1st meeting
Read the text below
Global Warming
Global warming is a phenomenon used to describe the gradual increase in the
temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans. Global warming is not a new
problem but lately people are acknowledging that we are facing a serious
problem. Climate change is apparent everywhere. Failed crops, economic
slowdown, and deforestation are among the several impacts of global warming.
First of all, there is irrefutable evidence that human activities have
changed the atmosphere of our earth. Since the time we have been
industrializing, we started polluting our waters and air, and have been
releasing greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.
Secondly, according to research by greenpeace organization, there is
evidence of extensive deforestation being carried out in Indonesia and other
tropical countries around the world. These forests are used to grow crops like
palm sugar, palm oil and coffee-the lifeline of Western society (Greenpeace
report, 2007). The impact of climate change is noticeable throughout
Asia-Pacific, either during hot days or too much rain accompanied by wind and
thunderstorm. This has started to affect the economy as well.
Furthermore, the shifting weather patterns have made it difficult for
farmers to grow crops. A recent study has shown that due to unpredictable
weather patterns, there have been a lot of failed crops (Reuters, 2007).
In conclusion, global warming is not a new problem nor are we solely
responsible for it. But as the citizens of the world, we have to take every
possible action to help overcome this issue. It is not only for us but for all
the future generation to follow.
Discussion
1. What is global warming?
2. Is it a severe problem? Why?
3. What kind of text is given above?
2nd meeting
Analytical Exposition
Purpose: To reveal the readers that something is the important case
Generic Structure:
Title
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1. Thesis
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Introduction
. This is
the starting point of an exposition esssay.
. Here you
state the topic and establish the point of view (thesis statement).
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Introductory statement should be an emotional statement or a question that is
an attention grabber.
. A preview
of the points you plan to make to support your thesis (argument).
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2. Arguments
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Body
. A series
of arguments to convince the audience.
.Each
paragraph has a main point, reason for the main point and evidence to support
the main point.
. Use of
emotive words, mental verbs, causal conjunctions to persuade the audience.
. Each
paragraph has to be logically linked to the previous paragraph and to the
thesis statement
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3.
Reiteration/
Conclusion
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Conclusion
. Retirates
or restates the thesis statement.
. Summarizes
what has been stated.
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Dominant Language Features:
1. Using modals
2. Using action verbs
3. Using thinking verbs
4. Using adverbs
5. Using adjective
6. Using technical terms
7. Using general and abstract noun
8. Using connectives/transition
Text Organization
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Banning Of Motorbikes Is Necessary In The Housing Areas
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Language Featurea
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Introduction
(Thesis Statement)
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Motorbikes are a nuisance and a cause for great distress. Even though motorbikes
or considered as the most convenient from of transportation, I think they are
a hazard to humans, animals, as well as the environment. Ithink motorbikes
should be banned in housing areas due to the following reasons: cause of
unreasonable amount of noise, air pollution, diseases,and accidents.
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Mental Verbs
I think
I believe
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Argument 1
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Elaboration
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First of all, Iwould like to point out that motorbike are major
constributor to the pollution in the wolrld. Research has shown that
motorbikes emit a deadly gas that is dangerous for environment. Consequently,
long-therm emission of gas from motorbikes is a major constributor of global
warming (science daily).
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Conjunctive relations
First of all
Secondly
Causal conjunctions
Consequently
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Argument 2
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Elaboration
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Secondly, according to report from BBC News Channel, motorbikes are also
responsible for causing diseases such as bronchitis, cancer, and are a major
trigger of asthma and high blood pressure. Some of the diseases are so gastly
that they can kill people (BBC News ,2009).
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Generic reference
Accidents
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Argument 3
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Elaboration
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Furthermore, motorbikes create so much noise. There is “Vroom Vroom”
noise every where. It is extremely difficult to sleep parents with infants
find it extremely challenging. The moment their babies fall a sleep, one or
other motorbike passes by and the baby wakes up. It is also arduos for
children to cocentrate on their homework. Expert are of opinion that if
there is extreme noise, It can lead to deafness and lack of cocentration in
children and adults (Field,1993).
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Children
Parents
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Argument 4
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Elaboration
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Finally motorbikes are responsible for horrible accidents. In some cases
there are deaths. Motorbikes riders go so fast that they are enable to stop
on time thus they and up hitting other people or animals. Many a time lot of
animals are trampled and found death and road. Motorbikes are known to be the
biggest killers on road (field,1993).
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Present tense
Are responsible
Go so fast
Are known
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In conclusion, from the argumants above, I strongly believe that
motorbikes should be banned from housing areas.
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Complete the text below using the format of an analytical exposition and give it a suitable title.
Choose one of the topics given below
Project 2
Here It Is.
Analytical Exposition Quiz: Click Here
3rd meeting
Choose one of the topics given below
4th meeting
Write an
analytical exposition text on any of the recent issues in the media. Give at
least two (2) arguments plus an explanation to support your thesis statement. Follow
the format of an exposition text given in the before.
When you are
done writing your first draft, consult your teacher to get a feedback on your
writing.
Draft 1:
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Draft 2:
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Draft 3:
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5th meeting
Project 2
Here It Is.
6th meeting
Formative AssessmentAnalytical Exposition Quiz: Click Here
