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Process of Writing Today will focus on 3 steps… Choose a topic Brainstorm Outlining Rough draft Finalize Review (often peer-review) Today will focus on 3 steps…

STEP 1 – Choosing a Topic A paragraph is a group of 5-10 sentences that give information about a topic. To do this, you must first choose a topic for your paragraph which is INTERESTING to YOU! Not too narrow Not too broad Schools and education High schools in my country School food Popular school clubs University entrance exams

Narrow these broad topics down to a more specific paragraph topic CREATE YOUR OWN TOPICS Narrow these broad topics down to a more specific paragraph topic Holidays Friends My Country Dancing Cars Jobs My favorite city / Most touristy city / Travelling in the US / Transportation methods of America / Problems with America Reasons why I like to be alone / Friends with benefits / Traveling with friends is not a good idea / Guys before girls / Girls before guys / How to find great friends / Where to take your first date in Seoul

STEP 2 - BRAINSTORMING What do I like? What is interesting to me?

Narrow vs. Broad Topics

What does a 1-paragraph outline look like? Step 3 - Outlining What does a 1-paragraph outline look like?

Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! First of all, getting to the movie theater can take a lot of time. I have a 35-minute drive from my house to the theater. Then, with a popular film, I usually have to wait in a long line at the ticket booth. Another problem is that the theater itself is rarely a nice place to be. A gross smell suggests that there has been no fresh air in the the theater for a long time. Most of the seats look like they are falling apart and the floor is often sticky from spilled cola and other drinks. The worst problem however, are the other moviegoers. Kids running everywhere. Teenagers laughing and shouting at the screen. Older people loudly coughing, burping, and elbow you out of the armrest on either side of your seat. So I would rather stay home and wait for the latest movie hits to appear on TV in the safety and comfort of my own house. STRUCTURE?

Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! First of all, getting to the movie theater can take a lot of time. I have a 35-minute drive from my house to the theater. Then, with a popular film, I usually have to wait in a long line at the ticket booth. Another problem is that the theater itself is rarely a nice place to be. A gross smell suggests that there has been no fresh air in the the theater for a long time. Most of the seats look like they are falling apart and the floor is often sticky from spilled cola and other drinks. The worst problem however, are the other moviegoers. Kids running everywhere. Teenagers laughing and shouting at the screen. Older people loudly coughing, burping, and elbow you out of the armrest on either side of your seat. So I would rather stay home and wait for the latest movie hits to appear on TV in the safety and comfort of my own house.

Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! First of all, getting to the movie theater can take a lot of time. I have a 35-minute drive from my house to the theater. Then, with a popular film, I usually have to wait in a long line at the ticket booth. Another problem is that the theater itself is rarely a nice place to be. A gross smell suggests that there has been no fresh air in the the theater for a long time. Most of the seats look like they are falling apart and the floor is often sticky from spilled cola and other drinks. The worst problem however, are the other moviegoers. Kids running everywhere. Teenagers laughing and shouting at the screen. Older people loudly coughing, burping, and elbow you out of the armrest on either side of your seat. So I would rather stay home and wait for the latest movie hits to appear on TV in the safety and comfort of my own house. Supporting Details?

Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! First of all, getting to the movie theater can take a lot of time. I have a 35-minute drive from my house to the theater. Then, with a popular film, I usually have to wait in a long line at the ticket booth. Another problem is that the theater itself is rarely a nice place to be. A gross smell suggests that there has been no fresh air in the the theater for a long time. Most of the seats look like they are falling apart and the floor is often sticky from spilled cola and other drinks. The worst problem however, are the other moviegoers. Kids running everywhere. Teenagers laughing and shouting at the screen. Older people loudly coughing, burping, and elbow you out of the armrest on either side of your seat. So I would rather stay home and wait for the latest movie hits to appear on TV in the safety and comfort of my own house.

Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! First of all, getting to the movie theater can take a lot of time. I have a 35-minute drive from my house to the theater. Then, with a popular film, I usually have to wait in a long line at the ticket booth. Another problem is that the theater itself is rarely a nice place to be. A gross smell suggests that there has been no fresh air in the the theater for a long time. Most of the seats look like they are falling apart and the floor is often sticky from spilled cola and other drinks. The worst problem however, are the other moviegoers. Kids running everywhere. Teenagers laughing and shouting at the screen. Older people loudly coughing, burping, and elbow you out of the armrest on either side of your seat. So I would rather stay home and wait for the latest movie hits to appear on TV in the safety and comfort of my own house.

Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! First of all, getting to the movie theater can take a lot of time. I have a 35-minute drive from my house to the theater. Then, with a popular film, I usually have to wait in a long line at the ticket booth. Another problem is that the theater itself is rarely a nice place to be. A gross smell suggests that there has been no fresh air in the the theater for a long time. Most of the seats look like they are falling apart and the floor is often sticky from spilled cola and other drinks. The worst problem however, are the other moviegoers. Kids running everywhere. Teenagers laughing and shouting at the screen. Older people loudly coughing, burping, and elbow you out of the armrest on either side of your seat. So I would rather stay home and wait for the latest movie hits to appear on TV in the safety and comfort of my own house.

Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! First of all, getting to the movie theater can take a lot of time. I have a 35-minute drive from my house to the theater. Then, with a popular film, I usually have to wait in a long line at the ticket booth. Another problem is that the theater itself is rarely a nice place to be. A gross smell suggests that there has been no fresh air in the the theater for a long time. Most of the seats look like they are falling apart and the floor is often sticky from spilled cola and other drinks. The worst problem however, are the other moviegoers. Kids running everywhere. Teenagers laughing and shouting at the screen. Older people loudly coughing, burping, and elbow you out of the armrest on either side of your seat. So I would rather stay home and wait for the latest movie hits to appear on TV in the safety and comfort of my own house.

Title Topic and Supporting detail Conclusion Subtopic 1 Detail (1-2)

Title Conclusion Time Detail (1-2) Subtopic 2 Subtopic 3 Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! Time Detail (1-2) Subtopic 2 Subtopic 3 Conclusion

Title Conclusion Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines Subtopic 2 Detail (1-2) Subtopic 3 Conclusion

Title Conclusion Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines The theater itself Detail (1-2) Subtopic 3 Conclusion

Title Conclusion Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines The theater itself (1) No fresh air, (2) Seats, (3) Sticky floors Subtopic 3 Detail (1-2) Conclusion

Title Conclusion Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines The theater itself (1) No fresh air, (2) Seats, (3) Sticky floors The other moviegoers Detail (1-2) Conclusion

Title Conclusion Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines The theater itself (1) No fresh air, (2) Seats, (3) Sticky floors The other moviegoers (1) Children, (2) Teenagers, (3) Older People Conclusion

Title Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines Although I love movies, going to see them makes me a little crazy! Time (1) 35-minute drive, (2) Waiting in long lines The theater itself (1) No fresh air, (2) Seats, (3) Sticky floors The other moviegoers (1) Children, (2) Teenagers, (3) Older People So I would rather stay home and wait for the latest movie hits to appear on TV in the safety and comfort of my own house.

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