WRITING PORTFORLIO WRITING SKILL 3 topic 3 an important event in your life the first month of my part time job

HANOI UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTR FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES WRITING PORTFORLIO WRITING SKILL Class: NNA3B-K15 Student’s name: Vu Đăng Hoang H ưng Student code: 2020605763 Teacher’s name: Ms Dinh Ngoc Hanoi, 2021 Table of Content Topic Version 1 An importance event or experience in your life X X A memorable memory X X Time –writing: A misunderstanding between yourself and someone else TV is bad for children Do you agree or disagree? X X X X X X X X Modul e Module Narrative essay Module Opinion essay Is it a good idea for university students to have a part-time job? Time-writing: It is said that school uniform should be obligatory at high school Do you agree or disagree? Signed/ Score Version Signed/ score Comment: Teacher/ score: …………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… : …………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… Version X Topic 3: An important event in your life The first month of my part-time job *Outline I)Introduction: - The hook: Did you remember the first time you made your own money? - Background: It seems to me that it was a very important event when I was still a high school student - Thesis statement: This experience left me a lesson in appreciating the value of money II)Body: - Topic sentence: I started my first job with a lot of difficulties and troubles - The setting: It was a summer vacation, but instead of choosing to go on a trip with my family, I decided to work part-time at a bakery where I had never been before - The characters: The owner of the bakery is a woman in her fifties - The climax: Unfortunately, I burned a few breads and received complaints from my customer - The solution: + I had the enthusiastic guidance of my manager + In the following times, I worked more carefully III)Conclusion: - In the first day, I could not received the payment, but I felt extremely happy because I knew I had worked hard - I understood that making money was not easy, so we needed to learn how to use money effectively *Version Did you remember the first time you made your own money? It seems to me that it was a very important event when I was still a high school student This experience left me a lesson in appreciating the value of money I started my first job with a lot of difficulties and troubles Surprisingly, it was a summer vacation as usual, but instead of choosing to go on a trip with my family, I decided to work part-time at a bakery where I had never been before The owner of the bakery is a woman in her fifties My main jobs there were that in addition to taking orders from customers and preparing food according to their requirements, I also had to clean the floor regularly to keep it in the best condition Firstly, I worked according to her instructions but since I was a newcomer, so everything I did was still unprofessional Due to the large number of customers, I was often overloaded, especially during rush hours On one unfortunate time, I burned some breads and received a lot of complaints from my customer In that moment, I just wanted to give up, but my mind told me to keep trying Fortunately, I received timely help from my manager She taught me wholeheartedly without any complaints I felt very grateful to her because thanks to her supports, I regained my composure and motivation to continue working In the following times, I worked more carefully In my first month, I could not receive the salary, but I felt extremely happy because I had worked hard Eventually, I understood that making money was not easy, so we needed to learn how to use money effectively *Peercheck CHECKLIST Questions Does the essay have three paragraphs? Does the introduction include the hook, background information and thesis statement? Does the body contain enough background information and specific details? Do they support the topic sentence of the body paragraph? Does the body include the topic sentence? Which one? Does the essay include time adverbs and subordinating conjunctions? Are all the verbs in the correct forms? Does the conclusion explain what you learned from the experience? Answers Yes, it has intro, body and conclusion Yes Yes of both Yes, it is “I started my first job with a lot of difficulties and troubles.” Yes Yes Yes Suggested correction *Version Did you remember the first time you made your own money? It seems to me that it was a very important event when I was still a high school student This experience left me a lesson in appreciating the value of money I started my first job with a lot of difficulties and troubles Surprisingly, it was a summer vacation as usual, but instead of choosing to go on a trip with my family, I decided to work part-time at a bakery where I had never been before The owner of the bakery is a woman in her fifties Basically, my main jobs there were that in addition to taking orders from customers and preparing food according to their requirements, I also had to clean the floor regularly to keep it in the best condition Firstly, I worked according to her instructions but since I was a newcomer, so everything I did was still unprofessional Due to a large number of customers, I was often overloaded, especially during rush hours At one unfortunate time, I burned some breads and received a lot of complaints from my customer At that moment, I just wanted to give up, but my mind told me to keep trying Fortunately, I received timely help from my manager She taught me wholeheartedly without any complaints After that, I felt very grateful to her because thanks to her supports, I regained my composure and motivation to continue working In the following times, I worked more carefully In my first month, I could not receive the salary, but I felt extremely happy because I had worked hard Eventually, I understood that making money was not easy, so we needed to learn how to use money effectively Topic: Write an essay about your unforgettable memory "Goosebumps" was the feeling I got when I recounted the hide-and-seek game on a camping trip with my friends last year It was a beautiful sunny day, and we decided to organize a picnic together to relax after a stressful working week We have chosen a very suitable place to set up camp and organize recreational activities When everything was in place, I suddenly realized that I had left my prepared lunch at home I had to go back home to bring them to the camp to the anger of my friends Fortunately, when I got back they were calm and helped me put my lunch on the table While we was having lunch, we came up with an idea for the hide-and-seek game in the forest next to our campsite Everyone was very interested until we couldn't find each other because the forest was too wide I opened my phone to search for a way back, but it couldn't pick up the signal It was also getting dark and cold by this time, which gave me goosebumps I panicked and yelled for help By chance, my phone was normally working back but I received a lot of missed calls from my friend It turned out that they had returned to the camp and were already on their way to find me About ten minutes later, they found me in a state of fear I felt extremely happy at that moment and promised myself that I would never play this game, especially in a forest Although we didn't much, but the camping is a memorable one for us CHECKLIST Questions Answers Suggested correction Does the essay havethree paragraphs? Yes Does the introduction include the hook, background information and thesis statement? No I think your introduction is missing the hook sentence and the thesis sentence Your hook sentence might be a question: Have you ever had that "Goosebumps" feeling? Does the body contain enough background information and specific details? Do they support the topic sentence of the body paragraph? Yes Does the body include the topic sentence? Which one? your body is missing the topic sentence No Personally, Does the essay include time adverbs and subordinating conjunctions? Not at all You need to add time adverbs to your essay such as then, before, eventually and so on Are all the verbs in the correct forms? Yes n a forest Although we didn't much, but the camping is a memorable one for us .-> remove the word "but" and keep the word "Although" Does the conclusion explain what you learned from the experience? Yes Version Topic: Write an essay about your unforgettable memory Have you ever felt so scared that you got goosebumps? That was the feeling I got when I recounted the hide-and-seek game on a camping trip with my friends last year Honestly, I believe that the following experience will make you feel the same It was a beautiful sunny day, and we decided to organize a picnic together to relax after a stressful working week, which was also the beginning of a series of troubles Firstly, we chose a very suitable place to set up camp and organize recreational activities When everything was in place, I suddenly realized that I had left my prepared lunch at home I had to go back home to bring them to the camp to the anger of my friends Fortunately, when I got back they were calm and helped me put my lunch on the table While we were having lunch, we came up with an idea for the hide-and-seek game in the forest next to our campsite Everyone was very interested until we couldn't find each other because the forest was too wide I opened my phone to search for a way back, but it couldn't pick up the signal It was also getting dark and cold by that time, which gave me goosebumps I panicked and yelled for help By chance, my phone was normally working back but I received a lot of missed calls from my friend It turned out that they had returned to the camp and were already on their way to find me About ten minutes later, they found me in a state of fear I felt extremely happy at that moment and promised myself that I would never play this game, especially in a forest Although we didn't much, the camping is a memorable one for us An misunderstanding between yourself and someone else Introduction Hook: “A single moment of misunderstanding is so poisonous, that it makes us forget the hundred lovable moments spent together within a minute” Background information: • This is even worse when it happens between two close friends who share a table in a classroom • It was a misunderstanding between An and I when we were elementary school students Thesis statement: The following will be a lesson about calm that I have learned from my own story Body Topic sentence: It was a class session as usual, when An opened his pen case and discovered that his beloved pen had mysteriously disappeared, which was the beginning of misunderstanding between us Descriptive details: • He searched and searched but still couldn't find the pen • I helped him find it He opened my pen case and discovered a similar one • He hastily blamed me for being a thief without any specific evidence • I tried to explain that it was the pen I bought yesterday, and that it was just a coincidence • He didn't trust me despite my explanation, he still made a fuss in front of the whole class • I felt so embarrassed and I cried water When it's turbulent, it's difficult to see When it's calm, everything becomes clear" (Prasad Mahes) Topic: TV is bad for children Do you agree or disagree? *Outline I)Introduction: - The hook: Today, with the development of science and technology, TV plays an essential role in each of our lives - Background: Some believe that TV has negative effects on children while others have the opposite view - Thesis statement: Personally, I totally agree with the second group because I know TV has a lot of benefits for children that I will list below II)Body: - Topic sentence: - Examples/reasons: + Enhance their background knowledge about a variety of aspects: Through channels and programs about education, science + Help them to be more active and improve their emotions: Through entertainment programs, sports + Develop critical thinking: Express their opinions on topical issues - Counter-argument: Besides the advantages, there are disadvantages that children can face If their parents allow them to watch TV uncontrollably, they will easily become addicted, even glued to the TV for many hours In addition, watching non-selective programs, such as those that are violent or inappropriate for their age, will inadvertently cause children to display erroneous expressions in their behaviour As a result, the child will gradually withdraw and not want to communicate with anyone, which is especially bad for children's mental health - Refutation: However, in addition to the child's self-consciousness, it is largely dependent on the upbringing of their parents TV will not harm children if children are educated and instructed to use TV effectively Moreover, they need supervision and support from their families so that watching TV brings more benefits to them III)Conclusion: - Summary and comment: In conclusion, TV was invented to serve people and whether it is good or not depends on how you use it Especially, if you have children at home, help them learn how to use TV effectively because TV is really useful for children *Version Nowadays, with the development of science and technology, TV plays an essential role in each of our lives Some believe that TV has negative effects on children while others have the opposite view Personally, I totally agree with the second group because I know TV has a lot of benefits for children that I will list below First of all, TV helps to enhance their background knowledge about a variety of aspects Besides school time, children can learn a lot of new knowledge beyond what is already in books Life skills such as cooking for example, cooking channels will guide children to cook simple dishes for themselves and their families Besides, the discovery channels will bring useful information about the wonders of the world or ways to survive in special circumstances Secondly, through sports or entertainment programs, children will be more active and their emotions will improve too I have a little sister and she seems to be quite happy when she watches cartoon movies after eight hours of her classes and she also loves to dance like cartoon characters on TV Thirdly, critical thinking will be formed In fact, there will be times when children ask their parents questions about something they don't know on TV to find the anwsers In case, if the answer is not satisfactory, children will respond with the knowledge they have learned outside On the other hand, there are some disadvantages that children may face If their parents allow them to watch TV uncontrollably, they will easily become addicted, even glued to the TV for many hours In addition, watching non-selective programs, such as those that are violent or inappropriate for their age, will inadvertently cause children to display erroneous expressions in their behaviour As a result, the child will gradually withdraw and not want to communicate with anyone, which is especially bad for children's mental health However, in addition to the child's self-consciousness, it is largely dependent on the upbringing of their parents TV will not harm children if children are educated and instructed to use TV effectively Moreover, they need supervision and support from their families so that watching TV brings more benefits to them In conclusion, TV was invented to serve people and whether it is good or not depends on how you use it Especially, if you have children at home, help them learn how to use TV effectively because TV is really useful for children Checklist Questions Does the essay have paragraph? Does the introduction include a hook and a thesis? Does the body paragraph have a topic sentence? Does the body paragraph give reasons and explanations that suport the topic sentence? Does it give a counterargument and refutation? Does the conclusion refer to the main idea of the essay? Are quantity expressions used to avoid overgeneralizations? Are connectors used to show the relationship ( opposition or support) between ideas? Answers Yes, it does Yes, it does Yes, does it Yes, it does Yes, it does Yes, it does Yes, they are Suggested correction *Version : Checked by Xuan Quan Nowadays, with the development of science and technology, TV plays an essential role in each of our lives Some believe that TV has negative effects on children while others have the opposite view Personally, I totally agree with the second group because I know TV has a lot of benefits for children that I will list below First of all, TV helps to enhance their background knowledge about a variety of aspects Besides school time, children can learn a lot of new knowledge beyond what is already in books Life skills such as cooking for example, cooking channels will guide children to cook simple dishes for themselves and their families Besides, the discovery channels will bring useful information about the wonders of the world or ways to survive in special circumstances Secondly, through sports or entertainment programs, children will be more active and their emotions will also be improved I have a little sister and she seems to be quite happy when she watches cartoon movies after eight hours of her classes and she also loves to dance like cartoon characters on TV Thirdly, critical thinking will be formed In fact, there will be times when children ask their parents questions about something they don't know on TV to find the anwsers In case, if the answer is not satisfactory, children will respond with the knowledge they have learned outside On the other hand, there are some disadvantages that children may face If their parents allow them to watch TV uncontrollably, they will easily become addicted, even glued to the TV for many hours In addition, watching non-selective programs, such as those that are violent or inappropriate for their age, will inadvertently cause children to display erroneous expressions in their behaviour As a result, the child will gradually withdraw and not want to communicate with anyone, which is especially bad for children's mental health However, in addition to the child's self-consciousness, it is largely dependent on the upbringing of their parents TV will not harm children if children are educated and instructed to use TV effectively Moreover, they need supervision and support from their families so that watching TV brings more benefits to them In conclusion, TV was invented to serve people and whether it is good or not depends on how you use it Especially, if you have children at home, help them learn how to use TV effectively because TV is really useful for children *Version Nowadays, with the development of science and technology, TV undoubtedly plays an essential role in our lives Some believe that TV has some negative effects on children while others believe it brings substantial benefits to them Personally, I totally agree with the second group First of all, TV helps children enhance their background knowledge about a variety of aspects Apart from knowledge gained from school, children can learn a lot of new understanding beyond what is already in books Life skills such as cooking for example, cooking channels will guide children to cook simple dishes for themselves and their families Besides, the discovery channels will bring useful information about the wonders of the world or ways to survive in special circumstances Secondly, through sports or entertainment programs, children will be more active and their emotions will also be improved I have a little sister and she seems to be quite happy when she watches cartoon movies after eight hours of her classes and she also loves to dance like cartoon characters on TV Thirdly, critical thinking will be developed In fact, there will be times when children ask their parents questions about things they don't know on TV In case, if the anwsers are not satisfactory, children will respond with the knowledge they have learned outside On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of watching TV that children may face If their parents allow them to watch TV uncontrollably, they will easily become addicted, even glued to the TV for many hours In addition, watching non-selective programs, such as those that are violent or inappropriate for their age, will inadvertently cause children to display erroneous expressions in their behaviour As a result, the child will gradually withdraw and not want to communicate with anyone, which is particularly bad for children's mental health However, in addition to a child's self-consciousness, it is largely dependent on the upbringing of their parents TV will not harm children if children are educated and instructed to use TV properly Moreover, they need supervision and support from their family so that watching TV brings more benefits to them In conclusion, TV seems to be an amzing device for children to study, relax and voice children’s opinion on the world Especially, if you have children at home, help them learn how to use TV effectively because TV is really useful for children *Version Nowadays, with the development of science and technology, TV undoubtedly plays an essential role in our lives Some believe that TV has some negative effects on children while others believe it brings substantial benefits to them Personally, I totally agree with the second group's opinion that TV is very useful for children First of all, TV helps children enhance their background knowledge about a variety of aspects Apart from knowledge gained from school, children can learn a lot of new understanding beyond what is already in books Life skills such as cooking for example, cooking channels will guide children to cook simple dishes for themselves and their families Besides, the discovery channels will bring useful information about the wonders of the world or ways to survive in special circumstances Secondly, through sports or entertainment programs, children will be more active and their emotions will also be improved I have a little sister and she seems to be quite happy when she watches cartoon movies after eight hours of her classes and she also loves to dance like cartoon characters on TV Thirdly, critical thinking will be developed In fact, there will be times when children ask their parents questions about things they don't know on TV In case, if the anwsers are not satisfactory, children will respond with the knowledge they have learned outside On the other side, it is argued that TV makes children addicted, even glued to the TV for many hours However, in addition to a child's self-consciousness, it is largely dependent on the upbringing of their parents TV will not harm children if children are educated and instructed to use TV properly In conclusion, TV seems to be an amzing device for children to study, relax and voice children’s opinion on the world Especially, if you have children at home, help them learn how to use TV effectively because TV is really useful for children Topic: Is it a good idea for university students to have a part-time job? *Outline I)Introduction: - The hook: It is true that, along with the economic and social development, the amount of university students willing to have a part time job is remarkably increasing As a result, it has become one of the most controversial issues among students - Background: Some hold the view that students can face certain challenges with a part-time job Meanwhile, others argue that working part-time can bring students some benefits - Thesis statement: From my point of view, I believe that university students should have a part time job cuz the good thing about working part-time while studying is the fact that money will not be the only thing which student will gain through working II)Body: - Topic sentence: - Examples/reasons: + working part time allow students to earn money + students can gain hugh amount of social skills - Counter-argument: However, this is a challenge that the students have to face They have to learn to balance working with studying and form a new living habit It seems to be the main issue of working part-time cuz in order to keep up in both their study and work they have to be more self-motivated - Refutation: But in contrast, if students are capable of keeping a balance between their study and their work, and ensure that they spend enough time on their homework or exercise assignments, their time management skills will be developed III)Conclusion: - Summary and comment: *Version It is true that, along with the economic and social development, the amount of university students willing to have a part time job is remarkably increasing As a result, it has become one of the most controversial issues among students Some hold the view that students can face certain challenges with a part-time job Meanwhile, others argue that working part-time can bring students some benefits From my point of view, I believe that university students should have a part time job cuz the good thing about working part-time while studying is the fact that money will not be the only thing which student will gain through working First of all, working part time allow students to earn money Education cost, daily needs, rents, and so on having a part time job means you can now be able to reduce them at some points In addition, it is evident that it is hard to earn money in most situations, so earning money during school years also teaches students to understand true values of money Secondly, thanks to part-time students can gain hugh amount of social skills Formal training at colleges or universities only provides students with a basic background In this case, it is no doubt that working part-time seems to be more helpful as it helps students learn more about social skills If they are able to find the correct job, it will give them an invaluable head start in your career and they will have the upper hand the moment they graduate On the other side, some people believe that doing part-time job is wasting time and it will distract students from their studies In fact, this opinion is completely true in the case of students who give priority to making money over the original learning goal However, if students learn how to manage their time and set up a reasonable schedule, this problem can be completely avoided, and in addition, students will learn many other skills In conclusion, a part-time job brings some benefit to a university student in many ways in that it allows a student to be more independent, experienced and confident Checklist Questions Does the essay have paragraph? Does the introduction include a hook and a thesis? Does the body paragraph have a topic sentence? Does the body paragraph give reasons and explanations that suport the topic sentence? Does it give a counterargument and refutation? Does the conclusion refer to the main idea of the essay? Are quantity expressions used to avoid overgeneralizations? Are connectors used to show the relationship ( opposition or support) between ideas? Answers Suggested correction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Peer-checked by : Nguyễễn Thành Trung *Version Recently, with the development of society, the number of students working part-time jobs is increasing There are many people who oppose students to work part-time jobs while others have the opposite view that it brings a lot of benefits to students From my point of view, I strongly believe that working part-time jobs is a wise choice for students for the following reasons First of all, working part time allows students to earn money Tuition fees, daily needs, rents, and so on, having a part time job means you can now be able to reduce them at some points In addition, it is evident that it is hard to earn money in most situations, so earning money during school years also teaches students to understand the true value of money Secondly, thanks to part-time students can gain a huge number of social skills Formal training at colleges or universities only provides students with a basic background In this case, there is no doubt that working part-time seems to be more helpful as it helps students learn more about social skills If they are able to find the right job, it will give them an invaluable head start in their career and they will have the upper hand the moment they graduate On the other hand, some people believe that working a part-time job is wasting time and it will distract students from their studies In fact, this opinion is completely true in case of students who give priority to making money over the original learning goal However, if students learn how to manage their time and set up a reasonable schedule, this problem can be completely avoided, and in addition, students will learn many other skills In conclusion, a part-time job brings some benefit to a university student in many ways in that it allows a student to be more independent, experienced and confident In the future, when globalization is still a growing trend, there will be a lot of students actively looking for job opportunities or even part-time work even while they are studying at university Topic: It is said that school uniforms should be obligatory at high school *Outline I)Introduction: - The hook: Uniforms have long been a sign to identify individuals in an organization - Background: There is a controversy about whether there should be a regulation requiring uniforms in high schools or not - Thesis statement: Personally, I strongly believe that students should wear uniforms for the following reasons II)Body: - Topic sentence: - Examples/reasons: + Firstly, uniforms not only erase the gap between rich and poor, but also tighten the relationship between students + Secondly, uniforms are designed to match the specifics of the learning environment - Counter-argument: On the other side, there are some people who hold the view that uniforms are not attractive as casual clothes - Refutation: However, recently, most uniforms are designed to be not only beautiful but also suitable for the school environment In addition, if students place too much importance on the appearance rather than the usefullness of the uniform, they will be easily distracted from their studies III)Conclusion: - Summary and comment: In summary, uniforms are very useful for students because they not only help address the problems of inequality, but also very convenient for students in their high school In the future, more schools will encourage students to wear uniforms so that they can their academic work more effectively *Version Uniforms have long been a sign to identify individuals in an organization There is a controversy about whether there should be a regulation requiring uniforms in high schools or not Personally, I strongly believe that students should wear uniforms for some following reasons Firstly, uniforms not only erase the gap between rich and poor, but also tighten the relationship between students Students will be equal and united with each other, which is unlikely in casual clothes The goal of having a school uniform is to maintain uniformity in the dress code of all students For example, in Vietnam, wearing uniforms has become a means of engaging students in a particular school to help them communicate with each other more effectively Secondly, uniforms are designed to match the specifics of the learning environment At school, students not only study, but they also participate in other physical activities, so wearing uniforms will help them move more easily In addition, on hot summer days, uniforms can absorb sweat and regulate body temperature well On the opposite side, there are some people who hold the view that uniforms are not attractive as casual clothes However, recently, most uniforms are designed not only to be beautiful but also to highlight the characteristics of each specific school In addition, students can flexibly wear uniforms in different activities such as going to a picnic or even wearing it at home In summary, uniforms are very useful for students because they not only help address the problems of inequality, but also very convenient for students in their high school In the future, more schools will encourage students to wear uniforms so that they can their academic work more effectively Checklist Questions Does the essay have paragraph? Does the introduction include a hook and a thesis? Doeas the body paragraph have a topic sentence? Does the body paragraph give reasons and explanations that suport the topic sentence? Does it give a counterargument and refutation? Answers Yes Suggested correction Yes Yes Yes Yes Does the conclusion refer to Yes the main idea of the essay? Are quantity expressions used Yes to avoid overgeneralizations? Are connectors used to show Yes the relationship ( opposition or support) between ideas? *Version Uniforms have long been a way to identify individuals in an organization There is a controversy about whether there should be a regulation requiring uniforms in high schools or not Personally, I strongly believe that students should wear uniforms for two main reasons Firstly, uniforms not only erase the gap between the rich and the poor, but also tighten the relationship between students Students will be equal and united with each other, which is unlikely in casual clothes The goal of having a school uniform is to maintain uniformity in the dress code of all students For example, in Vietnam, wearing uniforms has become a means of engaging students in a particular school to help them communicate with each other more effectively Secondly, uniforms are designed to match the specifics of the learning environment At school, students not only study, but they also participate in other physical activities, so wearing uniforms will help them move more easily In addition, on hot summer days, uniforms can absorb sweat and regulate body temperature well On the other side, there are some people who hold the view that uniforms are not as attractive as casual clothes However, recently, most uniforms are designed not only to be beautiful but are to highlight the characteristics of each specific school In addition, students can flexibly wear uniforms in different activities such as going to a picnic or even wearing them at home In summary, uniforms are very useful for students because they not only help them address the problems of inequality, but also very convenient for students in their high school In the future, if schools encourage students to wear uniforms, they can their academic work more effectively ... ………………………………………………………………………………… Version X Topic 3: An important event in your life The first month of my part- time job *Outline I)Introduction: - The hook: Did you remember the first time you made your own money? -... them an invaluable head start in their career and they will have the upper hand the moment they graduate On the other hand, some people believe that working a part- time job is wasting time and it... them an invaluable head start in your career and they will have the upper hand the moment they graduate On the other side, some people believe that doing part- time job is wasting time and it will