Writing Assignment: Adjective Order

Instructions:  Look at the three "amigos" below.  Write a two paragraph(12-16 sentences total) story about them.  Describe them and parts of your story using the adjective order we learned last week.  20 points

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Topic Sentence: Paragraph writing

Instructions:  Look at the photograph.  Read the topic sentence and complete a paragraph using supporting details.

 

I'll never forget the events that occurred the first night I met my best friend, Kanchana, in Africa.

Supporting details

Instructions:  Write three supporting details for the topic sentence.
Most politicians want to eliminate crime; however, it will take a great deal of money, time, and effort to

reach this goal.

1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________

My parents were very strict; however, they had good reasons for all of their rules.

1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________

Where is the Topic Sentence?

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common genetic disorders. CF is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait and a defective gene causes the body to produce an abnormal amount of very thick, sticky mucus which clogs the lungs and pancreas, interfering with breathing and digestion. This mucus builds up in the breathing passages in the lungs and the pancreas and respiratory complications develop from the blockage of the bronchial passages. Eventually, the cilia which are responsible for clearing the mucus are destroyed. In addition, the mucus traps bacteria which cause infections and permanent damage to the lungs, and may also block the ducts of the pancreas which contains enzymes necessary for the digestion of food.

Let's Write

Sentence Order

Garlic has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (Aboul-Enein and Aboul-Enein, 2005), and possess anti-microbial (Sivam, 2001) and antioxidant properties (Imai et al., 1994). This essay will explore research into garlic's potential roles in reducing cancer risk and in treating cancer. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. Its use for healing purposes can be traced back as far as 1550BC when documentations of its therapeutic use first appear in Egypt (Hassan, 2003; Rivlin, 2001). In modern times belief in the beneficial effects of garlic on health has led to it being used for a number of conditions.   

English Discoveries New Level

Click on Intermediate Level 1
Click on Listening
Click on Soap Opera
Explore: Listen to the Soap Opera
Practice: Do the 5 exercises
Test: Complete the 6 exercises
Post the score on the Blog.

English Discoveries

Go to Basic Level 3 Writing
Click on Checks
Review the Explore section
Complete the Practice section
Once completed Go to the Envelope and repeat the process
Finally click on Forms and do the same thing.

Practice Drill: Topic Sentences

Instructions: Write the topic sentence for the Supporting Details.
Which sentence is irrelevant to the topic sentence?

Topic Sentence: __________________________________

1. I love the crunchy crust and the melted mozzarella cheese.
2. The best thing I like to drink with it is a giant glass of Coca Cola.
3. It's good either as a snack or a main course.
4. My brother only likes pizza with mushrooms and Italian sausages.

Irrelevant sentence:   1    2    3    4

Practice Drill: Supporting Details

Instructions:  Write 3 Supporting Details for the Topic Sentence.

Topic Sentence: The library is too noisy during class.

1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________

Topic Sentence: Combate is the best beach on the west coast.

1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________

Listening Comprehension

Instructions: Watch the video and answer the questions.