ESL 184: Writing

ONE SUMMER DAY I had never been happier, more exited, and at the same time more frightened in one single day. I was 12 years old, when I with my childhood friends: Paco, Santiago, Nicaragua, César, Brenda and Ivan. This summer day started early full of fun and finished late with a frightening ending. It was 9 am and I was sleeping when I heard that in my window, some stones were thrown up by Santiago and Paco. They were singing in loud voice to wake me up. I dressed up fast and I went to them. That morning I had a very friendly wake up. A very happy and funny morning was to start. We went to our other friends. All together played with balloons filled with water throwing among each other. Finally, we seemed like a “soup”, consequently; we agreed about going to our house and take a shower. That summer morning was so exciting that we decided to do other things. In the afternoon my friends and I went to Carl´s Jr. but to get there, on the way, we got lost among the streets. After s...

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Three Levels of a Body Paragraph Gold One of the most precious of metals is gold, which 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 Roman coin remains as untarnished today as the day it was made 25 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, such as photography and dentistry.  The most recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits.  Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection when they go outside spaceships in space.   In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility. Identify the following: What is the topic sentence?...

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QUESTIONS :  WHAT IS THE WRITING PROCESS?  HAVE YOU USED IT BEFORE?  WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING AND PRACTICING THE WRITING PROCESS?  WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVES? MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR NAME AT THE END AND USE ANONYMOUS TO PUBLISH YOUR POSTS..

Please answer at least 5 questions:  Post to this blog!!!! What name do you want your instructor and classmates to call you?  Where were you born?  Tell me a little bit about your family What languages do you speak?  What were your favorite subjects in school?  What is your least favorite subject?  Tell about any jobs you have had in the past.  Why are you learning English? How would you characterize yourself as a college student? Do you like working in groups or alone? How do you feel about your English now? How did you feel about school in the past (high school, for example)?  What is the ONE (keep to only one!) thing that scares you the most about learning English?

Paragraphs consist of a topic sentence, two to three points (supporting facts or opinions), and perhaps a minor point or two. The topic sentence contains the main idea of the paragraph. The other sentence support the topic sentence.  Example : The president recently spoke about the shortage of energy. He urged us to conserve energy. We do this by turning off lights we aren't using. The topic sentence is the sentence that says the President spoke about the shortage of energy. Directions : Read the following groups of sentences. Underline the sentence in each group that states the main idea, or most basic fact. Group 1: a. First, they take us places we need to go. b. Automobiles are important for two reasons. c. Second, we use them for pleasure. Group 2: a. It is also well known for its koala bears. b. It is famous for Kangaroos. c. Australia has many interesing animals. Group 3: a. Also, it comes in a variety of flavors. b. There are two things I like about ice...

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