Name: Laura Valencia Peña Date: December 1st

ACADEMIC DISCOURSE I - FINAL WORKSHOP - (FINAL PARTIAL TEST)

PART A.

Read the following essay “Catch the Three Tigers” (by Jung Hee Kang) and do the
exercises proposed below.

1. How many paragraphs does the essay have?

● 6 paragraphs.

2. Just as a single paragraph has a topic sentence which introduces the paragraph topic and
the writer’s opinion and method, so a thesis statement is the most important element of an essay.
These statements contain the writer’s limited object, opinion or attitude, and possibly a MAP,
which contains the elements which will be discussed in the body of the essay. Please, write the
thesis statement and identify the elements of the MAP

●
Introduction: Every year many freshmen start college life with their ambition and challenge.
Some students enjoy their school life, but others do not. What are the important qualities to
have an enjoyable campus life? How can freshmen adapt to the new environment and be a
good student? It is very simple.

Thesis statement: The three main qualities for this delightful school and being a good
student are a positive attitude, obligation of the school's rules, and a clear, firm goal after
graduation.

Elements of MAP, these are: Positive attitude, obligation of the school's rules, and a clear,
firm goal after graduation.

3. How many paragraphs does the author use to develop the first element of the MAP?

● The Author developed the first element of the MAP using just one paragraph.

4. How many paragraphs does the author use to develop the second element of the MAP?

● The second element of the MAP was developed using two different paragraphs.

5. How many paragraphs does the author use to develop the body of the essay?

● The author used exactly four paragraphs to develop the body of the text.

6. List the transition markers used by the author to introduce the main elements of the body
paragraph. Do all these transition markers correspond to each of the elements of the MAP?
Transition Markers:
A. First of all
B. Second
C. In addition
D. Finally

7. In the introduction, the writer uses a statement to attract and hold the reader’s attention (the
hook), and also another statement to indicate the writer’s purpose (convince, prove, entertain,
demonstrate, inform, etc.). Please, write the hook and the purpose of the essay.
 ● Hook: Every year many freshmen start college life with their rosy dreams and the goals they
want to realize in the near future.

● Author Purpose: Some students enjoy their school life, but others do not. What are the
important qualities for having an enjoyable campus life? It is very simple.

8. Generally, every body paragraph in an essay contains a topic sentence. Please, identify
and write down the topic sentences of each body paragraph.

● Topic sentences:
● First of all, being good students requires a positive attitude toward life.
● Second, the obligation of the school's rules is important.
● Finally, having a clear, firm goal after graduation is vital for good students.

9. Does the fourth body paragraph correspond to the development of one of the elements of
the MAP (thesis statement? Why or why not?

● About the fourth paragraph, the answer is yes because this part supports the development of
the second element of the MAP, “obligation of the school's rules”.

10. What method does the author use to support the first item of the MAP? (e.g. comparison,
explanation, process, exemplification, classification, etc.)

● The author used the exemplification as a method to support and gives us the idea of the first
item of the MAP.

11. Which paragraphs does the author use to develop the second item of the MAP? What are the
two items the author includes to develop this second element of the MAP?

● The third and fourth paragraphs were used by the author to develop the second element of
the MAP.
● The ideas or items that the author includes are “attending classes” and “doing homework or
assignments and extra study”.

12. What personal comment does the author make to conclude that attendance is important to be
successful in school life? (Write it down).

● Personal Comment: “As this person's case illustrates, one's devotion to class attendance,
despite great odds, can lead to a productive academic life and help one gain the respect of
others.”

13. What general comment does the author make to conclude that homework and extra study
helps to improve academic life? (Write it down)

● General Comment: “Doing homework and extra study help students to understand lectures
which are given in the classes and to make the knowledge theirs. If students do well on
assignments and submit papers on time, they will receive good grades”

14. What method does the writer use to support his third topic sentence (third item of the MAP)?
Explain.

● The author used to support the third item of the MAP these methods: exemplification and
comparison because he uses personal experience to explain the idea and he compares his
academic life with the academic life of two of his scholar friends.

15. Does the author use any concluding signal to finish his essay?
 ● The author did not use a concluding signal because he did not start his conclusion with any
transition words or frame marker.

16. Out of the three final sentences contained in the concluding paragraph, one of them is a
restatement of the MAP, and another is a personal comment or opinion of the author. Please,
identify and write down these statements.

● Restatement of the MAP: “These three qualities, having a positive attitude, observing the
school's rules and making a clear, firm goal, are essential for students to have an enjoyable,
fruitful college life.”

● Personal comment or opinion of the author: “I am sure these qualities will guarantee a
productive and memorable college life.”

PART B.

Based on the essay “Catch the Three Tigers”, do the exercises that follow.

1. Write three examples of transition markers used by the writer of this essay: BUT,
AND, SECOND

2. Does the author employ endophoric markers in this essay? NO

3. Give an example of a frame marker used by the writer in this essay. FIRST OF ALL

4. Do you find any examples of code glosses used in this essay? Provide examples (in
which paragraph/s ?) “This is a good example” Third paragraph

5. The third paragraph of this essay shows an example of hedges. Please, identify the
word and write it down. COULD

6. In paragraph five, the author uses a phrase that can be considered a booster.
Please, find and write down this phrase. “Many freshman students tend to think it is
too early to plan their futures after graduation”

7. One of the paragraphs of this essay contains a statement where the writer explicitly
addresses the reader, which turns it into an engagement marker. Find this statement and
write it down.

“Second, the obligation of the school's rules is important. Do not miss the classes
that you are taking as much as you can. In order to make the classes enjoyable, it is
needed to have the good relationship with your teacher and classmates. If you show
the effort and passion in the classes, they would not only like you but also respect
you. Showing your love and energy to learn something in the classes you will make
your school life more productive.”

8. Write two examples where the author makes reference to herself (self mention).

- “But I like to stress that it is not early”

- “According to my college life in my country”

PART C.

a) Fill in the blanks in each sentence below with an appropriate connector from
the choices given in brackets).

1. In recent years, health food stores have become very popular in America _DUE TO_
(due to, because, for because of) the increased knowledge about foods that can benefit
health.

2. _____SINCE____ there has been an increase in the use of pesticides, more and
more people are buying organic fruits and vegetables, which can be found in health food
stores (because, therefore, because of, since).

3. Many people want to take a variety of vitamins and food supplement daily; __AS A
RESULT __, healthy food stores provide a fully supply of such products. (so, therefore,
as a result, since)

4. __ALTHOUGH__ the prices are higher at health food stores, the health conscious
customers are plentiful. (although, despite, but, for)

5. These stores sell __NOT ONLY__ food and vitamins, __BUT ALSO__ beauty
products (and… or, not only… but also, in addition to… and)

6. Some health food stores provide a number of free publications about holistic living
and environmental concerns __IN ADDITION TO__ their other products. (additionally, in
addition to, also, as well as)

7. Health food stores usually sell a wide variety of organic and commercial fruits and
vegetables ___UNLIKE___ the big chain grocery stores, which usually only provide
commercial produce. (whereas, but, unlike, yet)

8. These grocery store chains may start offering some organic produce,
____NEVERTHELESS___ the competition of the health food stores is starting to have
an effect. (for, because of, nevertheless)

b) Find and correct the error in each of the following sentences. Some of the
sentences may be correct as they are.

1. Because a very good diet, Sandra is always healthy.

- Due to the fact that a very good diet, Sandra is always healthy.

2. How the aerobics class was exciting! It is ok

3. The common cold can make you feel very miserable: therefore, staying at home in
bed.

- The common cold can make you feel very miserable: therefore, remains in
bed at home.

4. What you can do to improve your health?

 - What can you do to improve your health?

5. Although I’ve been maintaining a very healthy diet, but I’ve been sick.

- Although I’ve maintained a very healthy diet, but I've been sick.

6. She is in very good shape, consequently, she exercises regularly.

- She exercises regularly, consequently, she is in a very good shape

7. With excellent nutrition, a generous supply of vitamins, a lot of rest and plenty of
exercise. It is ok

8. Not only is medicine important when you’re sick, but take care of yourself too.

- Medicine is not only important when you are sick, but you must also take
care of yourself

9. But the relationship between body and mind is very interesting. It is ok

10. Many doctors charge very expensive rates, for example, my doctor. It is ok

11. What month is it? It is ok

12. The magazine that I read is about how to increase longevity through better health.
It is ok

13. Sara really enjoys ocean kayaking and to goes hiking in the desert. It is ok

14. The sun shines on my window, so I have my plants in the window box. It is ok

15. I heard about an acupuncture clinic it also has a specialist on herbal medicine.

- I heard about an acupuncture clinic that also has a specialist in herbal

medicine.

16. This is a combination of vitamins that build up the immune system and prevent
infections from spreading. It is ok