Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Writing Good Introductions-August 28, 2012

Good Introductions:

1.  Write two general statements about the topic to introduce it.
2.  Write your thesis sentence or opinion.

See Examples below:


PM1 WRITING CLASS -- Introduction Paragraphs

7. How do movies or television influence people's behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

Movies and television are popular all around the world.  Almost every country has television stations and makes movies.  Since so many people watch movies and television, they are affected by them in three different ways, namely, behaviour, fashion style and purchases (things that they buy).

Movies and television are popular all around the world.  Almost every country has television stations and makes movies.  Since so many people watch movies and television, they are affected by them in three different ways, namely, behaviour, and purchases (things that they buy).  In addition, television, especially, has an influence on what people believe through the news.  (In this paragraph we have added an additional area of influence, which is what people believe because of the news that they watch)

8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 

Almost every household has at least one television and more likely, two or more.  Since television began the  forties, watching tv has been a constant source of entertainment for families.  Some people believe that television has destroyed communication among friends and family, but I disagree.  I think tv can bring families together, encourage speaking with each other and bring new friends into a family.

9. Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 

Living in small towns or big cities are choices people make in their lives.  The quality of life can depend on where people live.  Some people like the activity and glamour of a big city, but I prefer the peace of a small town. 

12. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Museums hold the history of a country within a building.  A museum is a mirror for a country and its culture.  People want to visit museums to know the history and culture of people where they are visiting.

13. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 

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