ENGLISH LANGUAGE

TEACHING
METHODOLOGY 2 (ELT 2)

TEACHING WRITING
GRADE 9

TOPIC: CITY LIFE

Lecturer: Pham Thi Khai Hoan, M.A

Nguyen Thanh Hung - 201701743

Nguyen Thi Diem Quynh - 201701747
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Have you ever known or applied mind map in your writing?
 Parts of a
basic
WRITING paragraph
The mind map
A BASIC outline of a basic
PARAGRAPH paragraph

Some common
linking words
Parts of a basic
paragraph

There are 3 parts:

1.Introduction: Introduce the

problem/ topic (1-2 sentences)
2.Body: give reasons or examples that
support your writing (7-10
sentences)
3.Conclusion: Restate or emphasize
the topic again (1-2 sentences)
 The mind map
outline of a
basic paragraph TOPIC

IDEA 1 IDEA 2 IDEA 3

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Living in a city has a number of drawbacks.
Firstly, there is the problem of traffic jams
and traffic accidents. The increase in
population and the increasing number of
vehicles have caused many accidents to
happen every day. Secondly, air pollution
negatively affects people's health, and it also
has a bad influence on the environment. More
and more city dwellers suffer from coughing
or breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is
noisy, even at night. Noise pollution comes
from the traffic and from construction sites.
Buildings are always being knocked down and
rebuilt. These factors contribute to making
city more difficult for its residents.
Topic sentence: Living in a city has a number of drawbacks.
Problem 1: Firstly, there is the problem of traffic jams and traffic
accidents. The increase in population and the increasing number of
vehicles have caused many accidents to happen every day.
Problem 2: Secondly, air pollution negatively affects people's
health, and it also has a bad influence on the environment. More
and more city dwellers suffer from coughing or breathing
problems.
Problem 3: Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise
pollution comes from the traffic and from construction sites.
Buildings are always being knocked down and rebuilt.
Conclusion: These factors contribute to making city more difficult
for its residents.
Some writing tips to organize your ideas
to make your paragraph clearer.

Firstly….
Secondly…/Next
Thirdly…/Last…/Finally…
In conclusion…/To conclude…
Living in a city has a number of drawbacks.
Firstly, there is the problem of traffic jams
and traffic accidents. The increase in
population and the increasing number of
vehicles have caused many accidents to
happen every day. Secondly, air pollution
negatively affects people's health, and it also
has a bad influence on the environment. More
and more city dwellers suffer from coughing
or breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is
noisy, even at night. Noise pollution comes
from the traffic and from construction sites.
Buildings are always being knocked down and
rebuilt. These factors contribute to making
city more difficult for its residents.
 Some linking words
Emphasis Addition Contrast
Undoubtedly Additionally Unlike
Indeed Furthermore Nevertheless
Obviously Also On the other hand
Particularly Too Nonetheless
Especially As well as that Despite
Clearly Along with In contrast (to)
Importantly Besides Whereas
Absolutely Not only...but also Never
Definitely Apart from this Conversely
Without a doubt In addition Even so
It should be noted Moreover Differing from
Choose at least 3 items from the list and make
a mind map outline on the topic: city life.
Then, write an introduction and a conclusion. Exercise

 Urban sprawl  Crime

 Noise  Overcrowding
 High cost of living  Limited parking
 Traffic jams  Lack of community
 Air pollution  Lack green spaces
 Bad weather  Limited space
 Crime
 Overcrowding Firstly….
 Limited parking Secondly…/Next
 Lack of community Thirdly…/Last…/Finally…
 Lack green spaces In conclusion…/To conclude…
 Limited space

 Urban sprawl TOPIC

 Noise
 High cost of living
 Traffic jams
 Air pollution IDEA 1
 Bad weather
IDEA 2 IDEA 3

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Assignment
Thank you!