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__﻿__ __**Week 1 Thursday 10th Feb**__ Paragraph STRUCTURE The Topic Sentence (TS) States the main idea of the paragraph. It introduces the topic of the paragraph. The next part of the paragraph is the supporting sentences. They develop the topic sentence by giving specific details about the topic. YOU could prove or support it by giving facts/stats relating to these ideas 1. number/percentages of marriages are ending in divorce. 2. X out of X children now live in homes with only one parent. 3. a greater number of couples are living together without being married. (if you don't have figures you an simply turn the sentenes into examples like point 3.) 3. Another way to develop your idea is to give examples. Suppose you wrote: Paris is the most expensive city in the world. Ask yourself how can I prove this? You could prove or support your topic sentence by giving examples of the cost of different activities in Paris such as: 1. 2. 3. 4.
 * **__CLASS WORK__**
 * __**3 STRATEGIES**__ to help you to choose the 'details' to support the topic sentence
 * 1) Rephrase the Topic Sentence as a question. e.g River rafting is a challanging sport with important requirements -> What are the important requirements of river rafting?
 * 2) Also ask yourself "how can I prove this"? Suppose your topic sentence was "Traditional family relationships have changed greatly in the last 50 years. Ask yourself: How can I prove this is true?

**__P21 TEXT BOOK - Forms of the English language: Paragraph Created in class.__** *NOTE That after the initial supporting sentence there is further explanation - more detail/support/proof is given.

There are various forms of the English language spread around the world **. __Firstly__ English is spoken as a first language in many countries. Countries such as the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand all speak English as a first language. Within these countries education, politics, business and entertainment are all carried out in English. __Secondly__, there are many countries which use English as an official language. For example countries like Singapore, India and South Africa have a different first language. However English is an official language because many of its citizens use English on a daily basis. __Finally__, English is now studied throughout many countries of the world as a second language. This is a growing phenomenon. In countries like China, English study is now compulsory in primary and secondary years of schooling. To summarise the English language has a number of forms around the world and is continuing to change.

Friday 11/2/11

* Mobile Phones - reading puzzle (finding links/referents) into comprehension Q's * Discussion, Role Play and Debate -> into the Pro's and Con's of mobiles for young teenagers. * Reading: Guessing the meaning of words -> strategies and practice

Possible Essay Question you could write a 300 word response to: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of young teenagers owning a mobile phone. ESSAY PLAN (BODY): Topic Sentences, then Supporting Sentences follow by more details, proof, supporting ideas T.S.:There are many benefits to young teenagers owning a mobile phone: S.S Main Supporting Idea -> followed by more details/proof 1. Security - (details/proof/support-> GPS locate them, they can locate themselves, call for help e.g police or family to pick up.

2. Responsibility - It teaches them responsibility. (details/proof/support-> choose a contract, pay bills, control usage etc. 3. Confidence - (details/proof/support -> social, independence, image, eg. won't get teased,

S.S Main Supporting Idea -> followed by more details/proof T.S.: There are many drawbacks to young teenagers owning a mobile phone. 1. Expense/Cost – (details/proof/support-> Cost of contract and usage of calls, sms, -> Downloads: aps and games,  internet usage, ect 2. Distraction (details/proof/support-> usage (games,aps, social) distract from school work & family
 * 1) Health: Phones bad – developing bodies, Radiation->can cause……., lack of sleep, lack of exercise->, eyes ,