What is the most difficult thing about English,

for you?
The grammar, the writing, the listening, the
vocabulary, the speaking?

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM SOMETIMES

WHEN WE CHECK WHAT YOU WRITE ?
TIPS.-
PARAGRAPH
WRITING
 MY BEST VACATION
1. Planning: brainstorm ideas and write words, lists, columns, mind maps...

Topic/opening: My Best Chapultepec (supporting idea)

Vacation- Mexico City - visited the castle ( detail or example)
city tour (supporting idea)
- post office building architecture magnificent
(detail or example)
by car (supporting idea) Six Flags (supporting idea) – got on the mechanical
rides like roller coaster.
HANDOUT 2. Page7 PARAGRAPH WRITING.-
A composition has three parts:

1. Opening (Here you write your topic. The first sentence is called topic
sentence because it gives you the general idea about the content or topic of
the paragraph.

2. Body (These sentences give supporting ideas and details about the topic)

3. conclusion.- (closing , summarizing ideas. This part can be similar to the

opening)
1. Planning: brainstorm ideas and write words, lists, columns, mind maps...

Topic/opening: My Best Chapultepec (supporting idea)

Vacation- Mexico City - visited the castle ( detail or example)
city tour (supporting idea)
- post office building architecture magnificent
(detail or example)
by car (supporting idea) Six Flags (supporting idea) – got on the mechanical
rides like roller coaster.
Steps for writing a composition or paragraph.-
1. Plan (brainstorm ideas).

2. Organize– a. opening (topic you will write about)

b. body (include details, examples)
c. conclusion.
3. Start writing (check tenses, use connectors *)

4. Check and make corrections.- Title? Opening? Conclusion? Tenses,

punctuation and capitalization.
*Use connectors when writing a composition or essay.-
I. Introduction: I think, In my opinion, I believe….
 
II. Body: First, Second, Then= Later= after that, when, because, and, but, or, so ( for
this reason)
Although (Aunque )- even though ( aún cuando)
. On one hand, (POR UN LADO ),
. On the other hand, ( POR OTRO LADO)
. In addition, (ADEMAS DE ESTO)
, but (pero)= . However , ; however, ( SIN EMBARGO )
, so ( así que) = .Therefore, ( POR ESTA RAZÓN, POR LO TANTO )
In contrast, …(EN CONTRASTE)
For instance, = .For example, ; for example, … such as (TAL COMO) ..,
First (PRIMERO ), Later ( LUEGO), … After that (DESPUES DE ESO), Then, … Finally, ….
III. Conclusion: To sum up, (EN SUMA)
Concluding,
In conclusion,
These are some of the reasons why..

 
In English every verb needs an explicit subject . For example: How do
you say “Es importante.” =Is important or IT is important ?
We use IT is + adjective + TO+ verb base : It is necessary to call , it is better
to go.
 Read the paragraph (composition) and :
 1. Underline the opening (topic sentence) 2. Circle one or two supporting ideas.
 3. Underline five connectors 4. Underline conclusive sentence(s).


 My Best Vacation
 My best vacation was when I went to Mexico City with my family 3 years ago. We went by car and
enjoyed the beautiful view from here to Mexico City. For instance, we saw the beautiful pineapple fields in
Veracruz and the famous Popocatepetl Volcano. We took a city tour. I never imagined that the city centre had
such incredible buildings. First, we sightsaw the Post Office building, Bellas Artes, etc. Then, we went to
Chapultepec . We visited the Castle, where our Mexican heroes died. After that, we went to Six Flags. I was
very pleased to see all the different things you can do there. For example, we got on the roller coaster and it
was an awesome experience! I think I have become a fan of mechanical rides now. I loved going to Mexico
City with my family. We had fun together.
Read the paragraph (composition) and :
1. Underline the opening (topic sentence) 2. Circle one or two supporting ideas .
3. Underline five connectors 4. Underline conclusive sentence(s).

My Best Vacation
My best vacation was when I went to Mexico City with my family 3 years ago. We
went by car and enjoyed the beautiful view from here to Mexico City. For instance, we saw
the beautiful pineapple fields in Veracruz and the famous Popocatepetl Volcano. We took a
city tour. I never imagined that the city centre had such incredible buildings. First, we
sightsaw the Post Office building, Bellas Artes, etc. Then, we went to Chapultepec . We visited
the Castle, where our Mexican heroes died. After that, we went to Six Flags. I was very
pleased to see all the different things you can do there. For example, we got on the roller
coaster and it was an awesome experience! I think I have become a fan of mechanical rides
now. I loved going to Mexico City with my family. We had fun together.

 2 OR MORE PARAGRAPHS
 ….. continue handout 2 Paragraph Writing.
 The opening, body, and closing can all be in one paragraph, or they can be spread over many
paragraphs.
 When there is a major change of idea start a new paragraph. For example: Write about advantages
and disadvantages of something.

 Two ways to separate paragraphs:

 a) By using an:
 INDENTATION (SANGRIA) or b) SEPARATING PARAGRAPHS BY SPACE

 ________________ ______________________
 ____________________ ______________________
 ____________________
 ________________ ______________________
 _____________________ ______________________

 BRAINSTORMING:
Task or assignment: Advantages & Disadvantages of Smartphones
( Title, opening and conclusión using different words : parag 4 )

Paragraph 1: opening: mention the words advantages and disadvantages…

.
body:
Parag: 2 Advantages Parag 3: Disadvantages
opening: Smartp..have great adv. Opening: On the other hand, …some disad

* Whatsss for free * No communication

- (detail /example:
Friends, the family) - (at a family reunión)

* Find anything you look for * Addiction

- (detail: can do hw ) - ( while driving.. )

Paragraph 4: Conclusion.- similar to opening, summarizing, using different words.

Take a look at the following composition and please recognize:
1. the opening 2. opening for advantages 3. opening for disadvantages and 4.conclusion 5. Find some linkers (connectors)

Write the name next to each paragraph

 ASSIGNMENT: TITLE: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SMARTPHONES.

 The smartphone invention is one of the biggest achievements in the world of technology. This is because
unlike standard phones, with a smartphone one has a variety of options. Although a smartphone has great
ADVANTAGES, there are a number of setbacks (DISADVANTAGES)as well.
 (+) 
 On one hand, smartphones have many good things. One benefit is that in addition to making calls you can
send text messages for free. For example, if you are living in another city, you don´t have to make a call to be i
contact with friends, etc. Another advantage is that you can access the internet. For instance, you can check
your e mails even if you are not in the office.
 (-) 
 On the other hand, smartphones also have a number of disadvantages. They are 66% more expensive than a
normal phone. You can also get distracted very easily. For example, when you are in class or with the family.
  
 To sum up, a smartphone is really useful to communicate faster and more effectively, but it is necessary to
control its use, so you can get the benefits, and not become addicted .
Hw Handout 1 Find Some Who- ONLY prepare the questions. We´ll do activity in class
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Hw Handout 2 - Write a composition about Advantages and Disadvantages of: (choose only ONE topic from the list below).
Include brainstorming, and 4 mini paragraphs

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF……:

a. Smartphones

b. Being the oldest, the sándwich, or the youngest in the family

c. Being an only son / daughter

d.Having a boy/grilfriend

e.Taking the Mayabus

f. The lockdown - staying home during the pandemic.

g. Studying in another city , state or country.

h. Carpooling ( when you pick up Friends to go to school one day, and the next day,
another one picks you up so you don´t take your car to school every day.