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Find the mistake in these sentences: I hope I will pass the university entrance exam successfully. Because I have a lot of skillful teachers and I have been preparing for the exam for two years. I think that the Mongolian exam is the most important for 12th graders. Because only after passing the Mongolian test, students will be able to take other entrance exams. My Social Science exam is the most important exam for me. Because I want to become a good lawyer and make my parents happy.

BECAUSE Fundamentals of English Grammar, Betty Schrampfer Azar p.234 He drank water because he was thirsty. Because expresses a cause; it gives a reason. Why did he drink water? Reason : he was thirsty. MAIN CLAUSE : He drank water. = complete sentence ADVERB CLAUSE : because he was thirsty. = NOT a complete sentence An ADVERB CLAUSE is connected to a MAIN CLAUSE.

BECAUSE Fundamentals of English Grammar, Betty Schrampfer Azar p.234 MAIN CLAUSE ADVERB CLAUSE He drank water because he was thirsty. (NO COMMA!) ADVERB CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE Because he was thirsty, he drank water. (COMMA!)

BECAUSE Fundamentals of English Grammar, Betty Schrampfer Azar p.234 He drank water. Because he was thirsty. incorrect Why? Because he was thirsty. …is NOT a complete sentence it MUST be connected to a MAIN CLAUSE.

BECAUSE Fundamentals of English Grammar, Betty Schrampfer Azar p.234 Combine each pair of sentences using because : We didn’t have class. The teacher was absent. My car didn’t start. The battery was dead. Because the teacher was absent, we didn’t have class. Because the battery was dead, my car didn’t start.

Let’s correct this sentence, shall we? I hope I will pass the university entrance exam successfully. Because I have a lot of skillful teachers and I have been preparing for the exam for two years. PROBLEM = this is NOT a sentence, it is a clause 1. I hope I will pass the university entrance exam successfully because I have a lot of skillful teachers and I have been preparing for the exam for two years.

1. I hope I will pass the university entrance exam successfully because I have a lot of skillful teachers and I have been preparing for the exam for two years. 2. Because I have a lot of skillful teachers and I have been preparing for the university entrance exam for two years, I hope I will pass the exam successfully. Because ….

Can you correct this sentence? I think that the Mongolian exam is the most important for 12th graders. Because only after passing the Mongolian test, students will be able to take other entrance exams. Because …. Because only after passing the Mongolian test students will be able to take other entrance exams, I think that the Mongolian exam is the most important for 12th graders.

Can you correct this sentence? My Social Science exam is the most important for me. Because I want to become a good lawyer and make my parents happy. Because …. Because I want to become a good lawyer and make my parents happy, my Social Science exam is the most important for me.

…so, let’s think together The most difficult thing about writing essays is thinking of ideas about what to write. …so, let’s think together

2 choices 2010 11th grade Olympic Essay To be successful in education it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers. Do you support this statement? YES I think that to be successful in education it is more important to be a good student. NO I think that to be successful in education it is more important to have good teachers. 2 choices

2010 11th grade Olympic Essay To be successful in education it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers. Do you support this statement? YES I think that to be successful in education it is more important to be a good student. Why do you think that it is more important to be a good student?

Even good teachers cannot make students learn if students don’t try There is not enough time during school for students to really learn English Because …… …. I support the statement that it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers. REAL LEARNING DEPENDS ON THE STUDENT BRAINSTORM Student attitude is a key factor To be successful, students must study outside of class : homework etc.

My Thesis Statement Because to be really successful in English, students must do some self-study, there is not enough time during school for the teacher to teach everything the students will need and student attitude is a key factor, I support the statement that it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers.

2010 11th grade Olympic Essay To be successful in education it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers. Do you support this statement? NO I think that to be successful in education it is more important to have good teachers. Why do you think that it is more important to have good teachers?

Because …… …. I cannot support the statement that it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers. Learning begins with good teaching Without good teachers, students don’t learn well Good teachers are needed to motivate students to learn BRAINSTORM Good teachers make a huge impact on student success Bad teachers never have successful students.

Can computers replace teachers in the classroom? 2013 11th grade Olympic Essay Can computers replace teachers in the classroom? YES NO 2 choices Choose one Brainstorm Write a THESIS STATEMENT

2011 Teachers Chandman regional Olympics Do you agree or disagree with the following statement : Teachers are always students. Give specific reasons to support your answer. YES, I agree NO, I disagree 2 choices Choose one Brainstorm Write a THESIS STATEMENT

What is a TOPIC SENTENCE? A topic sentence is a sentence that states the main idea of one paragraph. The supporting details in the paragraph (all the other sentences) will develop or explain the topic sentence.

TOPIC SENTENCE In an ESSAY : Every paragraph should include a topic sentence. Generally, the topic sentence appears at the beginning of the paragraph. It is often the paragraph’s first sentence.

Topic Sentence = Topic + Controlling Idea Every topic sentence will have a topic and a controlling idea. The topic provides a focus for the reader. It tells what the paragraph is about. The controlling idea helps the reader understand what you want to communicate about the topic.

review : homework : self-study : not enough time -> EXAMPLE : MY THESIS STATEMENT Because in order to be really successful in English, students must do some self-study, there is not enough time during school for the teacher to teach everything the students will need and student attitude is a key factor, I support the statement that it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers. BODY 1 : TOPIC SENTENCE : There are many reasons why successful students must study in their own time. topic controlling idea review : homework : self-study : not enough time ->

Budget : classroom availability : lesson duration EXAMPLE : MY THESIS STATEMENT Because in order to be really successful in English, students must do some self-study. there is not enough time during school for the teacher to teach everything the students will need and student attitude is a key factor, I support the statement that it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers. BODY 2 : TOPIC SENTENCE : Because of the restrictions of state schooling there is never enough time for students to be taught all they need during class. controlling idea topic Budget : classroom availability : lesson duration

topic controlling idea enthusiasm : positive thinking -> confidence EXAMPLE : MY THESIS STATEMENT Because in order to be really successful in English, students must do some self-study, there is not enough time during school for the teacher to teach everything the students will need and student attitude is a key factor, I support the statement that it is more important to be a good student than to have good teachers. BODY 3 : TOPIC SENTENCE : Student attitude affects success in many important ways. topic controlling idea enthusiasm : positive thinking -> confidence Vs. apathy : negative thinking -> doubt

TIME TO WRITE : INSTRUCTIONS : Choose one of the essay titles from today’s lesson : Write an introduction and three body paragraphs. Remember to write the title. In your INTRODUCTION : Remember to include a THESIS STATEMENT and a HOOK. In each BODY paragraph remember to include a TOPIC SENTENCE.

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