Preparing to write By yuli marlina GOLD Gold

Preparing to write By; yuli marlina

GOLD � Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all, gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable for jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remains as untarnished today as the day it was minted twentythree centuries ago. Another important characteristic of gold is its usefulness to industry and science. For many years, it has been used in hundreds of industrial applications. The most recent use of gold is in astronauts'’ suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection outside spaceships. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility.

What is paragraph? An overview 1. The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph. 2. Controlling idea is states the specific area. Example; topic controlling idea Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics.

An overview… 3. Supporting sentences develop the topic sentence. (that is, they explain the topic sentences by giving reasons, example, facts, statistics, and quotations). v first of all… v For example……. v Another important…. v The most recent use…. .

4. The concluding sentence signals the end of the paragraph and leaves the reader with important points to remember: In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility.

The paragraph also has the elements of unity and coherence A. B. Unity means one main idea. Coherence means the paragraph is easy to read and easy to understand.

The topic sentence � Every good paragraph has a topic sentence. The topic sentence helpful guide to both the writer and the reader. The writer can see what information is, and the reader can see what the paragraph is going to be about. � there are three important 1. A topic sentence is a complete sentence; that is contains a subject, a verb and a complement.

Next…… 2. A topic sentence contains both a topic and a controlling idea. example; � Driving on freeways requires skill and alertness. � Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. � Registering for college classes can be a frustrating experience for new students.

3. Atopic sentence is the most general statement in the paragraph because only the main idea. It doesn’t give any specific details. Example; � The Arabic origin of many English words is not always obvious. The following sentence, on the other hand, is too specific. � The slang expression so long (meaning “goodbye” )is probably a corruption of the Arabic salaam.

Sentence such as the following may be too general; � English is difficult language to learn. � Ied is a Muslim celebration. � Love is beautiful moment in the life.

Narrative text

A. The definition of narrative text � Narrative text is a story with complication or problematic events and it tries to find the resolutions to solve the problems. An important part of narrative text is the narrative mode, the set of methods used to communicate the narrative through a process narration. � B. The purpose of narrative text The Purpose of Narrative Text is to amuse or to entertain the reader with a story.

C. Generic Structures of Narrative Text � � 1) Orientation Sets the scene: where and when the story happened and introduces the participants of the story: who and what is involved in the story. 2) Complication � Tells the beginning of the problems which leads to the crisis (climax) of the main participants. 3) Resolution � The problem (the crisis) is resolved, either in a happy ending or in a sad (tragic) ending 4) Re-orientation/Coda � This is a closing remark to the story and it is optional. It consists of a moral lesson, advice or teaching from the writer

D. The characteristics of narrative � Characteristics • • • • are: Many based on common events from life Familiarity makes prediction easier Key vocabulary often known Simple vocabulary Cause and effect known Concrete, real concepts People oriented Dialogue makes text less concept dense Stories can have personal meaning May give insight for own life/interest Purpose is to entertain or share experience Chronological structure Simple concepts Familiar story types

� � One upon time, a mother duck sat on her eggs. She felt tired of sitting on them. She just wished the eggs would break out. Several days later, she got her wish. The eggs cracked and some cute little ducklings appeared. "Peep, peep" the little ducklings cried. "Quack, quack" their mother greeted in return. However the largest egg had not cracked. The mother duck sat on it for several days. Finally, it cracked and a huge ugly duckling waddled out. The mother duck looked at him in surprise. He was so big and very gray. He didn't look like the others at all. He was like a turkey.

� When the mother duck brought the children to the pond for their first swimming lesson. , the huge grey duckling splashed and paddled about just as nicely as the other ducklings did. "That is not a turkey chick. He is my very own son and quite handsome" the mother said proudly. � � However, the other animals didn't agree. They hissed and made fun of him day by day. Even his own sisters and brothers were very unkind. "You are very ugly" they quacked.

� � The little poor duckling was very unhappy. "I wish I looked like them" he thought to himself. One day, the ugly duckling run away and hid in the bushes. The sad duckling lived alone through the cold and snow winter. Finally the spring flowers began to bloom. While he was swimming in the pond, he saw three large white swans swimming toward him. "Oh, dear. these beautiful birds will laugh and peck me too" he said to himself. But the swans did not attack him. Instead, they swam around him and stroked him with their bills. As the ugly duckling bent his neck to speak to them, he saw his reflection in the water. He could not believe his eyes. "I am not an ugly duckling but a beautiful swam" he exclaimed. He was very happy. From that day on, he swam and played with his new friends and was happier than he had never been