[PD31] Questions on P1 by Ms Quek https://padlet.com/quek_shi_yun/tw082in0ayov en-us 2018-03-19 02:00:33 UTC 2018-03-19 02:10:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Topic Sentences quek_shi_yun https://padlet.com/quek_shi_yun/tw082in0ayov/wish/243300178 1. How do I write a good TS?
2. In the TS, I am asked to provide an explanation for how this supports my stand. Is this repetition as the PEEL format also has an elaboration portion?
3. How do I ensure that my TS answers the question/addresses the POC?
4. How do I address the POC in EVERY TS?

[To be practiced in class]]]> 2018-03-19 02:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/quek_shi_yun/tw082in0ayov/wish/243300178 Introduction quek_shi_yun https://padlet.com/quek_shi_yun/tw082in0ayov/wish/243300306 1. What goes into an intro besides the stand? [In short, a hook, a stand, and a roadmap. This will be covered in Term 2 or 3]
2. How do I write a good intro? [See above]]]> 2018-03-19 02:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/quek_shi_yun/tw082in0ayov/wish/243300306 Stand quek_shi_yun https://padlet.com/quek_shi_yun/tw082in0ayov/wish/243300470 1. How do I ensure that my stand is balanced without sitting on the fence?
2. When taking a stand, must I take an extreme side? Can I be in between the two sides of the POC?
3. If I have a rebuttal/counter-argument, do I need to state it in my stand?
4. How do I write a balanced stand without making it too long?

[To be practiced in class]]]> 2018-03-19 02:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/quek_shi_yun/tw082in0ayov/wish/243300470 Body Paragraphs quek_shi_yun https://padlet.com/quek_shi_yun/tw082in0ayov/wish/243300572 1. Is one piece of evidence enough to support my TS? [Usually, no. Ideally you should have at least 2 pieces of evidence with detailed explanation]
2. Can my evidence come from my own experience? [No, not in P1]
3. How do you transition smoothly from one paragraph to the next? [Make use of signal markers to direct your essay]
4. How many paragraphs do I need to write? [Excluding the intro and conclusion, 4-5 paragraphs]
5. When I link my paragraph or TS back to the question, am I just re-copying the question? [No! You will need to paraphrase the question multiple times. This tests your language abilities]]]> 2018-03-19 02:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/quek_shi_yun/tw082in0ayov/wish/243300572