliminate reduction fluctuation
III. Language Focus
A. Word Choice
2. Rewrite the following sentences to make them more formal by substituting a single verb for the phrase in italics.
Key academic writing features
Reasons behind
Objectivity Complexity Formal structure Referencing
The readers need evidence-based facts rather than your personal opinions.
Column 2
verify examine establish increase investigate assist discover eliminate reduce fluctuate
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高中英语 选择性必修一 unit1 Writing 课文串讲
Following this, he gradually became famous throughout the world as the new Isaac Newton. After four years, he was able to quit his job at the patent office and enter research full-time at a university. In 1922, he was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.
1933年，希特勒在德国上台后，情况发生了变化。爱因斯坦是犹太人，他发现学术机构的大门 对他关闭了。因此，他不得不逃离德国。在欧洲呆了一段时间后，他终于在美国普林斯顿高级 研究所担任研究员。此后，他继续在物理学和数学方面取得巨大的成就。
To the public, he was seen as a slightly odd-looking but kind and funny man. He
这位温和的天才于1879年3月14日出生于德国。16岁那年，他试图进入瑞士的大学学习，尽管 在数学和物理方面取得了优异的成绩，但由于在成功地通过了考试，于1896年进入大学，1900年毕业。
After two years of looking for work as a teacher, Einstein took a job as a clerk in the Swiss patent office. While working there, out of a strong passion for knowledge, he continued to study, earning a doctorate in physics in 1905. That same year, which was later recorded as a miracle year in science, he published four extraordinary physics papers.
英语写作(一)Unit 1 The Correct Word(II)
False Friends
advise vs. advice affect vs. effect complement vs. compliment continually vs. continuously angel vs. angle capital vs. capitol credible vs. credulous
Can you find out the cause of the misunderstanding?
False Friends
---“Can you answer useful questions?” asked the Red Queen. “How is bread made?”
---“I know that!” Alice Cried eagerly. “You take some flour…”
weapons. e. A heavy fog lay (lie, lay) over the land.
Answers for Classroom Activities 3
• fair vs. fare :
It's not fair to put all the blame on him
Bus fares are going up again. • passed vs. past:
English Writing
Unit I : The Correct Word(II)
Objectives
1. To identify false friends in English and learn to choose the correct word for an idea;
unit1 Writing --- A letter to the head teacher
Writing ➢ A letter to the head teacher
一封给校长的信
brainstorm 集体讨论 money-raising ideas
资金筹集方案 in order to 目的在于；为了 【范文】 ➢日期： Feb. 25th ,2014 ➢校长姓名和学校地址：
In order to raise money for children in need,we are going toents and teachers sell food they have made themselves.
➢你们将在什么时间和地点举办这个活 动？：We would like to have the activity at school library this weekends. 你要校长做什么？ Could you please give us permission to have the place?Please write me soon.
结尾：Yours sincerele 你的名字和班级： Mary Class two
Mr. Li ,Huafeng school,Shiling town, huadu district in Guangzhou
➢问候语：Dear Mr. Li ➢你为何写这封信：
We are wrting to you to ask permission to raise money ➢你如何筹集善款：
高一英语《unit1 writing》课件
At the moment I’m studying math at a university.……
……………………………………… ……………………………………………
• 5. 坦率的说，现在，父母和朋友们都为他感到骄 傲。
21st September Dear John,
How is everything going? I hope you can be fine. I’m happy to work here because everyone is nice and friendly.
Show time!
• 1. 黎明，2009年7月毕业于华南师范大学 （SCNU），之后到汶川县的一所希望小学 （Hope Primary School）任教。
• 2 起初他的父母不同意，但最终赢得了他们的支 持。
• 3. 由于离家远，他遭受寂寞之苦，但是他从不抱 怨生活而是迎接挑战。
• 4. 教学占据了他大部分时间。他工作出色深受师 生欢迎，而且在学校起着越来越重要的作用 （have a more and more important role in ）。
At this moment, he is working far away from home and suffering from loneliness, but he meets the challenges rather than plain about the life. Teaching takes up a large part of his time. He works so hard that all teachers and students like him and he plays a more and more important role in the school. To tell the truth, his parents and friends are all proud of him. I also admire him very much.
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Process of writing
• • • • Planning Drafting Editing Final version
The parts of a paragraph
• • • • The topic sentence Support Conclusion Title
Example:
Note: Never introduce a new idea in the concluding sentence.
unity
• A paragraph discusses one and only one main idea from beginning to end. • Every supporting sentence must directly explain or prove the main idea.
about the score
• • • • final exam -- 50% attendance -- 10% participation -- 10% homework -- 30%
some questions about writing:
• Do you like writing? Why or why not? • What kind of writing do you usu. use and how often do you use it? • Do you think you can express yourself well? Why? • If not, what is the most difficult part of writing to you? • What do you expect to learn in this course?
Choose three topics from this list. Narrow each of the three down to a paragraph topic. Then compare with a partner.
• Festivals • Friends • My country
• (Refer to writing exercise-1)
write three possible sentences of support that could be included in a paragrahp. • Topic sentence: Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. • Support 1: • Support 2: • Support 3:
supporting sentences
• Supporting sentences explain or prove the topic sentence. • Writers need to use specific details to be thorough and convincing. • There are several kinds of specific supporting details: examples, statistics, and quotations.
Unit 1 Introducing the Paragraph
• • • • • • Process of Writing The Parts of a Paragraph Form and Unity Cohesion and Coherence Register and Genre Writing a paragraph
• Parents can help their children be successful in
school by encouraging them. Children usually enjoy playing games instead of studying their studying and to remind them to do their homework at home after school. Parents should also encourage their children to study by buying story books with pictures, or they can buy text books or tapes that help children learn to spell or read. The best way to encourage children to study efficiently is to reward them when they get an “A.” As a child, I experienced this. My parents gave me a gift if I had studied well, and then I was very excited. So, if parents really want their children to succeed in school, they need to pay attention to their children’s studies and encourage them.
Group 3
• a. It is hard to know which foods are safe to eat nowadays. • b. In some large ocean fish, there are high levels of mercury. • c. Undercooked chicken and hamburger may carry E.coli bacteria. • d. Not to mention mad cow disease. • e. Food safety is an important issue.
continued:
• topic sentence: Watching TV is a good way to learn spoken English. • Support 1: • Support 2: • Support 3:
concluding sentence
• two purposes of a concluding sentence: • It signals the end of the paragraph. • It leaves the reader with the most important ideas to remember. • two ways to achieve the purposes: • by summarizing the main points of the paragraph • by repeating the topic sentence in different words
The topic sentence
• The topic sentence is the main-idea sentence. It is the most general and most important sentence of the paragraph. It tells the topic—what the paragraph is about-and the controlling idea —the writer’s attitude or idea about the topic.
more exercises:
• Remeber that the topic sentence is the most general statement in a paragraph. Read the following scrambled paragraphs and decide which is topic sentence. • (Refer to writing exercise-1)
commonly-used expressions to end a paragraph
• incorrect examples: • In conclusion, we now have more variety of greeting cards to choose from, but they are also becoming very expensive. • In conclusion, there are many other legends like this one in Hawaii.
• The controlling idea is a word or phrase that focuses or controls the information in the rest of the paragraph. The reader can ask questions about the controlling idea and expect to have them answered in the paragraph.
• finally, in brief, in conclusion, indeed, lastly, in short, therefore, thus, to sum up... The evidence suggests that... There can be no doubt that... These examples show (indicate) that... We can see that...
Group 1
• a. A lunar eclipse is an omen of a coming disaster. • b. Superstitions have been around forever. • c. People hold many superstitious beliefs about the moon. • d. Is made of green cheese.