Unit2: Waste not, Want not

Sequence3: Reading & Writing

Rubric: Write it out

TIP BOX

A paragraph is a group of sentences that develop only one single idea. A paragraph includes a topic sentence,
.supporting sentences and a concluding sentence

Topic sentence : is the sentence in which you tell the reader what you are going to write. The writer defines
.his/her purpose behind writing this paragraph. It should be short, simple and concise

Supporting sentences: supporting sentences or what can be called developing sentences as well include examples and
.explanations that the writer use to develop the topic sentence into a cohesive paragraph

.Concluding sentence : is a sentence that summarizes what has been said in the whole paragraph

To write a good paragraph, one should pay special attention to punctuations, capital letter, conjunctions and other
.linking words

Task 1: Here is the structure of a condensed paragraph . Consider the sentences below and then rewrite them
according to the provided plan.
Topic sentence supporting sentences concluding sentence

a)The recycling process reclaims the original material and uses it in new products.
b) Materials ranging from precious metals to broken glass, from old newspapers to plastic spoons,
can be recycled.
c) In general, using recycled materials to make new products cost less and requires less energy than
using new materials.
d)Recycling is the collection, processing and reuse of materials that would otherwise be thrown away.
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Task 2: What did the author do in each paragraph of the above essay ?

Paragra What the

- Topic sentence - Gives details about the main idea

- Supporting sentences - Gives the main idea
- Concluding sentences - Paraphrases the topic sentence
- Poses the problem
- Suggests a solution to the posed problem
- Support the main idea with examples
 Task 3: – Write a similar essay about the consequences of destroying forests.
NB: use the passive voice where possible.

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