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Chapter 1: Academic Paragraph, AWS 3 Ch. 1

The document outlines the contents of Chapter 1 prepared by Dr. May Alramadan, covering topics such as sentence definition, simple sentences, and subject-verb agreement. It includes a model paragraph structure, emphasizing the importance of a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide for writing and revising paragraphs, along with a group homework assignment.

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Chapter 1: Academic Paragraph, AWS 3 Ch. 1

The document outlines the contents of Chapter 1 prepared by Dr. May Alramadan, covering topics such as sentence definition, simple sentences, and subject-verb agreement. It includes a model paragraph structure, emphasizing the importance of a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide for writing and revising paragraphs, along with a group homework assignment.

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- AWS 3 -

Academic
Paragraphs Chapter 1

Prepared by: Dr. May Alramadan

Dr. May AlRamadan


Points covered so far:

1. Definition of sentences
2. Simple sentences
3. Prepositional phrases
4. Subject-verb agreement
5. Fragments

Dr. May AlRamadan


Fragments

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was
It was

is

We
Applying Vocabulary: Using Nouns and
Verbs

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creation
encourage
enjoyment

equality

lengthen
modernize

transformation
Another Model
Paragraph

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Topic sentence: The person + your
main idea about him/her

Supporting sentences: explain how


the person made a difference and give
specific details not just general
descriptions.

Conclusion: repeats the name of


the person + repeats the main idea
in different words.
What key words are used in this
paragraph?
• Collect ideas.
Prewriting • Make a list of all the ideas that come into your mind.
• Do not stop to think about the correctness of ideas. (5
min.)
• Select the ideas that you want to write about.
Organizing • Organize the ideas into a simple outline with a title,
a topic sentences and main ideas (5 min.).

Writing • Write the first rough draft using the outline.


• Do not stop to think about grammar, spelling or
punctuation (15 min.).
Revising and
editing • Revise the ideas and organization
• Edit grammar, spelling and punctuation (7
min).
Final
draft • Write the final revised copy of the paragraph (3
min.).
Homework 1
• Work in groups of four. Select
one person. Each student
should write a sentence about
this person.

• Use the key words studied in


this chapter.

• Write your homework in a


Word file. Format your page
using the formatting
techniques that are studied in
this chapter.

• Submit your homework


through Blackboard.

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