1. Software Institute Part 2: Paragraphs John E. Clayton Nanjung University, Fall, 2004

2. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

3. Syllabus 1 9/21 Introduction; Student photos; Quick review; 2 9/28 Information cards; Paragraphs 10/05 No Class - National Day Holiday 10/12 No Class – Education Conference 3 10/19 4 10/26 5 11/02 6 11/09 7 11/16 8 11/23

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5. A Balanced, Detailed Paragraph Riding a bicycle is preferable to driving a car. First of all, a bicycle is relatively inexpensive to buy and to maintain. While a car may cost thousands of dollars annually, a good bicycle will cost only a hundred dollars or so, and its annual maintenance cost is very small. Biking is also healthier. Not only does the biker get more physical exercise than the driver, but bicycles are nonpolluting. The consequence is a person with strong legs and a strong heart whose bicycle helps keep the environment clean. Finally, bicycling is, unlike driving, personally satisfying. Instead of being a robot inside a machine, the biker pedals along, enjoying the scenery, becoming a part of nature. In all but the most inclement weather, the bicycle is a pleasurable means of transportation. Which is the topic sentence? Which is the concluding sentence? What specific points are being made? It's relatively inexpensive It's healthier It's personally satisfying

6. Last Week’s Homework 1.List 5 things that really interest you. 2.Order the list, with most important item first. 3.Describe why item number one is very important to you. (think of at least three reasons why it is important) You will be asked about your list during next class, but you needn’t turn it in. Don’t loose it – you will need it later.

7. Write A Paragraph 1.From your homework assignment, use the thing that was most important to you. 2.Think of three reasons WHY it is important to you. 3.Write a paragraph describing the most important thing.

8. Homework 1.Have a great holiday 2.Return safely 3.Speak English 4.See you on the 19th