36ming xuan by Sng Ming xuan (Gmss) https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5 j3-3 el wall en-us 2023-01-13 03:46:08 UTC 2023-03-24 04:15:51 UTC hello@padlet.com sng_ming_xuan https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2443129901 2023-01-13 03:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2443129901 sng_ming_xuan https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529863934 Introductory paragraph: hook (questions, proverb/idiom, observation, personal experience), not more than 2 sentences.
Thesis statement: your stand and what you will cover in the essay.
Body paragraph: At least 4 paragraphs (discursive: 2 points for, 2 points against)
argumentative: 3 points for your own stand + 1 rebuttal
Concluding paragraph: restate/reiterate your own stand.]]> 2023-03-24 03:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529863934 sng_ming_xuan https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529865637 some ways to start the introduction (essay):
a. an anecdote or story (make sure you keep this brief)
At a party, Kate wore a yellow dress. It made her look sallow.
b. an analogy
Imagine you are a lab-bred animal, raised in a sterile environment.
c. a shocking statement
If killing a person is murder, then the system is a murderer when it puts criminals to death.
d. a quote or proverb
'Knowledge is power'
e. an observation
Most people spend more time looking at their mobile phones or computer screens than reading a book.
f. a hypothetical situation
Imagine a world where there are no rhinoceroses, orang-utans or elephants.
g. a reference to a recent event
The issue of reducing examination stress was featured in the news recently.
h. a surprising fact
Every fifteen seconds a child dies of hunger.
i. a rhetorical question
What could be better than snuggling in bed with a book on a rainy day?

]]> 2023-03-24 03:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529865637 Thesis statement: sng_ming_xuan https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529869432 Tell readers what the composition is about, and respond directly to the topic.
to be given in the opening paragraph of your essay/composition, usually appears at the end of the opening paragraph.

EXAMPLES***: 
topic: what problems do young people like you face?
Topic sentence: Indeed, a host of problems awaits the youngster straddle between childhood and adulthood.

topic: Write about some kinds of books you enjoy reading.
Topic sentence: The kinds of books I most enjoy reading are fantasy, thrillers and science fiction.]]> 2023-03-24 04:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529869432 transition: sng_ming_xuan https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529872014 transition expressions

Addition:

  • In addition to what has been said, it is also important to consider...
  • Furthermore, it should be noted that...
  • Moreover, it is worth mentioning that...
  • Additionally, another important factor to consider is...
  • Also, it is important to point out that...
  • Besides the aforementioned, there is another aspect to consider...
  • Not only is it important to...but it is also crucial to...
  • As well as the above, it is worth considering...

Contrast:

  • However, despite the evidence, it is important to consider...
  • Nevertheless, it should be noted that...
  • Nonetheless, there are certain limitations to this argument...
  • Still, there are certain challenges that need to be addressed...
  • Yet, there is a counterargument that needs to be considered...
  • On the other hand, it is important to consider the alternative perspective of...
  • In contrast to the above, there are certain differences to take into account...
  • Whereas the evidence suggests one thing, it is important to consider...

Cause and Effect:

  • Therefore, it can be concluded that...
  • Thus, it can be inferred that...
  • Hence, it can be deduced that...
  • Consequently, it is clear that...
  • As a result, it is evident that...
  • Accordingly, it can be seen that...
  • Because of this, it is important to...
  • Due to this, it is crucial to...
  • Since this is the case, it is necessary to...
  • Owing to the aforementioned reasons, it is clear that...

Example:

  • For example, one instance where this is evident is...
  • For instance, a case in point is...
  • Such as, when considering the case of...
  • Including, but not limited to...
  • To illustrate this, let us take the example of...
  • Namely, when we examine...
  • In particular, it is important to focus on...
  • Specifically, it can be seen that...

Summary and Conclusion:

  • In conclusion, it can be said that...
  • To summarize, the main points are...
  • To sum up, the key takeaways are...
  • Overall, it can be seen that...
  • All in all, it is clear that...
  • Briefly, the main arguments are...
  • In brief, the key findings are...
  • In summary, the main results are...
  • Therefore, it can be concluded that...
  • Thus, it can be said that...

Remember that transition expressions serve as a bridge between ideas and help to create a well-organized and coherent piece of writing. Use them appropriately and in moderation to create a clear and concise argument.

]]> 2023-03-24 04:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529872014 past perfect tense and present perfect tense sng_ming_xuan https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529881123
https://youtu.be/F-r7daaxsbk]]> 2023-03-24 04:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529881123 video: sng_ming_xuan https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529881788 https://youtu.be/hQ1OwYu4GsY]]> 2023-03-24 04:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sng_ming_xuan/52ps6kx0jrk8cqg5/wish/2529881788