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A key to fluent writing is using a variety of sentences. A paragraph with short
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important for students to practice writing sentences of different length and structure.
Students should practice adding various adverbial phrases, making compound
sentences with coordinating conjunctions, and making complex sentences using
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3, Practica Writing Longer Sentences

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Details make writing interesting and worth reqdlng. Fleaders can
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I have three goals this summer. My first goal is

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tennis lessons at the YMCA with my friends. The
lessons will be three times a week. My second goal is
to read ten books before the summer is over. I am
going to visit the city library and check out books
every week. I have already made the list of the books

want to read. My third goal is to keep my desk
clean. My desk is usually very messy with piles of
things. This summer; I am going to put away my
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1. what is an Essay?
An essay is a piece of writing on a specific topic. lt usually has three or
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Thesis Sentence in the Beginning Paragraph

The beginning paragraph is to let the reader know the topic and get him interested in
reading the essay. You start with a few interesting sentences to grab the reader's attention
and write a thesis sentence which tells what the essay is all about.

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My City

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My Friends

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My Dream Job

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A Fun Ride

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An Embarrassing Moment

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lf I Had a Lot of Money

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1. Warm up
A. Talk about the picture and read the essay.
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The Marvelous City
I live in Rio de Janeiro. Rio is in the southeast of Brazil.It is the
second largest city in the country.

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is beautiful and exciting, and

it is

called "The Marvelous City."
Like its nickname, there are many wonderful things to do and see
in my city. We have Carnival in February, and that's the best time to
visit Rio. Carnival is the biggest party in Brazil. You can see street
parades and samba dances. If you like beaches, we have Ipanema and
Copacabana. They are world-famous sandy beaches.
We also have Tijuca Forest.

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is the world's

largest forest inside a city. You can enjoy the

tropical rainforest without traveling far.

I have lived in Rio de Janeiro all my
life, and I don't want to live anywhere
else. Not only do

I enjoy the nature and

excitements in Rio, I also love the

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B. Discuss the questions about the essay.

1. What city does lsabel live in? What kind of city is it?

2. What is the city famous for? What can people do and see there?

3. How long has lsabel lived in the city?
4. How does lsabel feel about the city?


Australia.

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You can go rock climbing or ride a cable car to the top.

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A. Read the model essay on page 14 again. Match the idea with the details and write the letters.
a. They are world-famous sandy beaches.

b. lt is the world's largest forest inside a city.
c. Carnival is the biggest party in Brazil.

d. You can see street parades and samba dances.
e. You can enjoy the tropical rainforest without traveling far.

1. We have Carnival in February and that's the best time to visit Rio.

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2. lf you like beaches, we have lpanema and Copacabana.
3. We also have Tijuca Forest.

B. Ghoose and write the details of the idea. Make your own sentences for question 4.
" Soccer is the most popular sport in my city. . People can jog or take a walk along the stream.
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The beginning paragraph introduces the topic of the essay

A. Discuss your topic with a partner.
1. What city do you live in? What is your city like? Where is it?

2. What is your city famous for? What can people do and see there?

3. How long have you lived in your city?
4. How do you feel about your city?

B. Read the beginning paragraph of the model essay on page 14 again and complete the chart.

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6. Write Your Middle Paragraph

The middle paragraph describes the nrain idea of the topic.

A. Read the middle paragraph of the model essay on page 14 again and complete the chart.
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Step3 Middle Paragraph

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Step4 Ending Paragraph

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1. Warm up
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Maria and Rita are my two best buddies. We have been best friends
since first grade. We are so close that we are like sisters.

Maria, Rita and I have many things in common. When we are
together, we are always talking about something. There are many fun

things to talk about like school, teachers and boys. We also enjoy having
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1. Who are Maria and Rita?

2. How long has lsabel known them?
3. What do they like doing together?

4. How does lsabel feel about Maria and Rita?

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