Paragraphs to Essays 3 PEARSO N Alice Oshima | Ann Hogue Longman Academic Writing Series

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5 A. Complete the collocations from the writing model. experienced effective styles computer local counselors individual

Ch10 Opinion Essays 6 B. Use the words to form collocations with all the words. percentage community skills

Ch10 Opinion Essays 7 A. Look at the introductory paragraph for the writing model. What is the writer’s opinion about homeschooling? What contrast signal connects the writer’s opinion to the opposing point of view? The writer is in favor of homeschooling. The contrast signal that connects the writer’s opinion to the opposing point of view is although.

Ch10 Opinion Essays 8 B. Reread the thesis statement for the example “Controlling Gangs.” What contrast signal connects the opposing opinions? but

Ch10 Opinion Essays 9 Complete each thesis statement by adding the opposite opinion.

Ch10 Opinion Essays 10 Use the collocations to write sentences about your own educational experiences.

Ch10 Opinion Essays 11 Choose three thesis statements from Practice 3. Copy the thesis statements, and write 3 reasons to support each one.

Ch10 Opinion Essays “, ” “ ”,,,, 12 Punctuate the sentences containing quotations. Add quotation marks, commas, and capital letters. H “ ” “ “ ” “ ”, ”

Ch10 Opinion Essays 13 Turn back to the writing model. Answer the questions. statistics examples and quotations examples