FACULTY OF TEACHERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION THE DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND ARTS EDUCATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ARTS

EDUCATION PARAGRAPH AND ESSAY ORGANISATION PARAGRAPH ESSAY A. Introductor y Paragraph

GSs give the reader background information about the topic of the essay. TS introduces the main idea, states the main topic of the essay, may list the subtopics of the main topic, may also mention the method of organization, and is the last sentence of the introduction.

A. Topic Sentence

1. General Statemen ts 2. Thesis Statemen t B. Body (Supporting Paragraphs) 1. Topic Senten ce 2. Suppor ting Senten ces 1. Topic Senten ce Supporting Sentences 1. Topic Senten ce 2. Suppor ting Senten ces

B. Body
(Supporting Sentences)

C. Concluding

C. Concluding

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Paragraph 1. Conclu ding Senten ces 2. Final Thoug hts A. Introduct ory Paragrap h
GSs give the reader background information about the topic of the essay. TS introduces the main idea, states the main topic of the essay, may list the subtopics of the main topic, may also mention the method of organization, and is the last sentence of the introduction.

A. Topic Sentence

1. Genera l Statem ents 2. Thesis Statem ent

EXAMPLE The traffic problem is growing in most big cities. For example, there are many overcrowded streets and freeways because there are too many cars and other vehicles. Also, there are not enough parking facilities in the busy downtown areas. The heavy traffic problem can, however, be solved in three ways. The above introductory paragraph reads as follows: The traffic problem is growing in most big cities. For example, there are many overcrowded streets

and freeways because there are too many cars and other vehicles. Also, there are not enough parking facilities in the busy downtown areas. The heavy traffic problem can, however, be solved in three ways. Make sure that the next three paragraphs contain three main ways of solving traffic problem. Rearrange the following introductory paragraphs! Therefore, anyone who wants to drive must carry a drivers license. It is divided into four steps: studying the traffic laws, taking the written test, learning to drive, and taking the driving test. Getting a drivers license is a complicated process. Driving a car is a necessity in todays busy society, and it is also a special privilege.

Thus, members who hold higher positions in a group or feel that they have an important part to play in the group will probably have more confidence in their own performance. While this may not always be true, it does indicate that often the actual position in the group has much to do with the feeling of personal confidence a person may have. Often people who hold higher positions in a given group overestimate their performance, while people in the lowest levels of the group underestimate theirs.

Read the following introductory paragraph once again and try to develop three supporting paragraphs, and one concluding paragraph which coherently and cohesively support the paragraph!! The following is a possible draft or outline for you and please feel free to use the draft or outline! You may, however, make other draft or outline of your own! What a peaceful class you have! The traffic problem is growing in most big cities. For example, there are many overcrowded streets and freeways because there are too many cars and other vehicles. Also, there are not enough parking facilities in the busy downtown areas. The heavy traffic problem can, however, be solved in three ways. B. Body
(Supporting Sentences)

B. Body (Supporting Paragraphs) 1. Topic Senten ce 2. Suppor ting Senten ces 1. Topic Senten ce Supporting Sentences 1. Topic Senten ce 2. Suppor ting Senten

ces 1. building more rapid transit systems between cities and suburbs get to destinations quickly and safely more commuters cars at home reduce the numbers of cars on the streets no traffic jams

2. prefer getting on excellent public transports rather than driving cars - For example, excellent railway lines in Japan - dependable subway system connecting Tokyo and Osaka 3. building car pools - the definition of car pools - for example, workers from Boston, Manhattan, and LA form one car pool - take turns driving - fewer traffic jams and accidents - improving public transportation system - taking buses and street cars to cities/works - avoid commuter rush - get to destinations and return home more quickly

C. Concluding Sentence

C. Concluding Paragraph 1. Concluding Sentences 2. Final Thoughts

Three ways of solving traffic problem --- more rapid transit systems ---- more excellent public transports ---- more car pools Governments roles --- build and maintain excellent infrastructures on transportation Publics roles ---- use and maintain the infrastructures