NAMA :MUSTIKA IRJAYANI BORU PANJAITAN

NIM :20170111024044/ semester 6

Subject : Writing V

TASK 1 – Analyzing the essay

1. What is the topic of this essay?

The topic of this essay is a rigid way of teaching

2. What is the thesis statement of this essay?

“Teaching styles have evolved into four distinct approaches adopted by modern teachers,
namely : the authority, the delegator, the facilitator, and the demonstrator styles.”

3. What are the groups mentioned by the writer?

The authority, the delegator, the facilitator, and the demonstrator styles.

4. What are the characteristics of each category?

 The authority : The teachers give a long one-way lecture on a particular topic and
write on the chalkboard while the students write the information.
 The delegator : Teachers encourage learners to be independent thinkers who can
handle their work individually or in group.
 The demonstrator : Includes multimedia presentation, demonstration, and other class
activities.

5. What are the transitional words used in this essay? Explain their function.

However : has two key functions: (1) As a pure adverb that means to whatever extent or in
whatever way: However far you go, you'll always remember home. ... (2) As a conjunctive
adverb that means nevertheless and shows contrast with what went before: We were now
utterly lost.

Allthough : you use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement

which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. ... You use although to introduce a
subordinate clause which contains a statement which makes the main clause of the sentence
seem surprising or unexpected.

Or : usually work best when used to link one word to the next

And : usually work best when used to link one word to the next

In this way : usually work best when used to link one sentence to the next and are usually
found at the beginning of the paragraph, although they can be used anywhere when needed.