guide to general paper
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Essay Writing
Step by step guide to Essay Writing
Pre-writing
Writing the Introduction
Writing the Body of the Essay
Writing the Conclusion
Common Language errors
Examination Tips
Sample Essay Outlines
Sample Essays
Topic Areas
Human Rights
Sports
The Environment
Technology
Social Issues
Art & Music
Current Issues
Activities
Activity 1 Key Words
Activity 2 Opening Statements
Activity 3 Thesis Statements
Activity 4 The Introduction
Activity 5 Topic Sentences
Activity 6 Supporting Ideas
Activity 7 The Conclusion
Activity 8 Human Rights
Activity 9 Grammar Exercises
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Activity 6
Preparing Supporting Ideas
Activity 6
Refer to the five essay topics you selected for Activity 5. Refer to the Topic Sentences you prepared for each question.
Write at least two supporting points for each of the Topic Sentences.
‘Water is too precious to be treated as a commodity.’ How far do you agree?
‘Sophisticated technology does not make us more secure’. How true is this?
‘The intensive rearing of animals for meat production worsens the world’s food problems and harms the environment’. Discuss
Does it matter that insects like bees might be in danger of extinction?
‘The state should provide financial support for families raising children.’ How far do you agree?
‘If English is the language of education and business, we are one happy family, no matter how far apart countries are.’ How far do you agree?
How far is it the duty of couples to limit the number of children they have?
Why do human beings of all ages feel the need to play?
To what extent are racism and other forms of discrimination a problem in
your
society?
Human migration is solely determined by economic considerations. How far do you agree?
What do you consider to be a ‘good read’ and why? Refer to at least two novels with which you are familiar.
How successfully have traditional performing arts been in preserved in your country?