tailieunhanh - Beginning writing 2 part 6

Tham khảo tài liệu 'beginning writing 2 part 6', ngoại ngữ, kỹ năng viết tiếng anh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | NAME DATE GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH PARAGRAPHS Writing to Compare One good way to develop a paragraph is to compare two things to show how they are alike. The topic sentence sets up the comparison. Paragraph details support the topic sentence. The following topic sentence might begin a paragraph of comparison Both Mexico and Hawaii are good vacation choices. A. Read each pair of sentences. Then circle a letter to show the topic sentence that could begin a paragraph of comparison. 1. a. Trumpeter Miles Davis and actor James Dean both added cool to the cool generation of the 1950s. b. Miles Davis showed what the fifties were all about in his record album Birth of the Cool. 2. a. Americans must conserve their natural resources to prevent a fuel crisis. b. Natural gas and electricity are equally important resources that fuel America. 3. a. Speed-Rite and LifeSafe are equally fine brands of auto tires. b. An automobile s tires are among its most important safety features. 4. a. Certain types of people seek high-risk adventure. b. Skydiving and rock climbing are both high-risk sports. 5. a. Learning to ski may be easier and less costly than you think b. Snow skiing and water skiing share similar features. B. Writers often use the words in the box to let readers know they re making a comparison. Underline the clue words in the items below. both similarly also likewise in the same manner equally 1. Both German Shepherds and Akitas make good guard dogs. 2. The German Shepherd can be very protective. Likewise the Akita is loyal to its owner and home. 3. My friend Laurie seems to find humor in every situation. In the same manner her mother turns problems into jokes. 4. The Porsche and the Alfa Romeo are equally fine European sports cars. 5. Beans are high in fiber and protein. Nuts also provide these dietary essentials. CHALLENGE On the back of this sheet write a paragraph comparing two things. Begin by writing a topic that sets up the comparison. Then provide at least three .