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One big family - Lyrics:

I wonder why you and me each other


Don't you see the similarities us?
Take a minute and see . in the mirror
You look like me: those ., lips - you can't deny
Have you thought about
Why we the same?
Why we feel the same?
Don't tell me it's by .
Oh, you're my brother
You're my ..
We're one big family
Oh, you're my brother
You're my sister
Just one big family
It doesn't matter if you .. far away from me
You .. I feel, you bleed I bleed, you cry and I cry
We sleep and ..
Sometimes we're sad, sometimes we're happy
You breathe I breathe
We love, ., talk and we ..
Have you thought about
Why we look the same?
Why we feel the same?
Don't tell me it's by chance
Oh, you're my brother
You're my sister
We're one big family
Oh, you're my brother
You're my sister
Just one big family
I care about you
And I . you could realize
There's no difference between us two
We're part of one family
No matter how far you are
And even if we don't each other
Oh, you and me, me and you, we are one
Oh, you're my brother
You're my sister
We're one big family
Oh, you're my brother
You're my sister
Just one big family

How to Write a Good Paragraph: A Step-by-Step


Guide
Writing well composed academic paragraphs can be tricky. The following is a guide on how to draft, expand, refine, and explain your ideas so
that you write clear, well-developed paragraphs and discussion posts:
Step 1: Decide the Topic of Your Paragraph
Before you can begin writing, you need to know what you are writing about. First, look at the writing prompt or assignment topic. As you look at
the prompt, note any key terms or repeated phrases because you will want to use those words in your response. Then ask yourself:
On what topic am I supposed to be writing?
What do I know about this topic already?
If I dont know how to respond to this assignment, where can I go to find some answers?
What does this assignment mean to me? How do I relate to it?
After looking at the prompt and doing some additional reading and research, you should better understand your topic and what you need to
discuss.
Step 2: Develop a Topic Sentence
Before writing a paragraph, it is important to think first about the topic and then what you want to say about the topic. Most often, the topic is
easy, but the question then turns to what you want to say about the topic. This concept is sometimes called the controlling idea.
Strong paragraphs are typically about one main idea or topic, which is often explicitly stated in a topic sentence. Good topic sentences should
always contain both (1) a topic and (2) a controlling idea.
The topic The main subject matter or idea covered in the paragraph.
The controlling idea This idea focuses the topic by providing direction to the composition.
Read the following topic sentences. They all contain a topic (in orange) and a controlling idea (in purple). When your paragraphs contain a
clearly stated topic sentence such as one of the following, your reader will know what to expect and, therefore, understand your ideas better.
Examples of topic sentences:
People can avoid plagiarizing by taking certain precautions.
There are several advantages to online education.
Effective leadership requires specific qualities that anyone can develop.
Step 3: Demonstrate Your Point
After stating your topic sentence, you need to provide information to prove, illustrate, clarify, and/or exemplify your point.
Ask yourself:
What examples can I use to support my point?
What information can I provide to help clarify my thoughts?
How can I support my point with specific data, experiences, or other factual material?
What information does the reader need to know in order to see my point?
Here is a list of the kinds of information you can add to your paragraph:
Facts, details, reasons, examples
Information from the readings or class discussions
Paraphrases or short quotations
Statistics, polls, percentages, data from research studies
Personal experience, stories, anecdotes, examples from your life
Sometimes, adding transitional or introductory phrases like: for example, for instance, first, second, or last can help guide the reader. Also, make
sure you are citing your sources appropriately.
Step 4: Give Your Paragraph Meaning
After you have given the reader enough information to see and understand your point, you need to explain why this information is relevant,
meaningful, or interesting.
Ask yourself:
What does the provided information mean?
How does it relate to your overall point, argument, or thesis?
Why is this information important/significant/meaningful?
How does this information relate to the assignment or course I am taking?
Step 5: Conclude
After illustrating your point with relevant information, add a concluding sentence. Concluding sentences link one paragraph to the next and
provide another device for helping you ensure your paragraph is unified. While not all paragraphs include a concluding sentence, you should
always consider whether one is appropriate. Concluding sentences have two crucial roles in paragraph writing:
First, they draw together the information you have presented to elaborate your controlling idea by:
Summarizing the point(s) you have made.
Repeating words or phrases from the topic sentence.
Using linking words that indicate that conclusions are being drawn (e.g., therefore, thus, resulting).

Second, they often link the current paragraph to the following paragraph. They may anticipate the topic sentence of the next paragraph by:
Introducing a word/phrase or new concept which will then be picked up in the topic sentence of the next paragraph.
Using words or phrases that point ahead (e.g., the following, another, other).
Step 6: Look Over and Proofread
The last step in good paragraph writing is proofreading and revision. Before you submit your writing, look over your work at least one more time.
Try reading your paragraph out loud to make sure it makes sense. Also, ask yourself these questions:
Does my paragraph answer the prompt and support my thesis?

Does it make sense? Does it use the appropriate academic voice?


I. Topic Sentence

How to Write a Perfect Paragraph

What is the topic sentence? The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph.
What does it do? It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
How do I write one? Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Make clear what your paragraph will
be about.
Example: Canada is one of the best countries in the world to live in. First, Canada has an excellent
health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada
has a high standard of education. Students are taught by welltrained teachers and are encouraged to
continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean
and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a
result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
II. Supporting Details
What are supporting sentences? They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a
paragraph.
What do they do? They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.
How do I write them? You should give supporting facts, details, and examples.
Example: Canada is one of the best countries in the world to live in. First, Canada has an excellent
health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada
has a high standard of education. Students are taught by welltrained teachers and are encouraged to
continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean
and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a
result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
III. Closing Sentence
What is the closing sentence? The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph.
What does it do? It restates the main idea of your paragraph.
How do I write one? Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.
Example: Canada is one of the best countries in the world to live in. First, Canada has an excellent
health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada
has a high standard of education. Students are taught by welltrained teachers and are encouraged to
continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean
and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a
result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

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