Intermediate English Composition Chapter 5 Lee Mong Ju

Intermediate English Composition Chapter 5 Lee Mong Ju (English Dept. of Hotel Tourism & Air Service) • Stating Reasons & Using Examples • Model Writing (Assignment) 1

How to Write Academic Writing? ____________________________________ Procedure 1. Thinking about Given Topic? 2. Getting Ideas about topic 3. Outlining 4. Writing final draft Given Topic: “Benefits of Leisure Time” 2

Topic & Topic Sentence ____________________________________ Topic: Specific benefits of Leisure time Getting Ideas Reasons Examples 1. reduce stress (a) spend a restful day (b) play sports 2. creativity (a) develop new talents and get ideas 3. positive attitude (a) volunteer & feel like working 3

Identifying Examples & Details ____________________________________ Title : specific benefits of leisure time Topic Sentence: Whether it lasts for a couple hours or a few days, leisure time has three specific benefits. 1 st Reason: relaxation reduces stress Example 1: spend a restful day Details: (a) watching movies (b) reading Example 2: play sports Details: (a) feel physically and emotionally stronger 2 nd Reason: creativity Example 1: develop new talents and get ideas Details: (a) hobbies such as photography, travel, and music 3 rd Reason: positive attitude Example 1: volunteer & feel like working Details: (a) feel wonderful & feel like working harder Concluding Sentence: All in all, leisure time helps people stay healthy and has the additional benefits of allowing them to work more industriously and productively 4

Paragraph with Reasons & Examples ____________________________________ Take a Break! In today’s busy world, it is easy to forget about the importance of taking time off. 2 Whether it lasts for a couple of hours or a few days, leisure time has specific benefits. 3 First of all, relaxation reduces stress that can lead to serious health problems. 4 For example, some people spend a restful day watching movies or reading. 5 Others play sports. 6 Whatever the activity, they begin to feel physically and emotionally stronger. 7 The next benefit is creativity. 8 Individuals with hobbies such as photography, travel, and music develop new talents and get ideas that they can use at school or in the office. 9 Finally, interests outside of work can lead to a positive attitude. 10 For instance, when volunteers help children learn to read, they feel wonderful about what they have achieved. 11 Then they feel like working harder when they return to their regular responsibilities. 12 All in all, leisure time helps people stay healthy and has the additional benefit of allowing them to work more industriously and productively. 1 5

Questions about the Model ____________________________________ 1. Look at the title. What is the topic of the paragraph? (Answer) The importance of having leisure time or Benefits of leisure time 2. Look at the second sentence. What does it say about the topic? (Answer) Leisure time has specific benefits 3. Now look at the last sentence. Does it summarize the main points or restate the topic sentence in different words? (Answer) summarizes the main points 6