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PARAGRAPH

WRITING
METHODS/ORDERS TO ACHIEVE UNITY

• Inductive Order: The writer drives the idea from specific to general.

• Deductive Order: It is the reverse of inductive order i.e. the writer develops the
idea from general statement to particular statement.
• Question to Answer Method: The writer starts with a question which is then
answered in the same paragraph or the paragraphs that follow.
• Spatial Order: The method of describing any object/place/machine, etc. as it
appears-left to right, clockwise, anticlockwise, etc. is spatial method.
• Enumeration Method: It is a narrative technique of presenting ideas. In this
method, the writer uses noticeable pointers like firstly, secondly, thirdly and lastly.
• Chronological Order: Here the writer presents the content in such a lucid
manner that one idea leads to another (in the order of occurrence of
events).
• Linear Order: A logical sequence of ideas presented in a paragraph is
linear order.
• Interrupted Order: In this method, the topic sentence is written in the
middle of the content. It is generally used when the writer wishes to switch
from one idea to another in the same paragraph.
• Compare and Contrast: Here the comparison and contrast of two
different ideas is done simultaneously in the same paragraph.
• Exposition: As the name suggests, it involves explanation or description
of the topic sentence which is mentioned at the beginning of the paragraph.
3.EMPHASIS
• To make an idea stand out, emphasis to prominent ideas is given.
• The following devices can be used to emphasize:
• Balance: Parallel construction of sentences
• Emphatic position: Emphasis is laid on important ideas
• Repetition: synonyms
• Contrast: Negative side of the issue
• Emphatic words: keywords
THEMATIC WRITING

• Thematic writing deals with major themes or topics


in a society or a country.
How to Write a Thematic Essay
1. Identify the specific text and theme you'll be analyzing.
2. Jot down ideas related to the theme.
3. Formulate a clear, concise statement that unveils how the
text explores the theme.
4. Gather Evidence: Hunt for quotes, details, and examples
from the text that illustrate the theme.
5. Structure your essay with an introduction, body
paragraphs (each focusing on a specific point related to
the theme), and a conclusion.
6. Write a Compelling Introduction.
7. Construct Strong Body Paragraphs.
8. Craft a Cohesive Conclusion.
9. Proofread & Revise.
Thinking of possible connections
around a certain theme
ANECDOTE WRITING

• Anecdotes are short, compelling or entertaining


stories about real incidents or real people, that
help a subject become more relatable and true to
life.
Types of Anecdotes

1. Inspirational anecdote: inspirational anecdote is to inspire the


readers or listeners. It includes anecdotes that explain a person’s
struggle, the kind of obstacles they had to deal with and how it
altered their lives for the better.
• Cautionary anecdote
• Anecdotes, like fables, are those that provide the audience with a moral
or a lesson.
3. Characterizing anecdote

Characterizing anecdotes are commonly found in literary


works. They can help portray a character and understand the
various facets of the character.
4. Reminiscent anecdote
• A reminiscent anecdote is meant to provide a sense of
nostalgia. These anecdotes also focus on practices or
aspects that no longer exist.
BOOK REVIEW
Learning Outcomes
After the completion of this module the learner will be able to:

• Describe and evaluate content.

• Critically summarize a given content.

• Write comments and reviews of books

• Analyze and review books, etc.


• Review writing shows the ability to critically summarize a given content.

• Critical/Harsh reviews may influence the viewers and create a negative impact.

• When reviews are done as a part of an academic activity, it goes hand in hand with active listening and
comprehension.

• Reviews play an important role in learning of English Language by developing important skills like
critical thinking and critical reading.

• Writing reviews also help in developing the learners’ analytical and interpretive skills.

• A review is not just a summary, but an evaluation, a critical analysis, or a sort of commentary.

• An ideal review should be neither too short nor too long for the reader. It should be brief, but must not
leave any scope for further details. It helps in “seeing all and know all.”
HOW TO WRITE A BOOK REVIEW?

• A book review should include information about the book, author, characters, your
personal opinion while reading it, your recommendation, etc.

• The following points may be included:

1. Basic information like title, author, place, publisher, publication date, edition, pages,
special features (maps, etc.), price, ISBN.
2. General field or genre of the book.
3. The author's style.
4. Opening sentence.
5. Plot/Summary with information
Plot/Summary with information like

1) What was the story about?


2) The main characters in the plot.
3) Were the characters credible?
4) Write the role of the main characters in the story?
5) Your favourite character with reason.
6) Could you relate to any of the characters in the story?
7) Which was your favourite section in the book?
8) Which part of the book you didn’t like?
9) Would you like to change something in the book?
10)Give your feedback.

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