Academic Writing

What is a problem-solution paragraphs? 

•  Paragraphs about personal opinion

• Paragraphs about a problem and some solutions to it

• a)  paragraphs about causes and effects

What is the first thing to write in the problem paragraph? 

• The first problem

• Examples and reasons

• Topic sentence

What is the function of the first paragraph for the problem-solution? 

• To give reasons and examples

• To give different ideas and examples

• To present the problem, effects and causes. 

In the second paragraph, what kind of information should be given to the reader? 

• Solutions for the problem 

• More problems

• More examples and reasons

What is an essay?

• Paragraphs written about a single topic and a central main idea.

• A combination of ideas in many paragraphs 

• ideas develop into many paragraphs  

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the main idea and the conclusion.

• The introduction, the body and the conclusion.

• The topic sentence, the body and the conclusion.

What is the purpose of the topic sentence?

• To give coherence to the paragraph.

• To help with the flow of sentences.

• To help the reader understand what the paragraph will be about.

What is a thesis statement?

• Is the sentence that tells the main idea of the whole essay.

• It  the paragraph that presents the problems.

• Is the sentence that calls for action.

Finish the sentence: 
“A thesis should not……”

• only give facts about a topic.

• state your opinion

• spark interest to your audience

Finish the sentence:
“ A strong thesis statement should…….

• give facts.

• keep the reader guessing.

• clearly state the writer's opinion.