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UNIT 1: DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPHS Lesson aims: On completion of this unit, students can  Be aware of the typical features of a descriptive paragraph  Know how to organize ideas in a descriptive writing  Be able to write a good description Lesson focuses:  Descriptive organization  Typical language features Time allocation table: periods Order 1.1 Contents Descriptive organization Languages features Practice Time to period 3rd period to 4th period 5th to 8th period st nd Descriptive organization ([1], p.34) Activity 1: Examine the following paragraphs and then identify the topic sentence, the supporting sentences and the concluding sentence in each one Marie Marie is as beautiful as any Hollywood starlet Her thick, wavy, long black hair gracefully falls down to her shoulders and surrounds exquisite, diamond-shaped face A golden suntan usually highlights her smooth, clear complexion Her lightly arched chestnut brown eyebrows draw attention to her deep blue eyes, which remind me of a lake on a stormy day Her eyes are large, but not too large, with thick eyelashes Her nose is straight and neither too neither long nor too short A small black mole on the left side of her mouth adds to her beauty And her mouth! It is small mouth that looks delicate and feminine Her lips are rather thin, but not too thin; her light pink lipstick adds another touch of feminine beauty When she smiles, which is often, her well-formed and even, white teeth brighten up her whole face There is nothing but extraordinary beauty in the face of Marie The Long Life of my Grandfather’s Car I own a car that has special meaning for me because it belonged to my grandfather When he was a young man, he saved money so he could buy a beautiful car to use on trips around the country He finally bought a Cadillac convertible It was white and blue with silver trim There were white circles on the tires, and it had a powerful horn that made people jump out of his way The seats were also white, but the dashboard was black The steering wheel had a brown leather cover The mats were gray and always clean My grandfather took very good care of the car, and after he died my uncle gave it to me I am very happy because it still has the original motor, and the body is intact If it has problems, I will fix it myself I plan to take very good care of my grandfather’s car because someday I will use it to travel to all the states and cities that my grandfather visited when he was a young man Activity 2: Read the paragraph again and then discuss the following questions: What does the topic sentence of a descriptive writing state? What are the supporting sentences about? How is the paragraph ended? Activity 3: Fill in the outline below with information from the paragraphs above If you not find the information for a certain part of the outline from the paragraph, write “it is not mentioned” in the blanks of the outline Topic sentence - The item to be described:……………………………………………………… - The author’s general feeling/opinion about the item:…………………………… Supporting sentences - Background information about the item ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… - Descriptive details about the item ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… - Details about the author’s feelings ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… Concluding sentence - Restated idea:……………………………………………………………………… 1.2 Language features ([1], pp 39-45) Activity 4: Examine the two descriptive paragraphs above again and then point out their common features involving the following points: - The choice of language - Parts of speech - Verb tenses 1.2.1 Using specific language Activity 5: Read the following pairs of sentences Circle the letter of the sentence that is more specific a I like to wear my grandmother’s jewelry b I like to wear my grandmother’s pearl necklace a My best friend gave me a novel by Chang- Rae Lee for my birthday b My best friend gave me a book for my birthday a Someone lent her an umbrella b Her father lent her an umbrella a I inherited some furniture b I inherited my grandmother’s chair a Steve has a new laptop b Steve has a new computer a Jordan received a toy b Jordan received a teddy bear Activity 6: Rewrite the following sentences Replace the underlined words and phrases with words that are more specific Maria found some jewelry in the basement My mother gave me some money I like my desk My father enjoyed making things My grandparents collected souvenirs We always have vegetables for dinner 1.2.2 Using adjectives Activity 7: Change the following sentences by adding two or three adjectives to each one I love my bicycle No one understands why I still wear my jeans If I could only save one thing from a fire, it would be my chair The piano in my parents’ house is located in the room My mother gave me her ring 1.2.3 Using Be to define and describe Activity 8: In each of the paragraph above, find examples to illustrate each mentioned usage of “to be” 1.3 Writing the paragraph Activity 9: With your group, choose one the following topics to write a descriptive paragraph within 150 words - An adorable person - A pet - One of your favorite things - A place you like most Activity 10: Exchange your writing with the other groups for comments and edition The feedback involves the following points: Format General structure Unity and coherence Style Ideas Language use  HOME WORK Task 1: Write an individual writing on one of the topics in Activity Task 2: Exchange your writing with a partner for comments and edition Task 3: Improve your writing, based on the feedback you have got from your peer Reference: [1]Savage.A.& Shafield, M Effective Academic Writing 1: The Paragraph Oxford University Press 2007 UNIT 2: NARRATIVE PARAGRAPHS Lesson aims: On completion of this unit, students will be able to  be aware of the role of narrating skill in real communication  get knowledge of the typical features of a narrative writing in terms of organization and language  know how to write an effective narration Lesson focuses:  Definition and usages  Descriptive organization  Language features Time allocation table: periods Order Contents Time Definition and usages 1st to 2nd period Narrative organization Languages features 3rd period to 4th period Practice 5th to 8th period 2.1 Theory and controlled practice 2.1.1 What is a narration? ([1], p 122 &[2], p 65) Activity 1: Arrange the following pictures and then use them as cues to write a complete story (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Activity 2: Discuss these questions: What is a narrative writing? In what ways is a narrative paragraph similar to and different from a descriptive paragraph? What kinds of texts you have ever read in the real life you think are of narration? What could be the situations in which you are supposed to narrate? 2.1.2 Narrative organization ([1], pp 126-127 & [2], p 65) Activity 3: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions Which is the topic sentence? What information appears in the topic sentence? How is the paragraph developed? a By telling a story b By giving reasons c By describing an objects with details Which sentences give specific information about the topic? What does sentence do? a It gives details about the topic sentence b It tells the reader when and where the event happened c It lets the reader know that the paragraph will talk about UFOs Is sentence 11 the concluding sentence? What does the concluding function in this paragraph? a Wrap up the story b Include a comment about how the writer felt after the event c Mention the outcome of the event Activity 4: The following groups of sentences belong to a story Arrange them in a logical order so as to make a meaningful narrative paragraph (a) (b) (c) (d) Activity 5: Identify each of the four parts in the following paragraphs The Best Hamburger of My Life When I was thirteen years old, I had a great surprise at the Grand Hotel in Toronto My favorite soccer was visiting from Mexico, so I went to the hotel to get autographs from some of the players When I got there, I waited outside for a long time because I was very nervous Finally, I told my legs to start moving, and I went up to my favorite striker, Sergio Verdirame, and asked for his autograph My voice was trembling, but it controlled it He stopped to listen to me, and then an amazing thing happened He invited me to his table for dinner I could not believe it! Suddenly, I was sitting across the table from Sergio Verdirame! I ordered a big hamburger with everything on it except onions When the food came, my hands were shaking, and I could not eat or talk After a while, I took a deep breath and said to myself, “Hey, this happens just once in your life.” I got rid of my nerves and started talking with the team and enjoying my hamburger They were really great guys, and we had a good time laughing and joking together That was the most delicious hamburger I ever ate in my life because I was eating it with my idol An Accident at the School Gym At 10:15 am on Friday 23rd March there was an incident in which a student sustained a minor injury The student was participating in a gymnastics class involving a series of floor exercises During an attempt at backward rolls, the student strained her neck slightly Following the assessment of the injury by the supervising teacher, the student was taken to hospital, where the injury was diagnosed as minor neck strain The medical officer on duty advised the student that she would be fit to return to school the next day 2.1.3 Language Features Activity 6: Read the two paragraphs above again and then state: What factors you think a narration needs to acquire so as to be interesting to the reader What the typical language features of a narration are, in terms of parts of speech, sentence structure, verb tenses, pattern of organization and transitions How the first paragraph similar to and different from the second one in terms of organization and language features 2.1.3.1 Using sensory and Emotional Details ([1], pp 132-133)  Sensory details give information about how something looks, smells, tastes, feels or what it sounds like Ex: My teeth chattering and my legs felt like jelly The morning sun warmed my back  Emotional details help the reader understand the writer’s feelings Ex: Suddenly, my fear vanished, and I felt confident as I looked out at the crowd The sight filled me with excitement Activity 7: Read the sentences below Write an S next to the sentences that have sensory details Write an E next to the sentences that have emotional details The morning mist brought in the smell of the ocean We were very nervous, so we called the police I had never felt such happiness The dates were sticky and sweet, and they were a delicious compliment to the hot, bitter tea Ricky and I arrived around 8:00, and we were happy to be home The news left us saddened and worried about the future I felt a sharp pain in my ankle, and I recognized the sting of a jelly fish We could hear the roar of the waterfall for a long time before we actually saw it I was shocked and disappointed by the results 10 My mother always smelled like flowery perfume Activity 8: Find and underline all the groups of words that you think are of sensory or emotional details in the paragraphs of activity Activity 9: Support the following sentences with either sensory details or emotional details Sensory details Example: Our guide had an interesting fashion sense He wore the same khaki pants every day, but his shirts always had colorful patterns of flowers, dancers, or other tropical scenes We ate a wonderful meal The flower garden was delightful My father taught me to swim in a river behind my house My mother’s kitchen was everyone’s favorite room His house has not been taken care of for many years and it is now in a poor condition Emotional details Example: I would like to forget my first job interview I was so nervous; my hands were wet and so was my shirt I met my girl- friend on the Internet At first, I did not like the new puppy, but after a while I changed my mind I began to walk down the aisle towards my future husband I walked into the cold dark cave 10 The test was over, and I had earned the highest score 2.1.3.2 Using adverbials of sequence and time ([1], p 134) Showing order of events Adverbs Adverbial phrases Adverbial conjunctions Next, then, later, afterwards, At first, at last, a little while Before, after, until, once finally, eventually, later (+clause) subsequently, for a minute, hour, day, etc., No sooner… than…/ first, second, etc during the morning, day, hardly….when… previously, soon, week, etc immediately before, after (+noun) Showing simultaneous events Adverbs Meanwhile, concurrently, simultaneously, Adverbial phrases At the same time, in the meantime, during, Adverbial conjunctions At the same time that…, while, when, Activity 10: Underline all of the adverbials in three paragraphs above Then write S The rice seeds are now ready to begin their four to fivemonth journey to maturity Early in the growing cycle, one to two applications of herbicides are applied to control weeds If necessary, farmers may also treat the fields for the rice water weevil and other insects Early application of just a few crop protection materials ensures pure rice at harvest The rice grows rapidly, ultimately reaching a height of feet During this time, farmers are careful to maintain a consistent water depth of the same inches By late summer, the grain begins to appear in long panicles on the top of the plant By September, the grain heads are mature and ready to be harvested On average, each acre will yield over 8,000 pounds of rice! (http://www.essortment.com)rice-grown-55182.html Activity 3: Think of the situations in which you could be exposed to instructions or give the instructions Give examples 3.1.2 Process organization ([1], pp 80-81) The Writing Process (1)The writing process has four distinct phases (2) The first is invention, which is aided by any number of techniques, including free-writing, mind-mapping and outlining (3) In this first stage, it is important for a writer not to edit but to let ideas flow and to simply get them down on paper (4) After invention, comes the first draft- the stage where the ideas start to take shape (5) Many writers use a sentence outline at this stage to see where they need to cut and where they need to add material (6) The first draft is also where the writers should develop a tentative thesis to guide the structure of their essay (6) The next stage of the process is when both the second and third draft are done (7) Here, ideas and structure are refined, and the thesis is revised until it becomes the unifying idea of the paper (8) Finally, comes the last stage, that of editing (9) Writers should take care at this stage that all sentence structure and punctuation is correct, and they should make corrections to documentation format as needed (10) Writers often repeat these four phases more than once, or skip a phase and go back to it, making the writing process more cyclical than linear Activity 4: Examine the paragraph above Then answer the following questions Which one is the topic sentence? What does the topic sentence state? How many steps is the process composed of? Underline the sentences that introduce those steps Which sentences in the paragraph describe or explain the process? Underline the concluding sentence Which of the following best describe the concluding sentence? a It is a suggestion on how to take the writing process properly b It tells the expected results of the process c It is a summary of the main steps d It restates the topic sentence Activity 5: Fill in the form below with information from the paragraph that follows Topic sentence (1) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… Supporting sentences: (phrases) Step 1(1) : …………………………………………………………………………………………… Supporting details (3): (phrase or key words only) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… Supporting sentences: (phrases) Step 2(4) : …………………………………………………………………………………………… Supporting details (5): (phrase or key words only) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… Supporting sentences: (phrases) Step 3(6) : …………………………………………………………………………………………… Supporting details (7): (phrase or key words only) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… Supporting sentences: (phrases) Step 4(9) : …………………………………………………………………………………………… Supporting details (9): (phrase or key words only) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… Concluding sentence (10) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… The Secret to a Successful Vacation Imagine that you are on vacation at the beach, and you open your suitcase to discover that you have forgotten your swimsuit! This and other disasters and inconveniences can be avoided if you follow certain steps when packing your suitcase The first step is to review your travel plans and activities Make a list and save it so that you can check your items before you leave Next, gather the items you will need for your activities Remove any item that is not necessary Try to mix and match fewer pieces of clothing and shoes by choosing a color or colors that match Third, you are ready to pack Start with large items such as books or shoes Stuff your shoes will extra socks to save space Then, place shoes in plastic bags and fit them into the corners of your suitcase There should be plenty of room for the clothes To avoid wrinkles, layer your clothes and roll them up Put the rolls of clothing into the suitcase Then put in the smaller items Finally, before you close your suitcase, check your list Make sure you have not forgotten your swimsuit! It is worthwhile to take your time when you pack your suitcase because a well-packed suitcase is the secret to a good travel experience 3.1.3 Language features 3.1.3.1 Using time order words ([1], pp 86-87) Time order words tell the order of steps in the process Adverbs Adverbial conjunctions  To indicate the first After two steps: first and Before second  To indicate the order steps: next, then, later, after that  To indicate the last step in the process: finally, eventually, at last Phrases The first step is… The second step is… …… Activity 6: Underline all the words/ phrases used to introduce the steps in the two paragraphs above Activity 7: Arrange the following sentences in a logical order to make a meaningful paragraph Use the time order words in each sentence as cues It is easy to have a good dinner party if you follow some easy steps Next, make a list of people that you would like to invite After your house is clean, go shopping for food, flowers and decorations Then, make a funny on the music and wait for the fun to begin Before the guests arrive, decorate the house, set the table, and take a shower After you have everything you need, plan a meal and make sure you can cook most of it before your guests arrive A few days before the party, start cleaning your house First, choose an appropriate date at least two weeks before the party Activity 8: Read the following paragraph Fill in the blanks with appropriate time order words Remember to use proper punctuation One big challenge that many people like is running in a marathon A marathon is a race that is over 26 miles, so it is very hard to complete the race If you want to run the entire course, you have to train diligently ……… (1), buy a good pair of comfortable running shoes Then, begin your running practice at least six months………….(2) you run in the race Try to run three to six miles at least four times a week You must also stretch before and after a run to avoid tight muscles ………… (3) your body is accustomed to longer runs, you can work on your strength by doing sprints, or short fast runs ………… (4), lengthen your runs to ten or 12 miles Make sure you drink plenty of water when you go on longer runs because it is important for your muscles When the day of the race is close, check your shoes You might need a new pair At the night before your race, eat a lot of carbohydrates They will give you energy for the big day …………… (5), on the day of the race, get up early and drink plenty of water You should feel confident, strong and ready to go 3.1.3.2 Using imperatives ([1], pp 90-91) Activity 9: Put a check next to the imperative sentences Buy a good quality tape It is important to start early in the morning to avoid the heat Get down on your hands and knees and crawl under the smoke Try not to get chili powder in your eyes You shouldn’t check grammar errors in the revising stage With your left hand, grab the red handle and pull it You need to be patient Getting out of the traffic jam is not too difficult if you follow this procedure Activity 10: Underline all the imperatives in the two paragraphs above Activity 11: Rewrite the following sentences as imperatives It is necessary to check the horse back for sticks and insects before putting on the saddle blanket It is a good idea to fill water bottles and put them in the freezer the night before You should dress in a comfortable clothing and sneakers or sandals It is important to debug your hard drive periodically You need to replace the water in the tank every week or two You must not leave the fire unattended You need to jog slowly at first It is necessary to speak English with your classmates You must buy a good fishing rod 10 You should warn the patient before you give him an injection 8.1.3.3 Using modals of advice, necessity and prohibition ([1], pp 91-93) Activity 12: Underline all the modal verbs used in the two paragraphs above Then state if the verb means advice, or necessity or prohibition Activity 13: Complete the sentence with suitable modal verb You……… start early in the morning to avoid the traffic jam You……… have a license to drive a car You ……….not bring guns into the airport You look tired You……….get a good night’s sleep You……….not leave a baby alone in a bathtub You …… arrive on time, or the boat will leave without you Do not forget! We……….not wait until the last minute to pack You………drink a lot of water when you exercise on a warm day You……….not begin eating until the hostess does It is not polite 10 You……….not walk on the grass Activity 14: On each of the following situation, write two sentences in which modal verbs are used to express advice, or necessity, or prohibition Your friend is going to take the final examination Your friend is going to travel abroad Your friend is going to take a job interview Your close friend is excruciatingly miserable because of her break-up 3.2 Writing and Editing Activity 1: Writing Write a short paragraph about how to or how to make something that you are most interested in Activity 2: Exchange your paragraph with a partner for evaluation and edition, using the editing form  HOME WORK Improve your writing, based on the peer and teacher feedback Reference: [1]Savage.A.& Shafield, M Effective Academic Writing 1: The Paragraph Oxford University Press 2007 UNIT 4: OPINION PARAGRAPHS Lesson aims: On completion of this unit, students will be able to  be more aware of the importance of persuading skill in communication  get knowledge of typical features of an opinion paragraphs, in terms of organization and language  know how to write a persuading paragraph Lesson focuses:  Definition  Opinion organization  Types of supports  Language features Time allocation table: periods Order Contents Time st nd Introduction to opinion paragraph to period Paragraph organization Types of supports 3rd to 4th period Language features  Using there is/ there are  Using because/ because of Practice 5th to 8th period 4.1 Theory and controlled practice 4.1.1 Introduction to opinion paragraph: what and why ([1], p.100) Activity 1: Look at the pictures and then - find out the controversial issue the pictures infer, - state your opinion about the issue and then give some reasons to explain it Activity 2: Read each of the following paragraphs and answer these questions: Do the authors of the two paragraphs have the same opinion about the good place for job? State the sentence that supports your answer? Do you agree with their opinion? Why/ why not? Which one are you more convinced of? Why? What you think is these writers’ purpose of writing? Paragraph 1: A large company has more to offer in terms of advancement, training, and prestige First of all, in a large company, I can start at an entry-level position, and work my way up to the stop Particularly, I can start in the mailroom and, one I have known the company well enough, I will be able to apply for a managerial position Meanwhile, in a small company, there would be as much room to grow Secondly, in a large company there is the opportunity to learn a variety of jobs I could work in sales, in shipping, or in any department I applied for This means that I could be trained in a variety of position and thus would have valuable experience In a small company, on the other hand, there would be the same opportunity Finally, in a large company, there would be more prestige Therefore, I could brag to my friends that I am working for one of the biggest companies in the world Also, I would always have something to talk about when I met strangers In contrast, if I worked for a small company, I would always have to explain what the company did All in all, working in a large company is usually the first choice of most job applicants because of the benefits that those companies can bring to the employees Paragraph 2: Working for a small company is not always a bad choice for some reasons First of all, in a small company, we can easily get a good job or position Since small companies usually have the workforce of about five hundred or less and they generally fast-paced, so if we lack specialization in a particular field, but have the ability to learn new skills and handle variety of projects, we can easily get a good job In addition to the chance to get good job, we can also gain much valuable experience Often, workers in small companies usually have to roll up their sleeves and be involved in more than one aspect of the job Positively this would be golden opportunity to learn a new thing and to take up a new challenge Finally, unlike large companies, in small organizations we can get to interact with the top management As the small company does not have long reporting chains, the workers can walk up to the boss to seek his or her view about a new idea; thus, it is easier for us to get noticed in case we have significant contributions In short, small organizations also have their own advantages, so deciding to apply to a large or a small company needs the consideration of our circumstance and motives 4.1.2 Organization ([1] , pp 104-105) Activity 3: Examine the organization of this paragraph by answering the questions that follow it Get Me Out of Here Although many people say there are great opportunities in a big city, the life here is not good for me First, people not have enough free time because they are two busy with work and appointments Parents and their children not come home to eat lunch together Some employees go to work before the sun comes up and return home after dark Because of their schedules, families only spend time together on the weekend Second, driving is necessary Everyone must use a car to go to school or work on the store I have to drive my children to school, and after school we go to soccer practice or to other activities Because there is usually a lot of traffic, I have a lot of anxiety Third, the cost of living is very expensive Like many families, my families live in an apartment because we cannot buy a house there Also, people must spend a lot of money for entertainment A visit to the aquarium costs twenty dollars for each ticket In the future, I hope that I can live in a small town with friendly people I want a house, a garden and a peaceful life Maybe if I am lucky, my dream will come true and I will move to a small town Underline the topic sentence Then, write down the topic and the main idea of the paragraph in the given space …………………………………………………………………………………… How many reasons does the author give to support his/ her opinion? What are those reasons? Is it easy to find them among the sentences? Why? Underline the concluding sentence Which of the following does it function? a Restatement of the topic sentence b Summary of the main reasons c Further comment on the opinion Activity 4: Fill in the table below with all you can know about an opinion organization, based on the guiding questions in the left column Guiding questions: Topic sentence: What is stated in the (1)………………………………………………………… topic sentence? …………………………………………………………… What are the supporting sentences about? What are used as the supports in an opinion paragraph? Supporting sentences: (2)………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… (3)………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… (4)………………………………………………………… What pattern of organization is used in an opinion paragraph? How is an opinion paragraph ended …………………………………………………………… Concluding sentence: (5)………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… 4.1.3 Types of supports ([1], pp 109-111) Activity 5: Read each opinion and then reasons that support it Write F(Fact), Ex(Explanation), or Exp ( Experience) next to the reason A Tokyo is the most technologically advanced city in Asia In Tokyo, most people have cell phones and many building are equipped with wireless technology People’s daily lives come to a half if there is a blackout in Tokyo I rode the subway in Tokyo for many years, and it never broke down Some subway stations in Tokyo can handle more than a million passengers a day because of the use of computers B Hawaii has the best surfing beaches in North America If you have never surfed in the Hawaiian Islands, you cannot be a worldclass surfer because Hawaii is the benchmark by which other beaches are evaluated The winter waves in Oahu are higher than summer waves, so serious surfers tend to spend time there during the winter months I got hooked on surfing after just one afternoon of surfing there Storm waves can rise as high as 20 feet with a face of up to 50 feet C People spend too much money on personal appearance People spend billions annually on cosmetics People want to look good, but they are spending money that could be used for more important purposes such as education or a home Cosmetics surgery is becoming more and more costly as the variety of procedures increases My brother-in-law had to work overtime because his wife spent a lot of money on clothes, and jewelry, so he owned a lot of money on his credit cards D Water is our most important natural resource What would happen in your house if you lost water for one day? The human body is 98 percent water Lack of fresh drinking water causes major health crisis in some countries every year Not only is water important for drinking, washing and bathing, it is also essential for growing food Activity 6: Read the paragraph, Get Me Out of Here, again and the indicate what types of support are used For each of the identified support, give examples from the text to illustrate 4.1.4 Language Features 4.1.4.1 Using There is/ There are ([1], pp 113-114) Activity 7: Read the following paragraph Then, find and locate there is/ there are in the text say why they are used find the grammatical difference between them A Vietnamese Paradise In Vietnam, the best place to spend a honeymoon is the beautiful mountain city called Da Lat For many reasons, this romantic city has the perfect atmosphere for a new husband and wife to celebrate their marriage and plan their future In Da Lat, there is beautiful scenery providing a nice setting for walking and talking Besides, the climate is pleasant all year round because it is high above the ocean Sometimes, fog comes in and the city becomes mysterious and private At other times, the sun shines, and Da Lat is cheerful and lively There are beautiful gardens and lovely French colonial architecture Young couples can walk along the boulevards in the shade of tall pine trees They can sit on benches in the flower parks and hold hands In addition, Da Lat is fashionable There are excellent hotels that have special rooms for honeymooners with candles and beautiful decorations Also, the streets are full of activities, so the newlyweds can go out to one of the stylish restaurants that are open until late at night The lights are soft, and the music is romantic The newlyweds can eat delicious food, listen to music, and meet other young couples in love Da Lat is the Vietnamese people’s first choice for a honeymoon because it has lovely natural scenery, many romantic places to stay and exciting things to Activity 8: Rewrite the following sentences with there is/ there are Bad weather is not in the South ……………………………………………………… Houses are not on the island ……………………………………………………… Colorful birds are in the jungle ……………………………………………………… Many international restaurants are downtown ……………………………………………………… A lot of good seafood is along the coast ……………………………………………………… Gold exists in Siberia ……………………………………………………… Penguins are not in Florida ……………………………………………………… No cure exists for cancer ……………………………………………………… Beautiful terraced hillsides are in China ……………………………………………………… 10 Many big fashion shops are in this street ……………………………………………………… 4.1.4.2 Using because/ because of ([1], pp 114-116) Activity 7: Examine the paragraph, Get Me Out of Here Then, underline all the sentences in which because or because of is used state what is because/ because of used for in the text find the difference in terms of formation between because and because of Activity 8: Complete the following sentences by giving reasons Use either “because” or “because of” as requested I want to live in this big city……………………………………………(because of) My city is beautiful……………………………………………… ……(because of) My city is interesting…………………………………………………….(because) I would like to live in a small town………………………………………(because) I not want to live in a big city…………………………………… (because of) 4.2 -  Writing and Editing Activity 1: Develop the outline you made at home into a complete paragraph Activity 2: Exchange your writing with a partner for evaluation and edition, using the editing checklist HOME WORK Choose one of the following topics - What is the best job for you? Why? - Is it good idea to live with relatives? Why/ why not? - Are pets good companions? Why/ why not? - What changes would you like to see made to the educational system of your school? Why? - Where you prefer to live- in a big city or in the countryside? Why? - Where you like to your shopping- in the supermarket or in a market? Why? - Do you like to work for someone else or to own a business? Why? Make a detailed outline on it Use the following form for your outline Topic sentence: full sentence Supporting sentences: phrases/ key words Reason a Minor support b Minor support Reason a Minor support b Minor support Reason a Minor support b Minor support Concluding sentence: full sentence Reference: [1]Savage.A.& Shafield, M Effective Academic Writing 1: The Paragraph.Oxford University Press 2007 PRACTICE: 28 periods (7 weeks) Topic 1: Describe a person whom you admire most among your relatives/ your colleagues/ your classmates or your teachers Make a detail outline Develop the outline into a paragraph of about 150 words Exchange your writing with a peer for edition Revise your edited writing Topic 2: Describe either one of the following fruits: a watermelon and an apple or an object which you like most among the presents you have received up to now Make a detail outline Develop the outline into a paragraph of about 150 words Exchange your writing with a peer for edition Revise your edited writing Topic 3: Write about your first day at Lac Hong University Make a detail outline Develop the outline into a paragraph of about 150 words Exchange your writing with a peer for edition Revise your edited writing Topic 4: Which of the classes you take for this semester you like best? Narrate how it usually takes place Make a detail outline Develop the outline into a paragraph of about 150 words Exchange your writing with a peer for edition Revise your edited writing Topic 5: Write about the steps you think one needs to follow so as to write a paragraph effectively Make a detail outline Develop the outline into a paragraph of about 150 words Exchange your writing with a peer for edition Revise your edited writing Topic 6: What job you wish to get after graduation? Why? Write a paragraph to explain your opinions Make a detail outline Develop the outline into a paragraph of about 150 words Exchange your writing with a peer for edition Revise your edited writing Topic 7: What you think are the causes of juvenile crimes? Support your answer with specific examples Make a detail outline Develop the outline into a paragraph of about 150 words Exchange your writing with a peer for edition Revise your edited writing ... identified support, give examples from the text to illustrate 4. 1 .4 Language Features 4. 1 .4. 1 Using There is/ There are ( [1] , pp 11 3 -1 14) Activity 7: Read the following paragraph Then, find and... hillsides are in China ……………………………………………………… 10 Many big fashion shops are in this street ……………………………………………………… 4. 1 .4. 2 Using because/ because of ( [1] , pp 1 14- 11 6) Activity 7: Examine the paragraph,... ( [1] , p 12 2 &[2], p 65) Activity 1: Arrange the following pictures and then use them as cues to write a complete story (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10 ) (11 ) (12 ) Activity 2: Discuss these