UNIVERSIDAD DE LA SABANA

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

LEVEL 4, 2021-1

REVIEW STRUCTURE PRACTICE (Writing portfolio)

NAME: Paula Mikhaela Rodriguez Patiño

ID: 0000256822

ACTIVITY:

 Read the following review attentively.

 As you are reading it ask yourself: Does this review follow the structure studied in class? Why yes? Why not?
 Once you finish, mark with an X the feedback checklist.

EXAMPLE 1

Paragraph 1 Culture is one of the most precious thing of humanity, thanks to this it most of the history of
the world is known, taking into account that over the years different civilizations have been
1. Topic Sentence appearing, each with its own customs, traditions and different ways of life; there are five
2. Description general cultures which are: classical culture, oriental culture, European culture,
Mesoamerican culture and ancient cultures of Peru.
Paragraph 2 One of the most important culture is classical culture because group together the greek,
roman, Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures, the footprint that this culture leaves on history
1. Topic Sentence is great because it enriched it with all its mythologies, inventions and many more things, for
2. 1st Positive Feature history and our daily life. Classical culture becomes the most important culture since it is
3. 2nd Positive Feature the one that contributes the most to the word.
4. Closing Sentence

Paragraph 3 But without leaving aside the other cultures there are several negative aspects because we
see clashes between different cultures for economic things, religions, politics and more
1. Topic Sentence things, in addition to having good things from these cultures to history, we can also find
2. 1st Negative Feature negative aspects such as wars, deaths of people who contributed lot, among other things. I
3. 2nd Negative think that, these negative aspects were many times caused by things that were not important
Feature but in an other way all these facts were necessary for the world to be where it is today
4. Opinion
This review YE NO If it is not, WHY?
S
Contains ALL the elements expected in a review X Paragraph 3 doesn’t have topic
sentence.
Follows the structure learned in class x
Has the connectors studied in class that indicate every element expected x
Presents an interesting topic. As a reader I learned something new. x Is a topic that doesn’t take my
attention.

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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
LEVEL 4, 2021-1

EXAMPLE 2

 Read the following review attentively.

 As you are reading it ask yourself: Does this review follow the structure studied in class? Why yes? Why not?
 Highlight with different colors the elements expected in an outline
 Circle all the connectors
 Once you finish, mark with an X the feedback checklist.

Paragraph 1
In the world there are many unknown and yet fantastic places to visit, one of them is
3. Topic Sentence Lofoten. This place is an archipelago formed by different exotic islands, located in the
4. Description district of Norway where people do activities and have customs related to the sea.
Unfortunately, this is a place is not famous and the number of visitors is reduced.

Paragraph 2 Lofoten has two incredible attractions to offer; a new cultural experience and a
gorgeous landscape. First of all, this is a place where the people can learn new things
5. Topic Sentence about the ocean, and the maritime life because it is located in the North- Europe where
6. 1st Positive Feature the economy is based on this activity. Another aspect is that this group of islands are
7. 2nd Positive Feature absolutely beautiful and the tourists take photos that can only be taken there due to its
8. Closing Sentence latitude. For example, the Northern lights only happen there. In few words, Lofoten is
a great option for travelers who are tired of the same touristic locations and want
something different and unique.
Paragraph 3
Nevertheless, this amazing destination has two drawbacks; its poor advertising and
5. Topic Sentence high expenses. To begin with, there are only a few travel agencies that give tourists
6. 1st Negative Feature information about the place which affects the image of Lofoten. The second
7. 2nd Negative Feature disadvantage it’s the high prices of the transport, accommodation and food that must
8. Opinion be paid in advance makes it inaccessible for many tourists. In my opinion this is a
destination that definitely you have to visit before you die but it requires time to
investigate about it and money to afford the trip.

This review YE NO If it is not, WHY?

S
Contains ALL the elements expected in a review x
Follows the structure learned in class x
Has the connectors studied in class that indicate every element expected X
Presents an interesting topic. As a reader I learned something new. x

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this material shall be reproduced, transmitted, distributed or commercially exploited, except with express written permission from the copyright holders. Enquiries
for permission to reproduced all or parts of this material should be directed to fld@unisabana.edu.co