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Topic: Introduction to Academic Writing – Writing a Paragraph
Content: Academic paragraphs; topic sentences; supporting details; unity and coherence (pp. 1–10) |
Homework: Prepare “Introducing Yourself” paragraph – follow the page format. |
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Topic: Elements of a Good Paragraph
Content: Structure of paragraphs; topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence. |
Activity: Group work on identifying paragraph unity and cohesion. |
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Topic: Descriptive and Narrative Paragraphs
Content: Using descriptive language; sequencing events. |
Write one descriptive and one narrative paragraph. |
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Process Paragraphs
Content: Explaining steps, transitions of time and sequence. |
Class Task: Write a process paragraph collaboratively. |
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Topic: Cause and Effect Paragraphs
Content: Signal words, structure, examples. |
Activity: Analyzing sample texts. |
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Topic: Comparison and Contrast Paragraphs
Content: Point-by-point and block methods. |
Homework: Write a short comparison/contrast essay draft. |
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Topic: Opinion Paragraphs and Argument Development
Content: Expressing viewpoints; supporting arguments with reasons and examples. |
Activity: In-class debate and peer feedback. |
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Topic: Midterm Review and Writing Assessment
Content: Revision, editing strategies, peer review. |
Assessment: Midterm Exam (%40). |
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Topic: From Paragraph to Essay
Content: Essay structure (introduction, body, conclusion). |
Homework: Outline of first essay. |
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MID-TERM EXAM |
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Topic: Writing Introductions and Thesis Statements
Content: Hook types, thesis statement clarity, and focus. |
Activity: Workshop on writing effective introductions. |
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Topic: Writing Body Paragraphs
Content: Developing ideas logically, transitions between paragraphs. |
Homework: Complete essay draft for feedback. |
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Topic: Writing Conclusions and Revising Essays
Content: Summarizing main ideas, editing for grammar and style. |
Activity: Peer review and revision. |
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Topic: Academic Writing Style and Common Errors
Content: Avoiding plagiarism, paraphrasing, citations, APA format basics. |
Homework: Prepare final essay with sources. |
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Topic: Final Presentations and Submission
Content: Student presentations of essays, feedback and discussion. |
Assessment: Final Exam (%50) + Quizzes/Participation (%10). |
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FINAL EXAM |
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FINAL EXAM |
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