Language, culture and knowledge.

Ingles IV
MLA Marlene Proskawer Espinosa
Outline 4 Format for Persuasive Essay

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WRITING TASK p. 216

You are going to write a persuasive essay on the following topic:
Everyone in the world should speak the same language. Do you agree or disagree?
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Issue: Everyone in the world should speak the same language. (Against)
Pros Cons
Idea 1 Idea 1
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from and where they are going” by Rita and connected place, and people would be
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Idea 2 likely be a reduced amount of conflict
Quote: because there would be no loss of
“The findings of research show that communication when being translated.”
bilingual young adults perform better in the (Iramjahan, 2021, par.2)
job market not only because they are more
likely to have better job prospects, but also
because they are more likely to show
empathy and problem-solving skills”. (Marc,
2021, par.11)

Introductory Paragraph
- Notes for introduction/Background information: Languages, culture, learning, brain,
cognitive flexibility.
- Hook: Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if somehow all human
beings could communicate in one language? It is important to have a complete
notion of this idea in order to be able to analyze it.
- Thesis statement (Position on the topic + Reason 1 and Reason 2): People should
speak different languages because every language represents a different culture,
and learning multiple languages exercises the brain by promoting cognitive flexibility.
Body Paragraph 1:
- Topic Sentence (Argument 1/Reason 1): Language is an identity for many cultures
and a way of preserving customs and traditions.
- Details (key words/phrases): Language, culture, customs, traditions.
- Concluding Sentence (Counterargument 1 + Argument 1 paraphrased): Though
speaking one language in all the world can make communication easier, language is
a way of preserving customs and traditions.
Body Paragraph 2:
- Topic Sentence (Argument 2/Reason 2): Learning multiple languages exercises the
brain by promoting cognitive flexibility.
- Details (key words/phrases): Multiple, languages, brain, cognitive flexibility.
- Concluding Sentence (Counterargument 2 + Argument 2 paraphrased): Although
some people think that speaking the same language might reduce the amount of
 conflict caused by mistranslation, it is true that speaking different languages helps
the way our brains work and resolve conflicts.
Concluding Paragraph:
- Notes for conclusion (key words/phrases): preserve languages, culture, traditions,
customs.
- Summary Statement (Restatement of Thesis Statement): Language is a way of
preserving the culture in many different towns and learning different languages can
help to improve the development of the brain.
- Final Thought: Language is culture and knowledge; we must learn and share with
others.
 Language, culture and knowledge.

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if somehow all human beings could

communicate in one language? It is important to have a complete notion of this idea in order

to be able to analyze it. But it is important to consider what repercussions globalization could

have on the world, we believe that it is important to maintain our identity in our languages

and the way that this can bring us very favorable advantages on a personal level. People

should speak different languages because every language represents a different culture,

and learning multiple languages exercises the brain by promoting cognitive flexibility.

Language is an identity for many cultures and a way of preserving customs and

traditions. As we know here in Mexico, there are many indigenous languages such as

Nahuatl, one of the most common. These languages are full of knowledge and traditions

which pass from generation to generation. If we stop sharing and learning about these

languages rich in culture, someday they may be forgotten and be just a memory of our

ancestors. Moreover, different languages can give us a unique way of interpretation when

speaking and this is another aspect of culture. If we consider how many languages exist in

the world and the different intonations they can produce, it would be a huge list. For these

reasons, though speaking one language in all the world can make communication easier,

language is a way of preserving customs and traditions.

Learning multiple languages exercises the brain by promoting cognitive flexibility.

Improving communication and cognitive adaptability can promote greater understanding and

cooperation between diverse language needs. Moreover, this cognitive exercise can delay

cognitive decline and contribute to better mental health as we age. Although some people

think that speaking the same language might reduce the amount of conflict caused by

mistranslation, it is true that speaking different languages helps the way our brains work and

resolve conflicts.
 Language is a way of preserving the culture in many different towns and learning

different languages can help to improve the development of the brain. Culture is present in

many different languages, that is why we need to learn about them and share them with

others, as family and friends. Moreover, learning different languages can help the brain to be

more focused and can develop different skills such as greater understanding, better

communication, etc. Language is culture and knowledge; we must learn and share with

others.

References (APA 7th edition format)

Iramjahan. (2021). Is having one global language preferable: Why/Why not.. EDUINDEX

NEWS.. https://eduindex.org/2021/07/08/is-having-one-global-language-preferable-

why-why-not/

Marc. (2021). The Pros And Cons Of Everyone In The World Speaking One Language.

ILoveLanguages. https://www.ilovelanguages.com/should-the-whole-world-speak-one-

language
INGLÉS IV

MLA Marlene Proskawer Espinosa

Persuasive Essay Checklist

Outline Team PR

There is an outline. X x
The outline has all the X x
elements required.
Introductory Paragraph
There is a hook. X x
It goes from a general topic to X x
the specific topic of the essay
(funnel model).
It ends with a clear Thesis X x
Statement.
Thesis Statement
It presents your opinion or X x
position on the topic (in favor
OR against).
It states the reasons for your X x
opinion or position on the
topic, which you will explain in
each body paragraph (2
arguments).
Body paragraphs
There are two body X x
paragraphs.
Each paragraph develops only X x
one reason/argument.
The Topic Sentence states the X x
reason/argument to be
developed in the paragraph.
All the Supporting Sentences X x
(details) are related to the
Topic Sentence.
It has a Concluding Sentence. X x
The Concluding Sentence X x
presents a counterargument
and reinforces the argument.
Concluding Paragraph
It has a Summary Statement X x
that restates the Thesis
Statement.
It summarizes the main ideas X x
developed in the essay.
It presents a final thought on X x
the topic.
Language use
There is a good use of X x
academic vocabulary.
There are a few minor or no X x
grammar mistakes.
There is proper punctuation X x
(no comma splice, no run-on
sentences).
There is proper spelling and X x
capitalization.
There are transition signals X x
between sentences and
between paragraphs.
All sentences are complete (no X x
fragments or phrases).
The topics seen in Unit 9 are X x
being used (persuasion,
predictions, pros, cons,
counterarguments).
References (if any)
Quotes and paraphrasing are x
properly cited.
The references follow a x x
citation style (APA (7th edition),
MLA, Chicago…).
Essay format
It has a minimum of 400 and a X x
maximum of 500 words.
The essay is double-spaced. X x
The text is aligned to the left X x
margin.
Each paragraph is indented X x
(except the first one).
Letter font and size are X x
according to a citation style
(APA, MLA, Chicago…).
There is a reference section at X x
the end of the essay (if
necessary).
*The Thesis Statement is X x
highlighted.
*The Topic Sentence of each X x
body paragraph is underlined.
*The Concluding Sentence of X x
each body paragraph is
underlined.
*The Summary Statement in X x
the Concluding Paragraph is
 underlined.
*The Final Thought in the X x
Concluding Paragraph is
underlined.
Peer review
It includes the comments given X x
by the peer reviewer.
It includes the name of the X x
peer reviewer.

Peer reviewer comments:

Everything is correct, we like the way you present the facts and then you defend your posture on the
topic. Great job.

Peer reviewer’s name:

Brigham Antoine Saunders García 181870

Leonardo Sánchez Reyes 180833

Date:

October 18th, 2023