Writing Exercises

Students require more recreational time in order to better focus on lessons in class. In fact, studies have shown that students who enjoy a recess of more than 45 minutes daily score better on tests immediately following the recess period. Further analysis suggests that physical exercise improves the ability to focus on academics Longer periods of recess are clearly required to allow students the best possible chances of success in their studies. Topic Sentence Supporting Sentence Closing Sentence

Topic Sentences ..................................................................................................................... The glasses on the table were smeared with grease and there was an egg stain on my plate. When I visited the toilets I found them to be filthy. In addition to this when I left the restaurant, I saw a rat outside the kitchen. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..You will draw and write about art in a proper sketchbook. You will build up a collection of your own work. This is called a portfolio. At the end of the course we will hold an exhibition at Wellington School. Your work will be displayed in a professional way. Members of the public will be invited to attend, and to meet the artists.

Topic Sentences …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Lancaster is a leading U.S. educational publisher with East Asia offices in Tokyo and Hong Kong. My role on the four person team in marketing development is to coordinate communication between teachers, educationalists and researchers, and to report progress to the New York head office, including planning and implementation of all marketing campaigns. I am responsible for the print production of catalogues and specific product advertising. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………When I was a young girl, I would make a tent out of my blankets and read Nancy Drew mysteries late into the night. I still read cereal boxes at the breakfast table, newspapers while I am stopped at red lights, and gossip magazines while waiting in line at the supermarket. In fact, I'm a very talented reader.

Academic Writing Exercise Write the phrases from the box in appropriate section below Having said that… The generally accepted view is that I will set out to demonstrate that The ideal course of action would be In this essay, I will firstly cover the.. There is a strong evidence to suggest that Most experts agree that… Therefore, the most appropriate response However, the other factors…. This could lead us to suppose that Of the three issues to address Unless they respond to these findings Introduction _____________________________________________ Main body _______________________________________________ Counter argument ________________________________________ Develop your own ideas- persuasion & recommendation ______________ Conclusion ___________________________________________________

Editing exercises 1. Its a difficult problem to solve. 2. Your the hardest working student in the group. 3. As a researcher he is outstanding, as a teacher he is a poor communicator. 4. The author asked me to comment on his draft paper before he sent the paper to other colleagues to comment on. 5. The Principle of the school first got there attention before he talked to them about the affects, on the school’s reputation, of poor behaviour in public. 7. Apple produce the better computers then IBM. 8. PowerPoint software is produced by Microsoft. It is vary useful as it provides many option. The range of format templates are particular impressive.

9. Architect software is example of computer revolution changing the way professionals does their work. 10. I tried to teach EXCEL to students years ago. Who were doing a Graduate Diploma. They cheated by hand calculating each cells to avoid learning how to use formula. 11. The problem the administrator found with network security procedures were that internal clients are using covert channels. 12. Toms mother gave him a choice of the last two pieces of fruit. He chose an apple rather than banana because it fit better in lunchbox. 13. The problem, with the students writing is, that they are not understanding use of commas. 14. This new software is very exciting because it can be operated by voice for handicapped clients. It was developed in close partnership with experts on the needs of those with relevant disability. The marketing Division is frustrated by the companies refusal to allow it to be adapted for PC.

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