https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas Post your highlighted paragraphs below and answer the questions en-us 2022-06-15 13:02:29 UTC 2025-09-26 11:18:38 UTC hello@padlet.com helencostello2_4 https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2221950954 What is the focus (or topic) of this paragraph?
Big brands exploitation of workers.

How does this focus relate to the essay question?
Big brands are often perceived as evil because they exploit workers.

Does the so-what sentence link to the topic sentence?
It does and it uses similar words.

Does the so-what sentence link to the writer’s thesis statement?
It does.

What evidence does the paragraph offer to support their position?
Example of exploitation of Thai labourers.

]]> 2022-06-15 13:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2221950954 helencostello2_4 https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2221951197 What is the focus (or topic) of this paragraph?
The effect of big brands in a Homogenized Culture

 How does this focus relate to the essay question?
To prove that big brands are not evil, big brands are part of a process of economic development.

 Does the so-what sentence link to the topic sentence?
Yes, in both cases it explains why the content of the paragraph is important.
 
 Does the so-what sentence link to the writer’s thesis statement?
Yes, in both cases the so-what sentences answer the essay's question.

 What evidence does the paragraph offer to support their position?
With examples of McDonalds in Vienna would be the beginning of cultural degradation and in Japan people still admire and consume their own traditional foods.

]]> 2022-06-15 13:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2221951197 https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2222173263 2022-06-15 16:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2222173263 https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2222176157 What is the focus (or topic) of this paragraph?
The advantages of big brands in developing countries.

How does this focus relate to the essay question?
It supports the premise that big brands are not entirely evil.

Does the so-what sentence link to the topic sentence?
It does.

Does the so-what sentence link to the writer’s thesis statement?
It does, it supports writer's answer.

What evidence does the paragraph offer to support their position?
Economic growth of China and India.]]> 2022-06-15 16:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2222176157 https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2222182895 What is the focus (or topic) of this paragraph?
Big brands dependency on good image and relations with consumers.

How does this focus relate to the essay question?
Big brands are not evil because it would affect its reputation.

Does the so-what sentence link to the topic sentence?
It does not, it is more related to the second premise than the topic sentence.

Does the so-what sentence link to the writer’s thesis statement?
It does.

What evidence does the paragraph offer to support their position?
- Ethical validity of manufacturing processes from Gap and Nike.
- According to writer, local companies are more evil than big brands.]]> 2022-06-15 17:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/helencostello2_4/L12highlightparas/wish/2222182895